The village of El Nido, known as the departure point for the Bacuit archipelago, has grown considerably in recent years due to the influx of tourists, who come in ever greater numbers to enjoy this paradise. Located 240 km north of Puerto Princesa, El Nido takes its name from the swallow nests ( salanganes) found in the excavations of the limestone cliffs - "nid" translating into " nido" in Spanish (these nests, a prized commodity, can sell for up to $3,000/kg in Asia, especially China). El Nido actually comprises 18 small villages of farmers and fishermen. In recent years, this breathtakingly beautiful site has seen a boom in tourism (particularly among French visitors, who discovered its charms with the TV show Koh Lanta, which took place in Palawan in 2007), and its waters are becoming increasingly polluted. Despite all this, El Nido, which has been a nature reserve since 1992, has managed to preserve its natural riches in the surrounding area. There are hardly any unspoilt beaches left in El Nido itself, but you can still enjoy the unrivalled sunsets while sipping a cocktail in one of the small seaside restaurants. What's more, the center of El Nido consists of just a few streets, so you can do everything on foot. There's a real joie de vivre here, especially in the off-season. And what about the landscapes of Bacuit or the northern tip of Palawan? Quite simply magnificent. A stopover in El Nido to discover the Bacuit archipelago is a must on any trip to Palawan, or indeed to the Philippines. We just love it.

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