“Here in El Nido,
please take nothing but photos, leave nothing but footprints sirs and ma’ams” –
Gary (our boat man)
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| Scenic view from Entalula's beach front gate. |
The beauty that lies within is the most mesmerizing. The
façade that everyone is used to fails in comparison when the eyes are exposed to
what else is out there. Here, captured moments become reality. All pictures are
brought to life. The experience of a lifetime unraveling in front of you as the
wind brushes your face and the water of the ocean touches your feet.
Take a boat and discover the beauty that is El Nido.
El Nido is a town north of Palawan. It is probably the tip
of the northern Palawan region that faces the Sulu Sea. The town proper offers
all the necessary amenities and facilities that travelers need during their
stay in El Nido.
How to get there
1.
Take a plane to Puerto Princesa. The travel is
about an hour from Manila. Booked at Air Asia and their flights were on time
and the plane was nice and comfy.
2.
From Puerto Princesa take a 6 hour van ride to
El Nido town. Took the Eulene Joy van tours as they have a terminal near the
town already. Van transfers range from 600-650 pesos per person.
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| As much as possible ride a Grandia van. Wider seats and almost all vans have head rests. |
3.
From the terminal take a tricycle to resort of
preference. Fare is usually 50 pesos.
Island Tours
There are many establishments and resorts offering tours
around El Nido. Pick the one that has the best deal in terms of price, boat
size, number of participants, food packages, location of pick up and drop off
points. Try to get one that is near your resort.
Island tours are divided into Tours A, B, C and D. Each tour
has at least 4-5 island destinations. Lunch is included in the tours. For this
trip, we opted for tours A and C. Make sure to rent snorkels and get the life
jacket that fits you well. This ensures a hassle free swim along the beaches,
lagoons and dive spots.
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| The boat ride serves as a moving panorama of the islands. |
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| Heading to Big Lagoon. |
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| Big Lagoon. |
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| The shores of Payong-paying island. |
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| Limestone formations of the island. |
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| Grab a drink from the bar and lounge in the fine sands of Commando island. |
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| Snorkeling spot in Helicopter island. |
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| Powdery white sand on shallow waters of Hidden Beach. |
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| Views like this makes me want a return trip as soon as possible. |
Food
Seafood is cheaper than meat. Go for the seafood. It’s
fresh. It’s delicious.
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| Fresh lobster in their beach front "paluto" restaurants. |
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| This festive treat is part of the boat tour packages in El Nido. |
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| One of Entalula's breakfast meals, |
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| The most popular Art Cafe - a must eat destination in El Nido. |
This place is simply breath-taking. I find myself mesmerized
at the wonder that surrounded me. The elements of nature took its time and
molded pieces of rock into marvelous creations. Each site brought awe into the
very fiber of my human existence. What were once snapshots from photo albums
and magazine covers slowly unfolded right before my eyes. The sand is powdery
white, the water is sky blue and the marine diversity is simply beautiful.
Paradise is often an abused word to describe a destination.
It has transcended to moments, people and objects. The very grain of its
definition however is evident in this place. El Nido is a dwelling uniquely its
own. Each visitor is transported into a
world rooted in its origins and simplistic grandeur. A world totally the
opposite of urban living, so much so, that its existence would be a surprise to
many.
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| Sipping fresh coconut juice while lounging on the sand. |
It could very well be
the closest thing to describe heaven.
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| When booking a trip to El Nido contact this guy. He has the best hook-ups! |
For accommodations we stayed at Entalula Beach Resort. They will take good care of you.
http://www.entalula.com/
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