GLD INDEXGLD CITY SCORE
The local perspective, within Philippines.
YOUR DESTINATION IN THE INDEX
Among destinations covered by this index with current publishable scores. Based on unrounded scores; equal values share a rank. As of 2026-09-27. How rankings work →
YOUR DESTINATION, IN CONTEXT
El Nido / Palawan has a published GLD City Score of 58/100, in the Medium range.
El Nido / Palawan adds a local Asia perspective to the wider Philippines setting. Its GLD City Score of 58/100 combines the country foundation with destination-level evidence.
Understand the methodologyBEYOND THE NUMBER
Source-based overview · external sources consulted 2026-09-30. GLD score dates are shown separately. Source: GLD scoring inputs. Interpretation of the recorded assessment, not a new score calculation.
For El Nido / Palawan, island transfers, marine conditions, protected-area rules and seasonal capacity should be checked before booking. Heat, monsoon or holiday periods can strongly affect mobility and demand. Check current access, transport and opening information close to departure.
Sources: Official tourism information for PhilippinesFor El Nido / Palawan, the city-level result refines the wider country context. Local adjustment based on official tourism/LGU visibility, GLD city editorial review, LGBTQ scene/venue evidence and event/public-visibility evidence available for El Nido / Palawan. The recorded local adjustment is 32/100, while individual venues and experiences can still vary.
Sources: Gaylidays — GLD Index methodologyThe 58/100 score for El Nido / Palawan provides comparative LGBTQ+ travel context within Philippines. It is neither a venue certification nor a personal safety guarantee, and recent local information remains essential.
Sources: Gaylidays — GLD Index methodologyIsland transfers, marine conditions, protected-area rules and seasonal capacity should be checked before booking. Heat, monsoon or holiday periods can strongly affect mobility and demand.
Sources: Official tourism information for PhilippinesUse the 58/100 result as comparative context, then check recent information for the neighbourhoods, venues and activities in your own itinerary.
Sources: Gaylidays — GLD Index methodologyHOW TO READ THIS SCORE
A city score builds on its country’s context and adds local signals such as LGBTQ+ visibility, venues, events and tourism. A higher city score does not remove national restrictions.
BEHIND THIS SCORE
The source-based overview above adds local context. These are the recorded score components; the editorial research has not recalculated them.
Local adjustment is a component, not the final city score. The national context remains important.
Local adjustment based on official tourism/LGU visibility, GLD city editorial review, LGBTQ scene/venue evidence and event/public-visibility evidence available for El Nido / Palawan.
Synced from GLD Index on 27 Sept 2026. The sync date is not an evidence verification date.
No. Use the GLD Index alongside current official travel advice and local information. Conditions and personal experiences vary.
This score is read from GLD Index’s data portal, using only current published or partner-ready records. Score last updated: 21 May 2026. Public display levels use the existing four-band scale; the underlying methodology category is tracked separately.