The Philippine Star

EL NIDO IN NUMBERS

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• 1225: El Nido is mentioned in Chinese records as the Land of Beautiful Harbor. • 1954: Bacuit is named El Nido after edible birds' nests (used for gourmet soup)were found in limestone cliffs. • El Nido is home to 50 white sand beaches, 5 types of forests, 3 marine habitats, 16 endemic and 10 threatened species of birds, • 6 species of marine mammals, including dolphins and dugong, 100 species of corals, 813 species of fish • Every property must be 45 percent green and 55 percent developabl­e • Sample hotel rates at Lio: Hotel Covo--$100 Balai Adlao--$120 Casa Kalaw- -$140 • 325 hectares: total gross area; 179 hectates: developabl­e 146 hectares: must be open space • Lot sales:

15 commercial lots, 1,600 sqms to 2,600 sqms at an average selling price of P30,000/sqm

17 Kalye Artisano lots, 800 swms to 1,200 sqm at P20,000/sqm • Each structure must have a Filipino tropical design; only 3 to 4 floors or 12 meters height

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