Coron Island

Palawan is located in the southern part of the Philippines. Coron is one of the most famous islands in Palawan. This place is recommended for friends who love diving. The waters around Coron Island have been designated as a world natural protected area, and Kayangan Lake is hailed as the cleanest lake in the Philippines. The beautiful scenery and peaceful environment make people forget their troubles, and it is simply a paradise on earth that busy city dwellers yearn for. No wonder Coron Island was selected as the world's best travel destination for 2013 by the famous travel guide "Lonely Planet". Near Kolon Island, there are many coral islands, and the surrounding waters are pollution-free. Coupled with the clear lake water, every spot is a favorite of divers. As long as you know how to snorkel, you can see the most magnificent coral reefs and colorful tropical fish in the underwater world. One of the must-visit places for snorkeling enthusiasts is Siete Picados, where the water is shallow. This island is surrounded by seven large limestone rock formations, hence its name. The waters around the island are also a special protected area, so the seawater is particularly clear. In the water, there are various marine creatures settled. "The residents" include soft corals and naked gill animals, as well as a large group of colorful tropical fish including surgeonfish, parrotfish, scorpionfish, and clownfish, as well as various marine organisms such as plate, table, peanut, and antler-shaped corals. These marine creatures are very hospitable. Whenever a sightseeing boat approaches, they are not scared away, but instead swarm up to compete for favorable positions. If you can scuba dive, you can even see more deep-sea marine life.

With its crystal-clear turquoise waters, pristine white-sand beaches, and stunning limestone cliffs, Coron is a tropical paradise that will leave you in awe. 🌊 📍 Located in the province of Palawan, Coron Island is easily accessible by flying into Francisco B. Reyes Airport (Busuanga Airport) and taking a short boat ride to the island. 🚤 Once you arrive, prepare to be amazed by the breathtaking sights and activities that await you. Explore the enchanting Kayangan Lake, known for its emerald waters and dramatic rock formations. Dive into the vibrant underwater world and discover stunning coral reefs and World War II shipwrecks, making it a haven for scuba diving enthusiasts. Don't miss the mesmerizing Twin Lagoons, where you can swim through a narrow opening to reach hidden lagoons surrounded by towering limestone cliffs. 🌅 Tips: 1. Plan your island-hopping tours in advance to ensure you don't miss out on the must-see attractions. 2. Don't forget your snorkeling gear to explore the vibrant marine life and coral gardens. 3. Respect the local culture and environment by practicing responsible tourism, such as not littering and avoiding touching or damaging the coral reefs. 🌞 Coron Island can be visited year-round, but the best time to visit is during the dry season from November to May, when the weather is generally sunny and the seas are calm. So, get ready to immerse yourself in the natural beauty of Coron Island, where every moment feels like a postcard-perfect dream. 🌴🌊

Spending 4 days and 3 nights in Coron is definitely one highlight of my 2023 adventure life. The thing about the weather in Coron is that it has a stable tropical climate which makes it an excellent place to go to during the summer season. If you are planning to get there around Dry Season which usually falls on November to May, I suggest wearing beach outfits such as swimsuit, rash guard, and slippers. Make sure to bring other beach necessities such as goggles and a cap. Another essential thing to bring during your trip to Coron is an umbrella. It's beneficial in case it rains, or the sun is causing too much heat. Anyway…. One of the best parts of Coron are their beaches. Being able see Limestone cliffs, majestic blue waters, and breathtaking views left and right were forever embedded in my heart. Another thing to love in Coron are their food and beverages. Although it is a small, laid-back town, it has a few restaurants serving a variety of international food. It can be pretty expensive so better plan your meal strategically. Another tip I can tell you is to Enjoy. Visiting this renowned island in Palawan should be included in your bucket list. It's a matter of planning your itinerary and making sure that you're well-informed about the choices you have for accommodations, tours, and activities.

Coron is famous for their limestone formations and the lakes/lagoons inside those limestone formations on the sea. 
We booked an island hopping tour on our first day in Coron which was scheduled on our second day. There were only two of us and hiring an exclusive boat was expensive, but if you are the type of person who wants privacy and hates noisy strangers, I tell you, you have to rent your own boat. I almost cannot remember all the places that we’ve been to on that tour, but one thing is certain... The reefs are nice and alive but Apo Island reef is far better and way more colorful. I loved the Coron Island (Coron town and Coron Island are two different places) and I loved the peacefulness of the freshwater lake inside the small and rocky island. Coron is a small town. You can walk or take a Tricycle (P7 per trip). Another option is to rent a scooter. If you want to discover nearby islands you can hire a boat for about P1250 per day with the driver. 10 out of 10! Highly recommended..

