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lessed with extraordinary
natural scenery, El Nido is one
of the country’s main natural
attractions and has been hosting
tourism for a couple of decades.
Being one of the most important
sites of biological diversity in the
country, the El Nido-Taytay
Managed Protected Area in
Northern Palawan has one of the
country’s richest reserves of marine
life. The clear waters are home to
hundreds of species of ocean life,
from the smallest nudibranchs to
the gentle whale sharks. There are
20 dive sites near Miniloc Island
Resort and Lagen Island Resort in
Bacuit Bay, El Nido, and ten dive
sites near Apulit Island Resort in
Taytay Bay, Taytay.
The dive sites range from gradual
slopes to drop-offs, wall dives to
reef flats. Visibility is generally good
especially March until May.
El Nido resorts have mainly PADI
dive centers and offer open water
recreational diving and a variety of
dive courses. Night diving can be
arranged. Cave diving, however, is
not allowed.
The accommodations range from
standard to some new, eco-luxury
resorts. Numerous exciting, low-
impact activities are offered.El Nido
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