Location & How to get there

El Nido is a municipality located at the northwestern tip of the province of Palawan in the Philippines.  It is about 430 kilometers southwest of Manila, and about 238 kilometers northwest of Puerto Princesa, Palawan’s capital. El Nido is bordered by the Linapacan Strait in the north, the Sulu Sea in the east, and the South China Sea in the west.

The Municipality of El Nido is composed of 18 barangays (villages) covering a total land area of 50,000 hectares. Its population of 27,000 people, is a mix of native Palaweños, with a heavy presence of migrants from other parts of the Philippines.El Nido is named after the edible nests of Swiftlets (Collocalia Fuciphaga) found in the crevices of its limestone cliffs.  These nests, “nido” in Spanish, are the main ingredient for the gourmet nido soup.

El Nido is considered as a showcase of Palawan’s geology and diverse wildlife. Its majestic limestone cliffs stand guard over clear waters, with hundreds of species of tropical fishes and corals, and three species of endangered sea turtles.  El Nido’s forests are host to more than 100 species of birds, a large number of which are endemic to Palawan.

Additional Information

Corporate Responsibility
Ten Knots has always developed its business based on the philosophy of responsible and sustainable tourism development. To establish a long-term partnership with the local community, most of the resort staff is hired from nearby areas. Employees are educated on the job about their natural environment. TKDC is the biggest private sector employer in El Nido. The resorts operate according to environmentally sound principles and comply with all government standards of operation. TKDC makes a large contribution to municipal services through its payment of business and property taxes at El Nido and other corporate taxes to the province.

Recognition
PATA Green Leaf Award (1997)
Tourism for Tomorrow Award for the Pacific Region (1996)
Best ASEAN Conservation Effort Award (1995)
High Commended Tourism for Tomorrow Award for the Pacific Region (1995)
Outstanding Program in Environmental Protection (1994)

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  TRY

  Rock Climb

  The famous Lagen Wall at Cove 2. Be rewarded with a spectacular view of Bacuit Bay once you reach the summit.

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  EXPERIENCE

  Snorkel

  Alongside 3-foot long Jackfish and hundreds of sergeant majors, damsel fish, fusiliers, and other multi-colored tropical fishes.

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  DO

  Create your “Catch of the Day”

  Whether greeting the sunrise or watching the sunset, you may enjoy a favorite relaxing pastime – fishing / bottom fishing in El Nido.

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  VISIT

  Cudugnon Cave

  A stunning geological formations which archaeologists believe was used as a burial site during Neolithic times.

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  DISCOVER

  Kayak

  Paddle your way to nature’s wonders at your leisure. Kayak into the Small Lagoon. surrounded by the towering limestone cliffs of El Nido.