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There are many activities to do in El Nido.

Island Hopping is the main one, totally devoted to the over 50 beaches in the marine reserve of Bacuit Bay. There are a number of places to hire boats including packages that include food and tour guides. Or do it yourself by walking down the beach and hiring a boat. Alternatively you can also hire kayaks, paddle boats or even go windsurfing! Fishing is also available here.

Scuba Diving is also popular, as there is a wealth of marine life and abundant reef here. More advanced diving is also available. You can find out more on the scuba page.

You can never bore of the islands, but sometimes you may hunger for something a bit different. No problem, El Nido boasts much more. Through the tourism office, you can book tours with the El Nido Tour Guides Association. They can take you Cliff Climbing which gives a marvelous birds-eye view. Venture north of the town and you can go Cave Exploring, and also discover the Waterfalls.

Perhaps you prefer to hit the dirt track and make your own adventure. Simply hire a Motorbike, fill up with gas and explore away. North of the town there is a circular road taking you round both sides of the mainland. You can hire motorbikes from 800 pesos per day plus fuel. Establishments offering bike hire are: Clifford's Restaurant, DogStar Internet, Lualhati Cottages & Shipwrecked Bar. If you prefer a slower look at the local scenery you can also hire mountain bikes in town.

Can't wait to share your experiences with friends and loved ones until you get home? Internet access is available at 17 internet cafe's scattered around the town - you are sure to be within a stone's throw of one of them at any time.

After a long day under the sun you may want to simply unwind. The Alternative Center offers an array of Therapies including massages, detox, reflexology and more. A healthy menu is also served there.

Or perhaps you are invigorated and want to catch a live band? There are many live bands performing every night at venues such as Balay Tubay, Ric Sons, Sea Slug and Artcafe.

Before you leave you may want to take a piece of El Nido with you. Well please do not take any wildlife! There are two Souvenir shops in town offering local handicraft; Bhings Bizz and El Nido Souvenir Shop. You can also buy souvenirs from El Nido Boutique.

alternative center

buena suerte
Leeann - t: +63 (0) 91 7896 3408

An holistic healing center, on the water-front of El Nido, Palawan, Philippines, with unique accommodation, raw food, affordable parasite cleansing detox/fasting health rejuvenation programs, plus healing therapies like massage, reflexology, ear candling, clay-bakes, combined with diving, snorkeling, island exploring & camping, hiking adventure trips.
Plus Internet, Business Center.

bhings bizz

buena suerte
Bhing - t: +63 (0) 91 5624 4590

Canadian/ Filipina ownership & management. Located in front of the Catholic Church.

BEAUTY SALON, REBONDING, Hair Colour, Hair Spa, Facial, Manicure, Pedicure, Souvenirs, Shoes, Clothes, VCD/ DVD rentals, cottage rentals. Look for Barlas or Lizer, the famous gays in town.

dogstar internet café

rizal st, brgy maligaya
t: +63 (0) 92 7793 6191 / 91 6777 6917
f: + 63 2857 2090
e: info@dogstarbeach.ph
» www.dogstarbeach.ph

Surf the internet at DogStar Beach! In a town without (telephone) landlines, we were the first to bring the internet to El Nido. Now 1 year on you can enjoy the fastest, cheapest and certainly best quality internet in town. Check your emails, have a beer, enjoy our wide selection of music, burn your digi pics to cd, scan, print - its all possible.

el nido boutique & artcafé

serena street, buena suerte
t: +63 92 0902 6317 / +63 91 6628 6665
e: elnidoboutique@yahoo.com
» www.elnidoboutiqueandartcafe.com

We sell: T-shirts printed in our own Artshop, local Handicrafts, Souvenirs, Beachwear, Sandals, Clothes, Film, Batteries, Underwater Cameras, Sunglasses, Jewelry, Watches, Chocolates, Sun screens, Hats, Postcards.

We offer Tours & Rentals: Island Hopping, Kayaking, Fishing, Bicycles, Paddle boat, Mask, Snorkels and Fins, Windsurfing, Sunset Cruise, Cliff climbing & Trekkings.

el nido souvenir shop

t: +63 (0) 91 6607 6577

nharcelle souvenir shop

hama st, brgy masagana
t: +63 (0) 91 9227 5537

Nharcelle's where you can buy anything from local handy craft, T-shirts, souvenirs, clothes, etc.