Mad Monkey
About
Among Palawan's local businesss, Mad Monkey is a hostel at Nacpan Beach, Sitio Calitang, Barangay Bucana, El Nido, 5313 Palawan, Philippines, placing it on the northern coast of the island. The property sits at Nacpan Beach, a stretch of coast within Barangay Bucana near El Nido, and its position makes it a natural base for travellers moving along Palawan's northern tip.
Mad Monkey operates as a hostel, and its 4.4 out of 5 average across 1353 reviews reflects a substantial following among guests. That review total places it among the more widely reviewed hostels in the area, and the steady score suggests a property that keeps its standards. Puerto Princesa, El Nido, Coron, Port Barton, San Vicente, Sabang, the Underground River and Honda Bay are among the nearby places that frame a visit to this part of the island. The hostel's website, https://madmonkeyhostels.com/destination/nacpan-beach, serves as the reference point for its identity and services.
Five photographs accompany this listing, with the street address and the website standing as its two reference points. The hostel sits within Barangay Bucana in El Nido, a location that anchors it on Palawan's northern coast rather than in the provincial capital. With 1353 reviews behind it, the hostel has built one of the larger followings among places to stay in this part of Palawan.
Palawan's year divides into a tropical pattern, with the drier season generally running December-May while the wetter months bring heavier rain. Cooking on the Philippine islands makes the most of seafood pulled from surrounding waters, grilled meats and rice. Domestic flights and ferries knit the Philippine islands together, so reaching Palawan from elsewhere in the country takes little effort. Filipino and English serve as the everyday languages, and a handful of phrases helps with routine exchanges. The hostel's position at Nacpan Beach makes it a practical stop for travellers moving between El Nido and the wider region.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mad Monkey known for?
Travellers rate Mad Monkey at 4.4 out of 5 across 1,353 reviews, a score built on its position at Nacpan Beach in El Nido. The hostel's address on Palawan puts guests within reach of the surrounding island group, where domestic flights and ferries link the main islands.
What kind of business is Mad Monkey?
Mad Monkey is a hostel on Palawan in the Philippines, trading at Nacpan Beach in El Nido. Its own page sits at madmonkeyhostels.com/destination/nacpan-beach, and the property holds a 4.4 out of 5 rating from 1,353 reviews.
What should first-time visitors expect at Mad Monkey?
A first stay at Mad Monkey means bedding down at Nacpan Beach, Sitio Calitang, Barangay Bucana, El Nido, 5313 Palawan. The hostel is a base for the Philippine islands, where the drier season generally runs December to May and the local food centres on fresh seafood, grilled meats and rice.
Where is Mad Monkey located on Palawan?
Mad Monkey sits at Nacpan Beach, Sitio Calitang, Barangay Bucana, El Nido, 5313 Palawan, in the Philippines. The hostel places guests on the doorstep of Nacpan Beach itself, with Puerto Princesa, Coron, Port Barton and San Vicente among the other places across the island group.
Is Mad Monkey easy to reach from the main resorts or towns on Palawan?
Mad Monkey's address at Nacpan Beach, Sitio Calitang, Barangay Bucana, El Nido, 5313 Palawan, places it in the north of the island, while Puerto Princesa and Coron sit elsewhere in the group. Domestic flights and ferries connect the Philippine islands, so arrivals typically route through those links before continuing overland to El Nido.
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