Philippines Travel Pictures

Limestone cliffs in El Nido, Philippines
Limestone cliffs in El Nido, Philippines

Sunset at Dolarog resort, El Nido, Philippines
Sunset at Dolarog resort, El Nido, Philippines

Sunset over the jetty in El Nido, Philippines
Sunset over the jetty in El Nido, Philippines`

Mist filled forest at Kawasan Falls, Cebu, Philippines
Mist filled forest at Kawasan Falls, Cebu, Philippines

The above photos are taken from the area near the town of El Nido at the northern end of Palawan, one of the largest and most beautiful (although least developed) islands of the Philippines.  The scenery consists of large limestone karsts which form the spectacular Bacuit Archipelago of islands with beaches and clear turquoise-blue waters.  It is very reminiscent of Halong Bay in Vietnam,  but more tropical, and with much less tourists!

Kawasan Falls, Cebu, Philippines
Kawasan Falls, Cebu, Philippines

Blue pools at Kawasan Falls, Cebu, Philippines
Blue pools at Kawasan Falls, Cebu, Philippines

Blue pools at Kawasan Falls, Cebu, Philippines
Blue pools at Kawasan Falls, Cebu, Philippines

Large limestone island at El Nido, Philippines
Large limestone island at El Nido, Philippines

Kawasan falls are a beautiful set of waterfall and crystal clear blue pools, situated on the south west coast of the island of Cebu, about 3 hours drive from Cebu city. If you climb above the main waterfalls, you can reach further pools which are stunning and more isolated.


Palawan Sunset, Philippines
Palawan Sunset, Philippines

Lagen Island, El Nido, Philippines
Lagen Island, El Nido, Philippines

Limestone karsts through the palm trees in El Nido, Philippines
Limestone karsts through the palm trees in El Nido, Philippines

View of the beach at Dolarog resort, El Nido, Philippines
View of the beach at Dolarog resort, El Nido, Philippines

Possible activities in the El Nido area include kayaking to other islands to find secluded beaches, scuba diving, snorkelling and visits to lagoons within the limestone islands.

Beach on an Island near El Nido, Philippines
Beach on an Island near El Nido, Philippines

Clear blue water of El Nido on Palawan, Philippines
Clear blue water of El Nido on Palawan, Philippines

View of Miniloc Island on Palawan, Philippines
View of Miniloc Island on Palawan, Philippines

View of El Nido's islands on Palawan, Philippines
View of El Nido's islands on Palawan, Philippines

Island from the air, Palawan, Philippines
Island from the air, Palawan, Philippines

Arriving into Manila by air, Philippines
Arriving into Manila by air, Philippines