Enchanting El Nido Episode 6 - Small Lagoon

Today, we invite you to join us as we explore one of the most beautiful places that can be found here in El Nido, the Small Lagoon.

The Small Lagoon is located on Miniloc Island, just a short kayak ride away from Miniloc Island Resort. The travel time from the resort to the lagoon is about 15-20 minutes.

The Small Lagoon also lies right next to the Big Lagoon, which we featured in our last Enchanting El Nido episode. Unlike the Big Lagoon, which is accessible by boat, the Small Lagoon is only accessible by kayak, as the entrance is too small for boats to pass through. And during high tide, even kayaks cannot pass through as the high water level would partially or completely block the entrance. A person would then have to swim through in order to get in.

Upon entering the Small Lagoon, one is quickly transported into an entirely different world, into a place where nature still reigns supreme. Surrounded by the towering limestone cliffs El Nido is known for, a person can spend a good hour just listening to the calming sounds of nature.

Like the Big Lagoon, scientists hypothesize that the Small Lagoon was once a cave whose roof collapsed upon itself, creating what is known as a sinkhole. Despite the harsh conditions of the limestone cliffs, many species of plants do manage to thrive, providing food and shelter for birds and other animals.

The calm and clear waters of the Lagoon also provide an ideal shelter and breeding ground for many species of fish and other marine organisms. And for the world-weary traveler, the Small Lagoon, with its aura of sanctity and hallowedness, is an ideal place to visit in order to relax, reconnect with nature, and find peace.

Host: Rima de Dios (Environmental Officer)
Opening animation: Stompworks Studios (http://www.stompworks-studios.com)
Created by: El Nido Resorts (http://www.elnidoresorts.com

Category:

Travel & Events

Tags:

• Enchanting
• El
• Nido
• Palawan
• Philippines
• Miniloc
• Lagoon
• Small
• Travel
• Tourism
• Nature
• Environment
• Ecotourism
• Blue
• Ocean
• Limestone
• Cliffs
• Island
• Vacation

[MrJacoco]

review your dialogue especially on 1:09 min. I think it should be low tide not high tide..

[elnidoenvironment]

@MrJacoco Thank you for your comment! The dialogue is correct - at high tide, the entrance to the Small Lagoon is obscured so the only way in is via snorkeling. At low tide, the entrance is revealed and you can take the kayak in :)

[jockeyhanes]

i love it, looks like discovery channel, hope to visit the beautiful places of my own country, but here in germany they showed only children that live in the streets and cemeteries repeatedly, too bad, they should show these fantastic things in the philippines

[elnidoenvironment]

@jockeyhanes We're glad that you liked the video! :) Have you checked out the newer videos as well?

[lildragon64]

The small lagoon in Palawan was the prettiest I've ever seen. Even prettier than in Krabi or Halong Bay.

[yarbnhoj]

huge natural spa it is

[ilamahh]

na miss ko yung kayak...ang sarap...great el nido talaga...sarap mg snorkling...ganda ng mg isda lumalapit...amazing elnido talaga...ito ung lugar na babalik balikan mo talaga...we've been to small and big lagoon,shimizu,secret beach,snake island,7 comando, cathedral cave, codognun cave....tsaka ung iba d ko maalala pangalan...haaaaaaaaaiiiiiiiii­...sarap balik balikan ung experience dun...