Hello dear reader! How’s it going? I’m an Uruguayan traveler who married a Filipino woman. Ever since I went over to her country, I have fallen in love with it! And, in this particular article, I’ll be writing about the stunning Coron Island in Palawan.
Now, I’ve already written about some of the places, like Bohol, Boracay, Leyte, and Cebu in this exact blog (which you can go ahead and check out), but let me tell you…I surely think Coron Island is the best of them.
Did you know, Coron is one of the most visited destinations, for wreck diving in the Philippines? Wreck diving is a recreational form of diving, where you explore the depths of the seas for sunken ships, aircraft, and other artificial structures…pretty interesting, right?. Coron Island in Palawan.
Ever since I returned back to my home country, after visiting the Philippines for the first time in early 2017, I’ve started to plan my trip back to Coron.
I fell in love with Coron after watching some videos on Youtube and reading some blog articles (just like this one) about this incredible place. Coron Island in Palawan.
Who would have thought that I would have actually visited Coron Island in Palawan, personally, only a short time later! In this article, I’ll share with you some of the places I think you absolutely must visit if you’re heading to Coron.
Surely you’ll like the photos we took as well! Palawan in Coron Island
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Firstly, Where is Coron Island and How Can You Get There? Enjoy Coron Island in Palawan
Coron Island is located in the north of the province of Palawan, in the Philippines. It´s about 310 km southwest of Manila
If you’re not in Palawan, you’ll need to get there by plane to the Busuanga airport. I always recommend you to get to Palawan either by Cebu Pacific or Philippine Airlines. Once you reach the Busuanga Airport, you’ll need to take a van from there, for about an hour towards Coron Town Proper (that’s the name of the town). The ride there should cost you around 150 PHP.
If you are in El Nido, another stunning place in the Philippines, I suggest you go take the Ferry over to Coron.
Once in Coron, I’d recommend you stay here a minimum of 3 days at least, and get the tour tickets at Twin Travel & Tours for the island hopping tours, which are absolutely insane. Coron Island in Palawan.
TOP places to visit in Coron Island in Palawan
Kayangan Lake. Coron Island in Palawan
This lake is one of the clearest lakes in Asia and a stunning place to enjoy and take many pictures. Check out the ones I took down below!
Your best bet is to visit the lake early in the morning because in the late morning and closer to the afternoon hours…it’ll get more and more crowded.
The entrance fee is 300PHP per person (which is around 6 dollars), but it’s totally worth it!
Barracuda Lake. Coron Island in Palawan
This lake is one of my favorite dive locations of all! It has amazing underwater cliffs and deep waters too.
Barracuda Lake is located on Coron Island. To reach it, you need to go by boat from Coron Town.
The entrance fee is 150 PHP (U$S 3) each.
Twin Lagoon. Go to Coron Island in Palawan
The only way to come here is by boat, private, or on a group tour.
This is one of the most famous places in the Philippines and I truly recommend you visit the Twin Lagoon if you´re planning to stay in Coron, Palawan. Coron Island in Palawan!
I think every time it is good to come here but remember the Philippines has two seasons, the rainy season and the dry one. I think you´ll enjoy yourself more in this place between February to May.
Siete Pecados (Seven Sins)
This site is one of the best snorkeling spots you’ll find (if you’re into that stuff). It’s jam-packed full of corals and colorful fishes. If you’re lucky, you might be able to see some squids or even sea turtles down in the depths of its clear blue waters.
CYC Beach
Okay, the name of this beach, is pretty weird…I’ll give you that. BUT I highly suggest heading over to it, to relax for a while and be amazed at its crystal and turquoise waters. It’s an absolutely awesome place for snorkeling or just taking a break under the trees when it gets too hot.
HIKE MT. TAPYAS. Enjoy Coron Island in Palawan!
If you are looking for some adventures here in Coron, that don’t require a boat, I suggest you climb to the top of Mt. Tapyas, just for fun. Coron Island is an amazing place to visit in Palawan!
But let me tell you…it’s NOT easy to climb it. Because if you want to reach the top of the “mountain” you need to climb 721 steps. That’s a lot of steps!
However, once at the top, you’ll be rewarded with the amazing views of Coron Town and Coron Island. This is a great place to catch the sunset and tell your loved ones how much you love them!
Give yourself a pat on the back. You’ve now conquered the MT. Tapyas! Palawan In Coron Island!
MAQUINIT HOT SPRINGS
The water temperature of this hot spring is between 37-40 Celcius degrees and the water is salty. There are two available pools of warm saltwater at this site.
This tourist spot is not in the center of the Town and is not so near too. From Coron Town, the best way to go there is after approximately 30 minutes of tricycle ride. The roundtrip of the tricycle ride can cost like 300 PHP.
The regular entrance fee is 150 PHP (3 dollars).
We decided to come to this place with my wife after climbing to the top of MT. Tapyas, so, was a relaxing and therapeutic experience for our muscles.
If you plan to go to Coron Island, you have to keep in mind that most of the activities are in the water. So if you´re good at swimming you´ll love your stay in Coron. If not, this place is great to take some stunning pictures.
Well, I hope you enjoyed reading our article about Coron. Coron Island in Palawan is stunning!!
Please, let us know, Which place of Coron you would like to visit? Visit Coron Island in Palawan soon!
See you next time.
Have a great day, and enjoy Coron Island in Palawan when you go there!
Pablo M.