Wildlifeof the Philippines
Wildlife in El Nido & Bacuit Bay
Palawan
Limestone cliffs and islands at the northern end of Palawan, protected as the El Nido-Taytay Managed Resource Protected Area. Most visitors come for the lagoons and island hopping, but the forest behind the town and around Taytay holds Palawan endemics, and the sea has turtles and dugong.
Highlights
- Limestone islands and lagoons
- Palawan forest endemics inland
- Turtles and seabirds around the islands
Top wildlife targets
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Quick answers
- What wildlife can you see in El Nido & Bacuit Bay?
- Top wildlife targets in El Nido & Bacuit Bay include Palawan Peacock-Pheasant, Palawan Hornbill, Palawan Flycatcher, Palawan Scops-Owl, Palawan Bearded Pig, Green Turtle, Dugong and Hawksbill Turtle. Highlights: Limestone islands and lagoons.
- Where is El Nido & Bacuit Bay?
- El Nido & Bacuit Bay is in Palawan, the Philippines (about 11.16°, 119.37°).
- What are the highlights of El Nido & Bacuit Bay?
- Limestone islands and lagoons, Palawan forest endemics inland and Turtles and seabirds around the islands.