Exploring Bacuit Archipelago, its smattering of awesome islands requires you to stop by the town of El Nido in Palawan.

The town itself, a usual small town in the Philippines, is chaotic and crowded. But if you opt to stay there for awhile there are some decent accommodations in town.

• Laly & Abet Beach Cottages (contact no 0920 905 6822)
• Lualhati Cottages (contact no 0919 319 6683)
• Marina Garden Beach Cottages (contact no 0916 562 2404)
• Rosanna’s Beach Cottages (contact no 0929 605 4631)
• Tandikan Cottages (contact no 0927 562 6350)