SHIT SELLS. THIS ISN'T SHIT. WE CHECKED. TWICE. WITH GLOVES.A HUMAN READS EVERY SUBMISSION. THEY ARE TIRED. THE SUBMISSIONS ARE FINE.SPONSORED THINGS ARE LABELLED SPONSORED. IT IS A LOW BAR. WE CLEARED IT.BOOKMARKED: 400 PLACES. VISITED: 3. WE ARE NOT JUDGING. WE ARE COUNTING.NO DATA, NO BADGE. WE ARE VERY STRICT ABOUT THIS.PRICES ARE AS ACCURATE AS THE MERCHANT'S. CONFIRM BEFORE YOU PAY. WE'LL WAIT.NEW HOBBY: OPENING 43 TABS TO DECIDE ON ONE CABIN.THIS WEBSITE HAS ZERO FEELINGS AND ONE OPINION: LOOK AT THE CABIN AGAIN.BUY AND BOOK BUTTONS TAKE YOU TO THE MERCHANT'S SITE. WE JUST HOLD THE DOOR.BROWSING IS FREE. SAVING NEEDS AN ACCOUNT, BECAUSE WE HAVE TO REMEMBER YOU.THE ALGORITHM KNOWS WHAT YOU WANT. WE KNOW WHAT YOU'LL REGRET LESS.NO INVENTED SALES NUMBERS. THE SPREADSHEET IS SAD BUT TRUTHFUL.WE ARE NOT A MARKETPLACE. WE ARE A VERY OPINIONATED FRIEND WITH A LINK.TODAY'S MOOD: A GLASS CABIN. TOMORROW'S MOOD: ALSO A GLASS CABIN.

SHIT SELLS. THIS ISN'T SHIT. WE CHECKED. TWICE. WITH GLOVES.A HUMAN READS EVERY SUBMISSION. THEY ARE TIRED. THE SUBMISSIONS ARE FINE.SPONSORED THINGS ARE LABELLED SPONSORED. IT IS A LOW BAR. WE CLEARED IT.BOOKMARKED: 400 PLACES. VISITED: 3. WE ARE NOT JUDGING. WE ARE COUNTING.NO DATA, NO BADGE. WE ARE VERY STRICT ABOUT THIS.PRICES ARE AS ACCURATE AS THE MERCHANT'S. CONFIRM BEFORE YOU PAY. WE'LL WAIT.NEW HOBBY: OPENING 43 TABS TO DECIDE ON ONE CABIN.THIS WEBSITE HAS ZERO FEELINGS AND ONE OPINION: LOOK AT THE CABIN AGAIN.BUY AND BOOK BUTTONS TAKE YOU TO THE MERCHANT'S SITE. WE JUST HOLD THE DOOR.BROWSING IS FREE. SAVING NEEDS AN ACCOUNT, BECAUSE WE HAVE TO REMEMBER YOU.THE ALGORITHM KNOWS WHAT YOU WANT. WE KNOW WHAT YOU'LL REGRET LESS.NO INVENTED SALES NUMBERS. THE SPREADSHEET IS SAD BUT TRUTHFUL.WE ARE NOT A MARKETPLACE. WE ARE A VERY OPINIONATED FRIEND WITH A LINK.TODAY'S MOOD: A GLASS CABIN. TOMORROW'S MOOD: ALSO A GLASS CABIN.

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Limestone cliffs and a turquoise lagoon at El Nido, Palawan

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El Nido, Palawan

4.9(12k)(source-reported rating) El Nido, Philippines

Best time: December – March4–6 days₹60,000 – ₹85,000 for 5 days

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Why it's interesting

Some lagoons here are reached by swimming through a crack in the cliff, which is an honest way to filter visitors. Best December to March, 4–6 days; the listing estimates ₹60,000–₹85,000 for five. Carry cash, the ATMs run dry, and book tours a day ahead in peak season.

— THE VIRALFINDS EDITORS (REAL PEOPLE, SLIGHTLY TIRED)

Overview

Towering limestone cliffs, secret lagoons you swim into through cracks in the rock, and island-hopping routes that look photoshopped in person. El Nido is the Philippines' worst-kept secret and still underrated.

Top attractions

Big Lagoon kayaking
Secret Beach
Nacpan Beach
Island hopping Tour A
Taraw Cliff climb

Suggested itinerary

1
Arrive via Puerto Princesa, sunset at Las Cabañas
2
Tour A — Big Lagoon, Secret Lagoon, Shimizu Island
3
Nacpan & Duli beaches by scooter
4
Tour C — Hidden Beach, Matinloc Shrine

Travel tips

• Book island-hopping tours a day ahead in peak season
• Carry cash — ATMs run dry
• Reef-safe sunscreen only

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