El Nido: Heaven on Earth in the Philippines


El Nido sits on the northern tip of Palawan Island, roughly 420 kilometers south-west of Manila. Owing to its location as part of the Sunda tectonic plate, the geology on El Nido is unlike anywhere else in the Philippines.

Towering limestone formations enclose great bays filled with emerald and sapphire waters. Schools of multicolored aquatic life swim in the pristine currents, which are largely protected against development. El Nido’s reputation has grown in recent years after ranking as one of the world’s top beaches, yet it is still relatively unknown to foreign tourists and retains its exquisite charm and local flavor. Read the full travel article here.

El Nido