Wednesday, March 23, 2016

Never Stop Exploring: Coron Island, Palawan - Aug 2011

It is the third-largest island in the Calamian Islands in northern Palawan. It is a wedge-shaped mountainous island, dominated by steep cliffs and karst rock formations made of permian limestone. Also known for several Japanese shipwrecks of WWII vintage.
*Offers diving and snorkeling. Check out the stunning coral formations.
*Island hopping with gorgeous scenery.
*Scenic view overlooking mountains.
photos c/o : Friends

Tour Package and Accommodation: 
c/o the hotel. You can check their website for details: 
http://www.islandsviewinn.com/

How we get there: 
1. Book a flight from Manila to Busuanga, Palawan via Cebu Pacific. 
2. Picked up by the driver provided by the hotel from Busuanga Airport to the hotel's location. 

What's there to look forward to? 
1. The people in Coron are so nice and friendly. They are most welcoming. :)
2. Hotels, rooms, transient houses are in the town proper not in the beach nor in one of the islands. You can either walk or ride a tricycle to go to the port (near the market) for island hopping.
3. There are lots of local eatery that serves delicious meal. Burp!
4. The town proper is busy as a bee (maybe because it was fiesta when we were there) with their industry. There are local stores and markets, rental shops for diving, many tricycles (most common mode of transportation) and people offering tour packages promoting tourism in the island. Got a nightlife too! Local stores offering karaoke and booze.
5. Island attractions are superb! Just go, see and explore!

my travel experience: 10/10

Enjoy your stay! :)







Aerial view of the island

Busuanga Airport

Clean, nice and affordable hotel

Busy Coron
Siete Picados
Fish feeding
School of fish excited for feeding
Entrance to Twin Lagoon

The entrance
Inside the Twin Lagoon


Skeleton Shipwreck
Mt. Tapyas at night
Mt. Tapyas' 721 steps
The other side of the peak
Entrance going to Malcapuya Island
White sand, crystal clear water at Malcapuya Beach
Snorkeling at Malcapuya Beach
Our delicious lunch prepared by our boatmen/guide


A bit of hiking on our way to Kayangan Lake
Kayangan Lake, dubbed as the cleanest lake in Asia
Clean and crystal clear water

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