Kayangan Lake is located in Coron, Palawan. The most popular spot for good reason. After parking the boat during island hopping, you take a short hike up the stairs to the viewpoint before clambering down the other side to reach the famous Kayangan Lake. It’s has a crystal clear freshwater lake with unbelievable underwater rock formations, which make it one of the most incredible sites in Coron, Palawan. #nationalpark#lakes#beaches

CHECK THIS OUT! Itching for an ultimate island adventure? Check out this Coron Travel Guide Blog 2021 with sample itinerary, list of things to do in Coron, tourist spots, recommended tours, must-do activities, hotels and resorts and many more to help you plan your trip! When I first visited Coron in 2011, it has been one of my most favorite tourist destinations in the Philippines. That is why, whenever friends ask me where is the best place to travel in the Philippines, one that I always recommend is Coron, Palawan! Coron is one of the four towns that make up the Calamianes or Calamian Group of Islands in the northern part of the huge Palawan Province. It is famous for its beaches, lagoons, lakes, shipwrecks and many natural wonders. In this comprehensive Coron Budget Travel Guide Blog, I will help you in planning your Coron Palawan adventure by providing useful and easy-to-follow information on how to get there, where to stay, transportation, top things to do in Coron, tourist spots, recommended tours, sample Coron itinerary, budget and expenses and many more! #maydaytrip #urbanexplorer

✨In Coron Island, Philippines, I am the happiest little girl in the world. ✨Not to mention the mint green jelly sea. ✨White beaches, diving, sunsets, going out to sea, snorkeling... ✨It has healed all my unhappiness! ✨I think this is the meaning of travel. 📋Itinerary reference: Day 1️⃣ Coron Busuanga Airport→Pick up and check into a hotel in town Most domestic flights are red-eye flights, so on arrival day 1, I chose to lie flat and rest. After checking into the hotel at 2 pm, I just rested and went out to eat at night~ Day 2️⃣ Coron A-line island hopping snorkeling (Kayangan Lake, Twin Lagoon, Siete Pecados) Today, we set off on the most classic island-hopping route in Coron, arriving at the pier around 9 am to wait for the boat to go out to sea. The scenery is breathtaking! Forgive me for not being able to describe it with my poor language!! For those who love taking photos, don't miss the Twin Lagoon. The pebbles on the lake surface and the stairs beside it make for great photos with any casual shot~ Day 3️⃣ Coron C-line island hopping snorkeling (Lusong Shipwreck, Coral Garden, Pass Island) Today we visit the Japanese warships left over from World War II. After years of seawater corrosion, the ship's frame is rusty, but it also provides a good environment for corals to thrive. Even if you can't swim, just put on a life jacket and snorkel to see it. The surrounding Coral Garden is incredibly beautiful, with a variety of corals that are rarely seen in China. Colorful fish shuttle through the coral bushes, and those who are not afraid of water must see it! Day 4️⃣ Coron Town - Take a boat to SUNLIGHT one island one hotel The next 2 days are for flat-out vacation time. Sunlight Ecotourism Island Resort is a one island one hotel around Coron, recommended to stay in a sea view cluster villa, which is cost-effective. The balcony overlooks the boundless sea, where you can enjoy the breeze and chat with friends about recent life, which is very comfortable. Day 5️⃣ SUNLIGHT free snorkeling (free activities) - Stroll around the island Wake up naturally in the morning, wash up and go for a walk on the island. When tired, just lie flat on the beach chair and sunbathe. The hotel also offers free transparent kayaks, paddleboards, and paid activities like jet skiing, banana boats, and scuba diving! Day 6️⃣ SUNLIGHT take a boat back to Coron Town - Send off to Coron Airport The short island vacation is over, heading home~ ✨I hope everyone can find happiness in their busy lives, and vacationing and connecting with nature is also a part of life!

