Taxi & Transport Scams in El Nido

Trike Overcharge Between Town and Beach

Motorized tricycle (trike) drivers in El Nido charge tourists significantly more than locals for short rides between the town center and nearby beaches like Las Cabanas or Nacpan. A fare that locals pay around 50 PHP is routinely quoted to tourists at 200-400 PHP. Drivers who approach tourists proactively near the pier or bus terminal tend to charge the highest rates.