El Nido on Palawan offers some of the Philippines' prettiest islands: hidden lagoons, snorkeling, kayaking and white-sand beaches. Add Coron's wreck dives and Puerto Princesa's underground river. Visit November to May.
Month by month
Best: January, February, March, April, May, June
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Avoid Poor OK Good Excellent Peak
Worth avoiding: September, October.
How long to stay
5–8 days is the sweet spot.
Flight time
About 22h from the US East Coast, 15h from Europe, 6h from South Asia.
Good to know
- Choose island-hopping Tour A for lagoons or Tour C for hidden beaches; book via your hotel.
- Bring cash; ATMs are few and unreliable.
- Wear reef-safe sunscreen.
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