El Nido Parish Church

El Nido Parish Church, also known as St. Francis of Assisi Parish Church, is a Roman Catholic parish church located in the town center of El Nido, Palawan. Situated on Real Street in Barangay Buena Suerte near the El Nido beachfront and municipal center, it serves as the main spiritual center for the town under the Apostolic Vicariate of Taytay. The modest church is notable for its simple facade, community role, and central location for visitors exploring El Nido town proper.

Visitors can expect a small, modest Catholic parish church in the heart of El Nido town, a short walk from the beach and market area. The exterior features a simple light-colored facade with a bell tower and cross, while the interior has a single nave, altar, pews, and religious images including St. Francis of Assisi. The surroundings are urban town streets with shops, tricycle traffic, and views of nearby limestone cliffs. Visitors can attend Mass, light candles, take photos from outside, and observe local community life.

El Nido, formerly known as Bacuit, was established as a municipality in 1916. The parish dedicated to St. Francis of Assisi was established to serve the Catholic community of Bacuit/El Nido under the Apostolic Vicariate of Taytay. The present church structure has undergone renovations over time and remains the historic spiritual center of the town.

The church is the central place of Catholic worship and community gatherings in El Nido. It plays a key role in religious festivals, particularly the feast of St. Francis of Assisi, and serves as a cultural landmark for residents and visitors in the predominantly Catholic town.