El Nido is a famous island in Palawan laden with natural wonders. The island is overflowing with popular tourist spot including caves, beaches, and waterfalls.
An interesting name – El Nido came from a Spanish word El Nido, which means nest in the English language. It was named after the multitude of nests you can see on the marble and limestone cliffs of the island – the sanctuary of different tropical birds. These nests are edible and used as the main ingredient of a Nido soup.
Nagkalit-kalit Falls is one of the popular attractions in El Nido. This spot is loved by most adventurers because you needs to hike for about thirty to forty-five minutes to reach the falls. Don’t worry because the enjoyable trek will offer a scenery of rice fields and jungle trails that will wake up the thrill-seeker in you. There is also river trekking so you must prepare to get wet.
The trek to the fascinating falls will need a guide for those who are unfamiliar with the area. It is because the paths to the waterfall are not marked and there are no signs to show the way. Prepare to pay a fee for the service of the guide.
Things to Remember: Camera is a must! Don’t let pass the chance to have souvenir photographs of this beautiful waterfalls. There is a lot of amazing sights and wonderful experiences awaiting you in El Nido.
The trip should be scheduled before or after the summer season. The lack of rain in the summer and the effects of changing climate have been known to dry up the river that supplies water to the waterfall.
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El Nido is one of the nicest places that you can find in the Philippines. Most travelers get fascinated with the crystal clear waters, scenic landscape, majestic limestone cliffs, and different adventures in this place.
Trek to Nagkalit-kalit Falls!
From Manila to El Nido
From Manila, you can take a plane going straight to El Nido by Island Transvoyager (ITI) that can be found at Soriano Aviation Terminal on Andrews Avenue in Pasay City. It cost around 6,000-6,500php, one way, with 1-2 hours travel time. South East Asian Airlines (SEAir) has also a route from Manila to El Nido that can be found at the second floor of the Doña Concepcion Building on Arnaiz Avenue in Makati City. The fare is approximately 4,400php one way with 1-2 hours travel time.
From Manila – Puerto Princessa – El Nido
Philippine Airlines, PAL Express (formerly Air Philippines), Cebu Pacific, and Zest Air are travelling from Manila to Puerto Princessa (capital of Palawan). From Puerto Princessa, you can take a bus with an 8-hour ride over very bumpy roads or you can ride in air-conditioned vans which is 2-hour shorter trip than on a bus but more expensive.
Hotels in El Nido
• El Nido Resorts Lagen Island - Lagen Island, El Nido, Palawan, Philippines
• El Nido Resorts Miniloc Island - Miniloc Island, El Nido, Palawan, Philippines
• El Nido Garden Beach Resort - Brgy. Masagana, El Nido, El Nido, Palawan, Philippines
• El Nido Beach Hotel - Calle Hama Street, Brgy. Masagana, El Nido, Palawan, Philippines
• El Nido Four Seasons Resort - Barangay Corong Corong, El Nido, Palawan, Philippines
• Cadlao Resort and Restaurant - Caalan, Barangay Masagana, El Nido, Palawan, Philippines
• Dolarog Beach Resort - El Nido, El Nido, Palawan, Philippines 5313
• Lally and Abet Beach Cottages - Hama Street, Bgy. Masagana, El Nido, Palawan, Philippines
• Pura Vida Inn & Tours - Serena Street, Buena Suerte, El Nido, Palawan, Philippines
• Ipil Travelodge El Nido - Real Street,Buena Suerte, El Nido, Palawan, Philippines