Pinagbuyutan Island
Pinagbuyutan Island, El Nido, Philippines
About Pinagbuyutan Island, Palawan, Philippines
Pinagbuyutan Island is a favorite among tourists visiting El Nido, Philippines, and is one of the most beautiful spots in the Palawan archipelago. This breathtaking attraction is only accessible by taking one of the local island-hopping boat tours. It has incredible geologic features boasting dramatic towering cliffs that shoot straight up from the sea and are topped off with lush jungle vegetation. The island is home to several stretches of stunning white sand beach and a small cottage that is home to the caretakers of the island.
Once your boat tour lands on the island you will have the chance to walk around the part of the island called Ipil Beach, which is quite spectacular, and the water surrounding it is a perfect turquoise blue. If you’re into snorkeling then this would be the perfect opportunity as there are some excellent reefs to explore just offshore.
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Pinagbuyutan Island, El Nido, Philippines
How to Get to Pinagbuyutan Island
To get to Pinagbuyutan Island you will need to join one of the local El Nido island hopping tours, or find a local boat owner and persuade them to take you there on a private boat tour. You will need to take Island Hopping Tour B which stops at Cudugnon Caves, and Snake Island and comes with a free lunch and coffee or tea.
Map of Pinagbuyutan Island
More El Nido Tours
When visiting El Nido you must find the time to do at least one or two island-hopping excursions. With that, you should consider doing every boat tour, if you can make that a possibility. Palawan is unarguably one of the most beautiful places on earth and you may never be there again, so you might as well make it worth the trip to this remote corner of the world. You may even want to try your hand at bartering with locals for a private tour, which may be a more budget-friendly option. But if you're not the bartering type, then I suggest sticking with pre-bookings.
Keep in mind that all tours include BBQ lunch, as well as tea or coffee. Tour-goers can bring their own food and alcoholic beverages if they like. Some of the stops on the tours include beach huts where you can buy drinks and snacks.
El Nido, Palawan
El Nido Tour A
Tour Stops: Miniloc Island, Big Lagoon, Small Lagoon, Simizu Island, Payong Payong Beach, 7 Commandos Beach
El Nido Tour B
Tour Stops: Pinagbuyutan Island, Cadugnon Caves, Snake Island, Entalula Island, Catherdral Cave
El Nido Tour C
Tour Stops: Helicopter Island, Matinloc Shrine, Hidden Beach, Tapiutan Island
El Nido Tour D
Tour Stops: Nat-Nat Beach, Cadlao Lagoon, Pasandigan Cove, Paradise Beach, Ipil Beach
El Nido Tour E
Tour Stops: Nacpan Beach, Nagkalit-Kalit Falls, Las Cabanas Beach
El Nido, Palawan
Where to Stay in El Nido
El Nido is typically a bit more touristy than other destinations in the Philippines and as such accommodations can be somewhat expensive. That being said there are some budget-friendly resorts to pick from as well. Another budget-friendly option is to stay in a vacation rental, which you can easily rent through apps like VRBO by using our links and helping support the site at no extra cost to you.
Photo Credit to The Birdhouse El Nido via Tripadvisor
Luxury
The Birdhouse El Nido
Stay in a luxury tent situated high on a picturesque hillside that overlooks stunning Bacuit Bay. Each tent includes a convenient private bathroom and the hotel grounds include a swimming pool. Your stay also includes free breakfast and free wifi.
Photo credit to El Nido Coco Resort via Tripadvisor
Mid-Range
El Nido Coco Resort
This mid-range resort features lovely cottages surrounded by beautifully landscaped grounds. There is a large swimming pool with a cocktail bar and the resort is only 30 meters from Corong Corong Beach.
Photo Credit to Duli Beach Resort via Agoda
Budget-Friendly
Duli Beach Resort
This resort offers the one and only accommodations on the secluded Duli Beach. It features splendid little beach bungalows that are quite spacious. Each bungalow has a large balcony with an uninterrupted sea view, a large bathroom, and a spacious room with a comfortable king-size bed.
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