The El Nido Resorts
occupy two of the four islands where tourism
development allowed. Located in
Lagen Island and
Miniloc Island, the El Nido Resorts provide fast
and convenient access to the many interesting and
unique facets of El Nido. Snorkeling areas,
dive sites, lagoons, secluded beaches and picnic
sites are all within easy reach of the resorts
Having been operating
in El Nido since 1981, the El Nido Resorts have
gained extensive knowledge of the area. From this
knowledge and experience evolved a distinct quality
of service that allows guests to have an enriching
holiday
EL NIDO REGION
LOCATION AND GENERAL
DESCRIPTION
El Nido is a
municipality lcoated at Northwestern tip of the
province of Palawan in the Philippines. It is about
430 kilometers southwest of Manila, and about 238
kilometers northwest of Puerto Princessa, Palawan's
capital. El Nido is bordered by the Linapacan Strait
in the north, the Sulu in the east ant South China
Sea in the west
El Nido is named after
the edible nests of Swiftlets (Collocalia Fuciphaga)
found in the crevices of its limestone cliffs. These
nests "nido" in Spanish, are the main ingredient for
the gourmet nido soup.
El Nido is considered
as a showcase of Palawan's geology and diverse
wildlife. Its majestic limestone cliffs stand guard
over clear waters, with hundreds of species of
tropical fishes and corals, and three species of
endangered sea turtles. El Nido's forests are host
to more than 100 species of birds, a large number of
which are endemic to Palawan
Being one of the most
important sites of biological diversity in the
country, the Philippine government elevated the
status of El Nido from a marine reserve to a
protected area
TECTONIC ORIGIN
The limestone cliffs
of El Nido were formed 250 million years ago when
layers of coral deposits were thrust up from the
bottom of a shallow sea in the area that North
Vietnam and South China now occupy.
Palawan is a part
of the Eurasian Plate, which is entirely separate
plate from the Philippine Mobile belt, where the
rest of the country belongs. A proof of this is the
fact that Palawan has no active volcanoes, unlike
the rest of the Philippine Archipelago. Another is
that limestone cliffs similar to those in Palawan
can be found in Ha Long Bay in Vietnam and Guilin in
China, countries which are part of the Eurasian
Plate. It is estimated that Palawan was detached
from the Southern China 30 million years ago and
finally linked up with the rest of the Philippines
some 15 million years ago
A DIVERSE
DESTINATION - ENCHANTING ISLANDS
El Nido is composed of
45 islands and islets, each with its own unique
features. Most of the islands in El Nido have
pockets of fine white sand beaches and coves perfect
for sunbathing and picnic lunches. Within some of
the island of El Nido are ancient caves with
fascinating dripstone formations formed by millions
of years of weathering action by rain water
trickling into crevices and cavities, hallowing out
large portions of the emergent limestone layer. In
other islands, stretches of limestone walls conceal
a world of calm lagoons. At
Miniloc Island, the Big and Small Lagoon's
varied depths present different shades of blue and
green
NATURAL TREASURE COVE
The wildlife of
Palawan draws its origins from Borneo, to which
Palawan was still connected by land bridges about
20,000 years ago. When the water level rose, the
wildlife that crossed over from Borneo evolved into
Palawan's very own such as the Palawan Bear Cat, the
Stink Badger, and the Palawan Tree Shrew.
At least hundred of
species of birds have been documented in El Nido, a
number of which are endemic to Palawan. These
include Palawan Hornbill, the Palawan Shama, the
Palawan Tit, and the Palawan Peackok Pheasant.
El Nido boasts to
thick forests with trees of majestic height and
whose roots are often taller than a full-grown man.
The rich tropical forest is also a source of local
materials, like a palm leaf called "nipa", which is
used as roofing for houses, and the roofs of trees,
sometimes used as rudder for the local outrigger
boat or banca.
Interesting to find
throughout El Nido are plants that grow between the
cracks and crevices of limestone cliffs, able to
survive harsh conditions of little water and limited
soil, occasional saltwater sprays and exposure to
direct sunlight.
Lush mangrove forests
are found in certain areas of El Nido. Mangroves
have dynamic ecosystems which constitute the prefect
sanctuary for birds, fishes and hundred of other
life forms.
MARINE LIFE SANCTUARY
At El Nido thrives one
of the country's richest reserves of marine life. El
Nido's clear waters are home to hundreds of species
of marine life, from the smallest nudibranchs to the
gentle whale sharks that have been spotted in its
waters. The entire Caribbean has only 50 species of
corals while El Nido has an estimate of 100 species
El Nido is likewise
the nesting are of three species of endangered se
turtles : the Hawksbill, Green Sea, and Olive
Ridley. Eight varieties of sea grasses have been
identified in these waters, some of which are the
kind dugongs (sea cows) feed on. Around the bay,
sightings of dolphins, whales, whale sharks and
manta rays have also been recorded.
ACCESS TO EL NIDO
ISLAND
TRANSVOYAGER, INC. ITI engages in air taxi and air
charter operations utilizing two German-made
19-seater Dornier 228-212 aircraft. We have an
aircraft maintenance hangar and an exclusive
passenger lounge. ITI operates a private airport at
El Nido, Palawan and is the air service provider for
the El Nido resorts guests. We also serve the local
community in El Nido. ITI is committed in helping
protect the environment and conserve the natural
resources and beauty of the El Nido area.
ITI is located at the A. Soriano Hangar at the
corner of Lima Road and Andrews Avenue, Domestic
Airport, Pasay City, Philippines.
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East Asian Airlines (SEAIR) is a pioneer in
Philippine aviation. Since 1995, we have been
bringing you to some of the most beautiful
destinations in the world. Consistency, quality and
reliability characterize SEAIR’s operations •
Awarded as the “Best Airline of the Year” for two
consecutive years (2002 and 2003) by the
Philippines’ largest Consumers Excellence Award •
Serves a total of 18 sectors nationwide • Employs
over 350 people ready to provide excellent service
to our passengers • Our fleet is made up of 4
Dornier 328 and
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ISLAND
TRANSVOYAGER, INC. ITI engages in air taxi and air
charter operations utilizing two German-made
19-seater Dornier 228-212 aircraft. We have an
aircraft maintenance hangar and an exclusive
passenger lounge. ITI operates a private airport at
El Nido, Palawan and is the air service provider for
the El Nido resorts guests. We also serve the local
community in El Nido. ITI is committed in helping
protect the environment and conserve the natural
resources and beauty of the El Nido area. 
South
East Asian Airlines (SEAIR) is a pioneer in
Philippine aviation. Since 1995, we have been
bringing you to some of the most beautiful
destinations in the world. Consistency, quality and
reliability characterize SEAIR’s operations •
Awarded as the “Best Airline of the Year” for two
consecutive years (2002 and 2003) by the
Philippines’ largest Consumers Excellence Award •
Serves a total of 18 sectors nationwide • Employs
over 350 people ready to provide excellent service
to our passengers • Our fleet is made up of 4
Dornier 328 and
