El Nido is known as the Jewel of Philippine tourism. It is the perfect island destination for naturalists and ecotourists. It houses one of Palawan's greatest natural treasures: the Bacuit Archipelago.

The Bacuit Archipelago is like Vietnam's Ha Long Bay and the Phi Phi area of southern Thailand, only more beautiful and astonishing. You can explore the bay on a local banca and discover the stunning lagoons and white sand beaches. The place is so romantic that it has inspired a number of impromptu and atypical weddings and the big lagoon has always been the favourite place.

The towering limestone karst cliffs, unique in this town, rank El Nido as anyone's dream. With its limestone cliff scenery, it makes you wonder how such a magical place exists in such a small town. The view from the town's foreshore is simply breathtaking.

There are a lot of available accommodations in the town and although the town is reputed to have sub standard accommodation (you'd have to choose between spending a lot if you wanted to have the best accommodation or you can choose to settle for a very decent and affordable price in the main town), it has been one of the favourite shooting locations of various local and foreign TV shows, especially reality TV shows like the Amazing Race and Expedition Robinson.

Getting to El Nido

El Nido is served by SEAAIR which has two flights weekly and the Island TransVoyager (ITI) which has three flights daily from Manila. The Lio Airport is about 10-15 minutes to town. You can choose to hire a boat going to town or ride the local tricycle. You have to book at least two weeks before going to El Nido for both airline companies are always fully-booked. If you are the adventurous type and want to go to El Nido and get a glimpse as well of the entire Northern Palawan (Roxas, San Vicente,Taytay) from Puerto Princesa, the city is served by large airline companies like Philippine Airlines, Cebu Pacific, Asian Spirit and Air Philippines and there are flights everyday. From the city, you have to ride a bus (300pesos, 9 hours) going to El Nido.

Enchanted Island

About 10 to 15 minutes by local motorized banca from the main town of El Nido, is an island mainly made of limestone karst cliffs; often this island is mistaken for nothing but "rocks". What others don't know is that, a paradise lies concealed between the large cliffs of this island.

Enchanted Island will captivate your very soul. Upon entering the "gates" of its secret cove, you will be welcomed by clear blue-sky waters and white sand beach. A sense of peacefulness will slowly embrace you as the boat slowly docks its way to shore. You will hear the chirping of birds as if singing in enthusiasm as you enter their abode. Finally, you come face to face with the "Eden" of your dreams, in the heart of the wondrous scenery that stands before you.

The cove is made up of flat land while palm coconut trees abound along the beach's frontage. Just standing along the powdery white sand beach of this island and watching the beauty that surrounds you, you can't help but imagine how such paradise exists in the middle of these rocks.

Enchanted Island is the only island left in El Nido that is accessible and only just few minutes away from the famous big and small lagoons of the town. In fact, you can go to this island and its neighbouring islands just by kayaking. If you are planning to develop a resort on this island, you will have a lot of places to take your guests; from snorkelling, to diving and sight seeing, the surrounding islands near Enchanted Island offer themselves for exploration.

Most of the properties near this island are already declared as Forest Reserves by the Philippine government and most of the private beachfronts and island properties are already very expensive and mostly owned by Ten Knots/El Nido Resorts (Lagen and Miniloc Resorts) and affluent locals. This island is one of the last islands in El Nido that is still available and affordable. Since most island resorts in the area cater to the affluent class, this island could become the only island resort that will allow middle class to upper middle class people have a chance to experience the paradise that is El Nido in a very affordable price.

Enchanted Island is for very private individuals whose only dream is to enjoy life and who want nature all by themselves. If you really really want to get away from it all, the promise of island serenity will definitely draw you to Enchanted Island.