Distance 88 km (55.0 miles) | |
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The natural beauty of the Palawan Island area will continue to astound you as you make your way from El Nido to Port Barton.
Port Barton will feel very different after the touristy amenities available at El Nido. It is a place to relax and chill close to the serenity of nature. The small coastal fishing village was renamed by an English military commander in the 1940s.
Traveling between El Nido and Port Barton takes 4-5 hours and covers a distance of 187 km (116 miles). Both minivans and buses make this journey. Cheaper shared options are available, as are more costly private options.
Everything about Port Barton revolves around nature. It’s rustic and serene. Unplug and enjoy everything that nature has to offer! Here are a few options:
Chill at Port Barton Beach. While there will always be some visitors at this beach, it doesn’t have the busy vibe of El Nido. It is a calm and peaceful place to relax and sip on a drink as you devour the latest book in your favorite series.
With so few bars and restaurants, this sleepy seaside is definitely more suited to introverts who need a recharge and aren’t looking for the coolest party.
Trek to Pamuayan (Pawpawyan) Falls. The walk from town to the falls takes about 1.5-2 hours. Another option is to charter a habal-habal or a tricycle. The ride will take 15-20 minutes, followed by a 15-minute trek to the falls.
Guides often wait at the trail entrance if you prefer to hire someone to go with you. There is no entrance fee, but donations are accepted. Sometimes, during the dry season, the falls can be dry, so inquire before going.
The pool at the base of the falls is refreshing and cold, but don’t be tempted to cliff jump. It has proved fatal.
Go island hopping. The color of the ocean is not as stunning as in El Nido, but the coral reefs are incredible. There are few visitors to this area, and because of this, the natural beauty of the underwater world has remained more pristine.
Island-hopping tours can be arranged online, or drivers will approach you on the beach with an offer. Some stops to request include Inaladelan Island and German Island for swimming with sea turtles and Twin Reef for snorkeling.
Visit the White Beach, AKA Coconut Beach. Port Barton Beach is fairly rustic, with some vendors and island-hopping drivers looking for clients. If you want something even more secluded and protected, check out White Beach. As you’d expect from the name, the white powdery sand is lined with coconut palms and hammocks.
The entrance to the beach costs less than $1.00. It takes about 15-20 minutes to walk from Port Barton Beach, or you can rent a motorcycle or tricycle for a faster trip.
There are two ways to travel from El Nido to Port Barton: minivan or bus.
Traveling by shared minivan is the cheapest way to travel from El Nido to Port Barton. It costs about $10 a person.
The trip takes around four to five hours, but this can vary based on the number of passengers joining the trip and the stops. Ten-minute rest stops are taken periodically throughout the journey.
The trip begins at the El Nido Transport Terminal and ends at the Port Barton bus terminal.
Amenities include A/C, English-speaking staff, and 15 kg (33 pounds) of luggage per passenger.
Traveling by private minivan also takes about four to five hours. Some companies travel between the El Nido Transport Terminal and the Port Barton bus terminal. In contrast, others offer hotel pick-up and drop-off. Prices start at $111 per vehicle.
Amenities include AC and English-speaking staff. The luggage allowance varies per company.
A 25-passenger private bus is also an option; the trip takes four and a half hours. The pickup location is at the El Nido Transport Terminal, and the dropoff is at any hotel in Port Barton. The bus rents for about $240, divided amongst your group. The more people you have, the less it costs per person.
Amenities include A/C, English-speaking staff, and 15 kg (33 pounds) of luggage per passenger.
The trip from El Nido to Port Barton takes 4-5 hours. The roads can be pretty rugged and bumpy, so be prepared for a rough ride. If you have an issue with car sickness, it might be good to take some anti-motion sickness medication before you start.
You will mainly pass through dense tropical jungles along the route.
The best time to visit Port Barton is before or after the rainy season. Consider a trip in April-May or November-December.
During April-May, the temperature averages about 27°C (82°F). In November-December, it averages about 29°C (84°F). Of those months, November and April will be the driest.
Avoid June-October because there can be some fairly nasty typhoons that pummel the country.
The pace of life in Port Barton is slow.
If you stay too long, you might get bored. But, it is a great opportunity to take advantage of leaving the stress of life behind as you soak up Port Barton’s natural beauty.
Three days and two nights is a perfect amount of time.
From Port Barton, consider visiting Puerto Princesa.
The capital city of Palawan Island is about 144 km (89 miles) from Port Barton. It is home to the Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park.
There are also some great dive sites where you can see rays, turtles, and long-nosed dolphins.
The city also has restaurants, malls and the Palawan Butterfly Ecological Garden.
Port Barton Bus Terminal
Puerto Princesa Airport (PPS)
El Nido Transport Terminal
Port Barton - Any hotel
Puerto Princesa City - Any hotel
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