⭐️Stop going to Cebu, Bohol, Phuket, and Semporna, this is the ceiling of Southeast Asian islands! 🌎The Palawan region in the Philippines has always been a niche and charming presence. Traveling through the sea surface among the huge karst limestone in the Palawan region is its unparalleled charm, and the spectacular marine skyline seems like a scene that would only appear in movies like 'Jurassic Park' and 'King Kong'. 📍El Nido and Coron are the main tourist areas in the Palawan region, and this article mainly introduces the town of Coron. ✈️There are several flights a day from Manila to the USU Busuanga Airport in Coron Island, and taking the hotel-provided bus from the airport to the town of Coron is a uniform 250 pesos. 1️⃣The town of Coron is not big, and the most famous attraction in the town is the Mt Tapyas View Deck, recommended for sunset twilight, overlooking the town of Coron and the distant sea karst peaks from the mountain, as beautiful as if on a secluded island in some French overseas territory. The view deck requires climbing 700 steps, which is quite tiring. 2️⃣San Agustin Parish Church is the main church in the town of Coron, worth a look when passing by. 3️⃣Maquinit Hot Spring is one of the rare seawater hot springs in the world, located 5 kilometers east of the town. Taking a tutu from the town back and forth costs about 500 pesos, and the hot spring ticket is 300, you need to bring your own towel. 4️⃣Coron Town Plaza: The main square of the town, where activities are usually held, and there are often teenagers playing ball on the court in the square, a good place to sit down and daydream. ⭐️Travel agencies in the streets and alleys of Coron town all offer half-day tours of Coron town, departing at 3-4 pm and returning to the hotel at 8 pm, visiting the attractions mentioned above, priced at about 650 pesos. Except for the hot springs, other places are actually easy to reach on your own. If you are going to the hot springs, it is still recommended to join a group, after all, the hot spring ticket costs 300, and the group fee also covers this ticket, which is very cost-effective. 🌟🌟Kingfisher Park: Five-star recommendation! Must go! It is a mangrove night conservation area located 15 kilometers west of Coron town, and also a place to see fireflies. Travel agencies in the streets and alleys of the town all offer tours to see fireflies here, but many people tend to overlook it. It is recommended to pick a clear night and make a special trip here! In addition to fireflies, there is also a unique bioluminescent sea. Imagine in complete darkness, following the conservation area's administrator boating on the bioluminescent sea, with the Milky Way above, the fireflies in the mangroves, and the sea all shining and twinkling, it will surely become the most beautiful memory of your trip.

As the north of Palawan has only recently made its debut on the traveler radar, you can find a gem out there.If Coron isn’t already on your Bucket List, then get a pen ready! What used to be a sleepy fishing town is slowly waking up to welcome tourists to explore.Coron has natural wonders that defy logic and make you question reality. Swim through underwater mountains, visit hidden lagoons, snorkel over otherworldly reefs, lounge on baby powder sand beaches- the adventures never stop.Explore the best things to do in Coron like the Barracuda Lake, Lake Kayangan, Twin Lagoons, Siete Pecados, Malcapuya Island, Bulog Island, Banana Island and Mt Tapyas to name a few. #urbanexplorer #lightthecity

ISLAND HOPPING CORON PHILIPPINES Coron in the Philippines is a part of Palawan Island. And similar to El Nido, the main reason for visiting is island hopping tours. Explore endless amount of jaw-dropping views, limestone formations, hidden lagoons and lakes with a mixture of salt and freshwater with our Coron Travel Guide. The price in Coron for island hopping tour is a little bit higher. For a shared boat (10-14 people) the price is 1600 PHP per person. And it usually does not include lunch and entrance fee for each location. In every place, you stop you pay additional 150-400 PHP per person. The private boat is between 5000-6000 PHP for 4 people and doesn't include lunch or entrance fees. Because these tours are quite popular we recommend you to book the private boat and leave the harbor at 6 am in the morning. Another advantage of having your private boat is that you can create your own personalized order and itinerary of the tour. We started at 6 am and headed to the most popular place first - Barracuda Lake. Barracuda lake is actually a freshwater lake inside of a crater in the middle of the ocean. The water has an emerald blue color and its incredibly clear! The first 4m layer of the water is purely freshwater with the temperature around 28°C. As you are going down the water changes to saltwater and at 14m deep the water temperature is rising to 38°C. Banol Beach, Coron Philippines A stunning white sandy pristine beach with wooden shacks on the water. This incredible place is in the middle of the ocean surrounded by impressive limestone formations. Twin Lagoon Twin Lagoon is another jaw-dropping place. Two lagoons with incredible snorkelling conditions connected together by a narrow gap in the middle of a rock. On low tide, you can swim through an underwater bridge to get from one lagoon to another. #awesomepic #couplestrip #unforgettableexperiences #travelinspiration #beach #instagramworthydestinations #islandhopping #philippines #awesomepic

Coron Island is located a 30-minute boat ride from the town on Busuanga Island and is home to many of the top sights in Coron. Here you can find Twin Lagoons, Kayangan Lake, Barracuda Lake, and many stunning beaches and smaller lagoons. Coron Town is a fishing village with a population is just over 40,000 but it is becoming more and more popular tourist every year. Coron is often listed as one of the top tourist places in the Philippines. The Palawan was recently named the most beautiful island in the world and we’d have to agree. #2019firsttravelpic#scenicspotguide#unforgettableexperiences#nyedestinations#decembertravel#couplestrip#awesomepic#holidayvacation#tripinspired#happynewyear