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A Puerto Princesa to El Nido Travel Guide for VEGOERS
Hola, mga VEGOERS! ✈️ If you're chillin’ in Puerto Princesa and suddenly feel the urge to escape, unwind, and maybe channel your inner ‘main character’ sa isang island na parang desktop wallpaper — then EL NIDO is the move, mga besh!
Let me take you on this full tropical kwento — from the long road trip na parang paghihintay sa reply niya, to the jaw-dropping islands that’ll make you say, “𝙒𝘼𝙇𝘼 𝙉𝙂 𝙐𝙒𝙄𝘼𝙉!”
(Take note, this travel blog is from PUERTO PRINCESA TO EL NIDO. If you're coming from other city, please add your expenses too)
🚌 PUERTO PRINCESA TO EL NIDO: The Long Ride to Paradise
Travel Time: 5 to 6 hours (7 kung madaming stopover at CR break 😅)�Options:�🚐 Van Transfer – ₱600–₱700�🚌 Cherry/Roro Bus – ₱500 (regular), ₱700 (AC), may pa-WiFi minsan�✈️ Flight? LOL wala. Road trip ito, VEGOERS!
🔥 VEGOER 𝙏𝙄𝙋:
Kung mahilo-hilo ka, mag-Bonamine or magdala ng mint gum. Yung kalsada? Parang relasyon — maraming liko.
🛏️ WHERE TO STAY IN EL NIDO?
Budget-Friendly:
* Spin Hostel – ₱800–₱1,200 (good vibes, good crowd)
* Our Melting Pot – chill chika spot for fellow VEGOERS
* Pension Houses – ₱500–₱800 for simple but comfy nights
For the Sosyal-Slightly:
* Cadlao Resort / Mahogany Beach Resort – ₱4,000–₱8,000
* Seda Lio – ₱9K+ but pang-content talaga ang view (and infinity pool, oh diba!)
🏝️ ISLAND HOPPING: El Nido’s Best Flex
You CANNOT go to El Nido and not go island hopping. That’s like going to Paris and not seeing the Eiffel Tower — scandalous!
🛶 Tour Options (Standard Rate: ₱1,200–₱1,400)
* 𝙏𝙊𝙐𝙍 𝘼 – Big Lagoon, Secret Lagoon, Shimizu Island, 7 Commando Beach�👉 For your cinematic, “I found myself in nature” moments
* 𝙏𝙊𝙐𝙍 𝘾 – Hidden Beach, Matinloc Shrine, Helicopter Island�👉 For the mysterious and moody VEGOERS. I’m healing here vibe.
* 𝙏𝙊𝙐𝙍 𝘽 & 𝘿 – Underrated but magical. Pang-day 2 or 3 feels.
📌 VEGOER 𝙍𝙀𝙈𝙄𝙉𝘿𝙀𝙍𝙎:
* Book with local tour shops — don’t settle sa beachfront rate (mas mahal)
* Bring dry bag, aqua shoes, at waterproof pouch para sa phone mo
* Reef-safe sunscreen only — love nature like you love your ex (joke lang, wag sobra 😜)
🧋 KAIN PA MORE, KAHIT DI GUTOM
VEGOERS, legit ang food scene dito. Halika’t mag food trip!
* Artcafe – Chill, comfy, and may wood-fired pizza
* Odessa Mama – Ukrainian food sa gitna ng El Nido? Try mo na rin!
* Tambok’s – Home-style Filipino food but make it pang-date
* Street Eats – Try fishballs with a view, isaw na may dagat in the background… chef’s kiss 😘
💸 Meal Budget: ₱150–₱350 (More if may craving ka for seafood)
📸 BEYOND THE BOAT: VEGOER-WORTHY SPOTS
* 𝙉𝘼𝘾𝙋𝘼𝙉 𝘽𝙀𝘼𝘾𝙃 – Day trip fave. ₱1,500 for trike rental whole day. White sand heaven!
* 𝙇𝘼𝙎 𝘾𝘼𝘽𝘼𝙉𝘼𝙎 𝘽𝙀𝘼𝘾𝙃 – Sunset + chill drinks = perfect ending
* 𝙏𝘼𝙍𝘼𝙒 𝘾𝙇𝙄𝙁𝙁– ₱500 with guide. For the brave hearted (and leg day trained)
* 𝙀𝙇 𝙉𝙄𝘿𝙊 𝙏𝙊𝙒𝙉 – Perfect for café hopping, pasalubong, and random discoveries
🧳 𝙋𝙍𝙊 𝙏𝙄𝙋𝙎 PARA SA LAHAT NG VEGOERS
* Bring cash – ATMs are rare and masungit minsan
* Don’t overpack – Trust, swimsuit + shorts + good attitude = complete
* Disconnect to reconnect – Mahina minsan ang signal, but strong ang peace of mind
* Be friendly – Locals are warm, and yes, madaming cutie sa paligid (aminin natin 😅)
So ayan na nga, VEGOERS! From Puerto Princesa’s city vibes to El Nido’s beach, breeze, and beyond — this trip isn’t just a destination. It’s a core memory.
Whether you're soul-searching, content-hunting, or simply escaping the 9-to-5, El Nido is ready for your best self.
So go book that ride, bring that cute tote bag, and shout to the skies:
"From Puerto to Paradise… LAHI RA!" 🏝️✨
#ElNidoWithVEGOERS #PuertoToParadise #LahiRaTayo