Taraw Cliff

Taraw Cliff / Canopy Walk

A jagged limestone peak about 230 meters high behind El Nido town, climbed by a cable via ferrata route or a canopy walk. From the top you can overlook the town, Bacuit Bay and the scattered islands.

Taraw is a limestone peak about 230 meters high, rising right beside the northern edge of El Nido town. Its sharp karst ridges stand upright like blades, and you can see them from anywhere in town. There are two ways to reach the top. The first is the traditional climb: led by a licensed guide from a small path at the edge of town, you scramble up sharp limestone by hand for 45 to 60 minutes. Wear gloves and closed-toe athletic shoes. Guide fees are about ₱600–1,500 per person, and sunrise tours depart at 5 a.m. From the summit you get a 360-degree view of the town’s tin roofs, the crab boats at the pier, the blue Bacuit Bay and Cadlao Island. At sunrise the islands light up one by one through the morning mist. The second is the Canopy Walk, an aerial walkway opened in 2019. It follows cable and steel-frame paths (via ferrata) up to a viewing platform halfway up the mountain. The whole trip takes about 30 to 40 minutes. Safety harnesses and helmets are provided by the operator. The fee is about ₱500–700 per person. It is much easier, suited to those with moderate fitness, and the views are just as wide, though slightly lower than from the summit. Both routes are best attempted when the rock is dry, and they are often closed after rain or during the rainy season. Access: the trail is inside town, and you can walk to the trailhead from any hotel. Note: the traditional route has extremely sharp rock and carries a risk of slipping and falling, so do not choose it if you are afraid of heights or traveling with young children. Bring 1 liter of water, gloves and a headlamp (for sunrise tours). There are no railings at the summit, so watch your footing when taking photos. The coordinates are an approximate location of the mountain.

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