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Beaches of El Nido and Bacuit Bay - Palawan, Philippines

Day Trips to the Islands of Bacuit Bay, Palawan

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The town of El Nido in Palawan is a stepping stone to the Bacuit Archipelago beyond, dotted with limestone islands with stretches of white sand beaches, hidden coves waiting to be discovered, dive sites swarming with coral and marine life, and lush forests that harbor birds and other interesting fauna.

From El Nido, you'll have a wide choice of boats for hire, many of them offering different price ranges depending on the number of people going aboard, the number of islands you wish to hop onto, and even the option of a packed lunch!

You can snorkel, swim, dive, and spelunk to your heart's content on many of the islands listed below.

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Small Lagoon, Miniloc IslandMiniloc Island - El Nido, Palawan, PhilippinesSimizu IslandSimizu Island - El Nido, Palawan, PhilippinesMatinloc Secret BeachMatinloc Island - El Nido, Palawan, PhilippinesEntalula IslandEntalula Island - El Nido, Palawan, Philippines
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Lagen Island - El Nido, Palawan, PhilippinesPalawan Mainland - El Nido, Palawan, Philippines
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