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El Nido is a small island and one of the top tourist destinations in Palawan and often referred as ‘Last Frontier’. It is bordered by the Linapacan Strait in the North, the Sulu Sea in the east and the South China Sea in the west. It is surrounded by the crystal clear water with four islands providing opportunities for water adventure.

El Nido Marine Reserve Park has occupied an area of 96000 hectares and accommodates a wide and varied diverse ecosystem such as rainforest, mangroves, limestone cliffs etc. It is a sanctuary with a vide range of wild animals along with numerous varieties of fish. You may also get a chance to see the rarest marine mammal, the sea cow.

The El Nido’s limestone cliffs are estimated to be around 250 million years old. They are considered as the guard to the 200 species of fishes, 100 species of corals and 3 endangered species of turtles.

You can also enjoy adventure sports like kayaking, paddle boating and even go for windsurfing. El Nido is a magical place with ageless marble cliffs and sandy beaches with crystal clear water.