Introduction
El Nido has a couple of known waterfalls and one mistakenly thought of as in El Nido. This is a short list of the most popular waterfalls in El Nido though still nothing in comparison to the crowds on Bacuit Bay. A hike to these can be done in half a day and is usually combined with other mainland activities. Rent a scooter bike with the chance of getting lost or hire a scooter to navigate the bumpy roads.
Nagkalit-kalit Waterfalls
Leaving town for Nacpan Beach, you’ll see signs for these waterfalls on both sides of the highway. This is an easy hour activity to add to your day trip to Nacpan. In the summer this water source can be quite dry but during the rainy season, you’ll be hiking through mud. Ask locals before embarking on these waterfalls to assess the situation.
Bulalacao Waterfalls
Bulalacao Waterfalls is divided into two. There’s Small Bulalacao Falls and Big Bulalacao Falls. You’ll need a guide for this 90-minute (though could be 2 hours) hike through a virgin forest. Given the richness of the forest and its preservation, this hike will be more rugged than the other two listed here. Bring snacks and a sense of adventure for this one.
Check out Iron Wulf’s write-up for more detail- The Big and Small Bulalacao Falls in El Nido.
Kuyawyaw Waterfalls
Kuyawyaw Waterfalls isn’t in El Nido. This series of falls is located an hour south in the neighboring town of Taytay. The hike goes through a forest with 3 main stops (each with waterfall). While this is south of town and a bit out of the way, you can easily combine this with a beach day. Hit Kuyawyaw in the morning and finish at Maremegmeg Beach for the afternoon and sunset!
If you’re here during a cancelled tour day or the rainy season check out other activities in our Ultimate 2023 Rainy Season Guide.
