Plunging to the Waters of Coron

Swim, swim and swim. An endless swim in the cool clear water in Coron. Certainly, nobody can resist the temptation of the beaches. It's definitely ME time when you are in Coron. Forget about the fast-paced life in the city and the noisy surroundings. There are numerous beaches and snorkeling site in Coron for you to plunge in.

Famous tourist destination place is the Kayangan Lake. The distinct feature of the place is that its a combination of salt and lake water. So don't be surprised if you feel something different when you are in the water. One must also be prepared for a long walk going to the lake however all of these will fade because it’s definitely a worth it experience.

the most captured place in Coron

taking a swim in Kayangan Lake

the fishes in Kayangan Lake

The Twin Lagoon holds a magnificent towering rock formation. On a low tide, one can kayak under the rock and on high tide one can swim through the hole of the rock.

CYC is an island which you do not have to pay any entrance fee. The place is full of mangroves. We were also able to see small fishes on the roots of the mangroves. The place easily gets crowded since it’s free.

Banana Island is a beautiful place for beach goers. It has a wide beach and tree houses for guests. A trip to this island will take an hour of boat ride. The water is clear blue. The place is perfect for sun bathing and to relax. There is also a nearby spot for snorkeling.

Another distant island is Malcapuya. Just like Banana Island, the place has a long and wide beach. A must do in the island is to climb the top of the hill. The view is very spectacular. Tourist must only prepare for a steep climb.

 

For diving enthusiast, the ship wreck during World War II is a must see. The wreck has become home for different sea creatures. 

Taking a Dip of Life in Coron

Palawan has always been my dream destination for a vacation. It finally comes true when we decided to book a flight going to Coron, which is an island that is part of Palawan.

Coron is very much famous for its white beaches, its rich marine life which is a perfect place for snorkeling and scuba diving and its rock formation. The first thing we did in Coron is the town tour. From Busuanga airport to the town proper is a one hour drive. There were already a lots of resort located on the mountains going down the town. You also have the opportunity to overlook the whole town and the sea. The market place and pier are paralleled to each other and are surrounded by inns.

 

On our first day we stayed at Mt. Tapyas inn which is situated on the side of the mountain. The mountain also has the famous Coron name just like the hollywood name on sta. Monica Hills in the U.S. We can see it on our view aside from of course the fantastic view of the sea and other islands near Coron. In the afternoon, we did a hike of Mt. Tapyas which consists of some 700 steps. Our tour guide said that we can finish the hike in just an hour. It’s perfect to do the hike in the afternoon so that you can watch the setting of the sun. It’s a very tiring hike. We did some stops along the way not only to rest but to also take some pictures. Along the hike the kids who served as our tour guide told us that the mountain got its name when a bomb hit the mountain during World War II. The bomb has taken off a large portion of the mountain. Tapyas is a tagalog word which means to take a part off. On top of the mountain is a large cross. You can also clearly see another mountain which resembles a sleeping giant. After taking some picture and a short rest we started to descent from the mountain. As we go down we were able to see the sunset.

Our driver said that after a tiring hike, the tourist usually heads out to the hot springs. It was already dark when we reach the hot spring. They water was very soothing on our feet. They made a pool on the place which is only waist deep really intended to relax your tired legs muscles. The place is full of mangroves. Since it was dark we cannot fully see if the water from the hot spring leads to the sea.

These are other pictures taken at Mt. Tapyas view deck.