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EL NIDO : Best of the Islands Philippines Overview The municipality of El Nido is located in the northern most tip of mainland Palawan, approximately 430 kilometers from Manila, 517 kilometers from Cebu, and 238 kilometers from Puerto Princesa, Palawan's capital. It is about one hour and fifteen minutes to two hours away from Manila by plane. El Nido is bound in the north by the Linapacan Strait, in the south by the Municipality of Taytay, in the east by the Sulu Sea and the west by the South China Sea. El Nido covers a total of 48,820 hectares and is composed of 18 barangays (barrios).
Philippine Travel Tips and General Informations Activities for All AgesIf you have children that are not very close in age or run a daycare with a wide range of ages it can be tricky to plan activities that will engage everyone. But it is not impossible. There are activities that can be planned that everyone can participate in at their own level or ones where the older children can help the younger. Don’t despair about the age gap or feel that you need to plan something different for everyone. Follow the tips below as a guide or starting point to including everyone in your summertime activities. Activities for All Ages Motivational & Inspirational Quotes: Wherever you go, go with all your heart. Confucius
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El Nido traces its roots to a small village called "Talindak" by its first inhabitants, the Tagbanua tribe. The village was renamed "Bacuit" when the Spanish conquistadors arrived in 1890. Finally, in 1954, Bacuit became EI Nido after the edible nests of the swiftest that abound in the area. These nests are the main ingredient in the delicacy, "Nido" soup. Almost 20,000 people call El Nido their home. Fifty percent of the total populations are native Palawenos while the rest are Visayans, Bicolanos, Tagalogs and Ilocanos who have migrated to El Nido in search of better opportunities. Palawan is known for the discovery of the Tabon Caves, where archaeological findings reveal the ancient remnants of Philippine many centuries ago. Similarly, El Nido boasts of its majestic limestone cliffs that are estimated to be 250 million years old, based on studies conducted by the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology. Visitors have marveled at the
unspoiled beauty of El Nido . . . lush green forests that are
home to endemic flora and fauna; and crystal clear waters teeming
with a plethora of multi-coloured fishes and corals. To conserve
this rare natural resource, the Bacuit Bay area of El Nido has
been established by the Department of Natural Resources as a
Marine Reserve and to many who have experienced it, El Nido is
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