For my last stop in the Philippines, I stopped by Port Barton, a beach and scuba diving town similar to El Nido, but much less developed, much less touristy. To use a well-worn cliche, it’s like El Nido from a decade or two ago. And I stayed here for a couple of days, just relaxing, enjoying the sunsets, and doing not much of anything at all. It’s that kind of place.
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Travelogue: El Nido
El Nido is named after the swifts that live on the nearby cliffs, whose nests used to be harvested to make soups. Nowadays, however, it’s known as more of a tourist destination, with great scuba diving, beaches, and seascapes. And after suffering through the lack of electricity at Sabang, El Nido is a welcome change, having electricity from 2PM to 6AM – though many places also have backup generators.
