Places to See

Tapyas Ecological Park, Busuanga Island

Go up to its 800 cemented steps and you will find it worthwhile to see the majestic view of Coron Island and its entirety. The scenery and the windy atmosphere on the top provide an experience of nature's beauty that could only be found on the rarest opportunity…

Maquinit Hot Springs, Busuanga Island

Relax and stretch those tired bodies in the flowing salt water spring pools, known to have healing properties and therapeutic benefits. A 30 minute journey from Coron, these two privately maintained pools will soothe even the distant veins of your inner being.

Barracuda Lake, Coron Island

Live to tell the tale… Witness a barracuda 5 feet long roaming the eerie placidness of the lake. Steep limestone cliffs surround this body of water. Temperature ranges from 28-38 celsius, hot but divable up to maximum depth of 100 feet. Do you have the guts to dive and photograph the big barracuda? Can you endure the heat that creeps within the dark misty lake?

Cayangan Lake, Coron Island

Awarded as one of the cleanest lake, it is now under the care of the Tagbanuas, natives of the island who collect an entrance fee of $8.00 per person from foreign visitors.

Calauit Island, Wildlife Safari

This 3,700 hectare sanctuary is a game preserve for African and Palawan wildlife: Calamian deer, mousedeer, peackocks, bear cats, impalas, giraffes and an aviary are the primary attractions of this national park. An admission fee of $5.00 and a fare of another $5.00 is usually charge. Renting a vehicle will be a good advice (a 4 to 6 hours travel time) from Coron to Caluit Island.

Bintuan Coral Gardens

A sanctuary for snorkeling and swimming enthusiasts, this place is teeming with different coral reefs of various shapes, colors and sizes. Great for shallow diving and perfect for coral sight seeing.

Things to Do

Scuba Diving

One of the best wreck diving destination in Asia! Prepare your gear and get ready to see and touch one of the country's national treasure since World War II. Choose from numerous wreck sites all divable and within actual reach of your hands!

• “OKIKAWA MARU” is a 50 feet long wreck, which is often affected by strong tidal currents. Good corals and sponges comprise most of the marine life in this area. Penetration possibilities are for advanced divers only.
• “AKITSUSHIMA”, the Japanese flying boat tender, divers can strikingly breach the engine room to see the four engines lying in the deep blue sea.
• “KOGYO MARU”, a freighter sunk with bulldozer, cement mixer, anti-aircraft guns and airfield building equipment on its Hold. Now, shoals of fish and corals inhabit the wreck.
• “IRAKO”, the hull is still quite intact with corals and sponges outlying the structures. A big ship with clear visibility underwater, but too deep for begineers.
• “TANGAT WRECK”, a freighter with a length of approximately 450 feet, this is an ideal dive spot with various marine life such as giant puffers and banaba fishes roaming on its mast and stern. Cargo rooms can be penetrated easily.
• “NANSHIN MARU”, a tanker with approximately 130-165 feet, it sits upright on sandy bottom where it could be seen in most clear water. Night dive is also possible in this site.
• “GUNBOAT AT TANGAT”, close to Tangat island, this small gunboat or U-boat Hunter is approximately 114 feet and can be reached at a maximum of 59 feet underwater. You can see the shape and explore the ship even at 10 feet under.
• “KYOKUZAN MARU”, a freighter 500-600 feet long located at the Northeast of Busuanga island. Still complete with Japanese cars and trucks in its cargo rooms, this big wreck offers good visibility up to 65 feet.
• GUNBOAT AT LUSONG”, close to Lusong island, this gunboat is similar to the gunboat wrecked at Tangat island. Ideal for snorkeling, the ship's stern breaks the water above during low tide and exposes variety of fish and hard corals to adore.

Ocean Kayaking

Paddle up while strolling in-between islands through an ocean kayak. Revere the limestone scenery and the mangrove forests around it through the vast salt sea.

Horseback Riding

Just half a dollar tricycle ride from Coron lies the land of the cowboys, Mabintangen's-Horse Valley! Enjoy the trip around different plantations, forests, rivers and hills within the islands through horseback riding. Then celebrate Saturday evening with grilled beefsteak and roasted potatoes in the midst of a bonfire's country atmosphere. Half day activity cost at about $12.00, full day at $24.00.

Wind Surfing

A windsurfer? Then you have no excuse to get involve. A wind during May to December of the year is steady and perfect for many windsurfers. Renting a surfboard is available in most resorts.

Snorkeling

The undersea world is now yours to discover! Explore beatiful reefs in each island and swim through the clearest ocean of water adorned with living colors of sponges, fishes and corals in different shapes and sizes gliding out from the shallow.

Island and Beach Hopping

There are 80 islands and islets which makes the Calamian Group of Islands or Calamianes waiting for you to explore. Each are famous for its own distinctive feature. Take for example Malajon Island (or Black Island) and its caves and caverns, Calambuyan Island and its beautiful coral reefs and the Talampulan and its fishing village called Panlaitan. Maybe you could discover more…

Beach Bonfire & Picnic

Find love with your partner in front of a romantic bonfire or enjoy with your family the sun and ocean sound in the background on a white sun beach in one of Coron's neighboring resorts.

Bird Watching

Behind the Kokusnuss Garden Resort at Coron is an avian realm of exceptional beauty. From seafishers, swallows, fantail and others-you have to experience it to complete the list.

Mountain Climbing & Hiking

Still not satisfied with ocean adventuring? Challenge yourself, prepare your camping gear and launch an expedition to the second highest mountain in Palawan. Tundalara is a 2,000 ft. mountain that poses a 3 to 4 hours hike to serious climbers. Advisable to bring a guide (with a local fee of $10.00), this activity could further take you to the wildest place of the island.

Motorbiking

Walking just to see the other beautiful places of the island is tiresome. Why walk when you can bike? A cool activity for those motorbike experts. Follow the 45 minute track that leads to Yulo King Ranch, a 40,000 hectare cattle ranch that likened to an African Savanna. Or take the longest 2 hour route via National Highway that leads to Concepcion Waterfall, a peaceful and idyllic place to be. Just don your protective clothes and trousers for it will be a dusty ride ahead. Rental fee for the bike is pegged at $16.00.

The Nightlife

A night here at Coron is nothing much to offer except talks with other tourists and native folks while having a beer and listening to music. There are few pub houses in the island and a small disco in the town especially during Friday and Saturday night.

Where to Stay

RESORTS

Kokusnuss Garden Resort and Restaurant, Busuanga Island

A nature of beauty, quiet and peace… The only resort facility in Coron Town that offers 24 individual cottages and bungalows, a large fruit tree garden with chairs and hammocks, and an enchanting garden restaurant where fresh seafood and Asian and European homemade specials are offered as delicacies and menu.

Price range from $12.00 to $32.00 per night

Maricaban Bay Marina Resort, Busuanga Island

One of the newest resorts to hit the islands! An emerging haven for holiday addicts, Maricaban offers a cozy and intimate atmosphere in its Bayview Cabins made of fragrant cedar woods. A Floating Bar, al fresco Restaurant serving ala carte, clubhouse, watersports center, and a swimming pool makes it the most exciting happening at mainland Busuanga!

Price range from $45.00 to $150.00 per night

Discovery Resort, Decanituan Island

A place that boast a western style of lodging… This resort has a boat shuttle service available 24 hours a day to bring travellers to Coron and back within 10 minutes. It has bungalows with terraces overlooking the bay. Search the fun on this island and discover your greatest experience!

Price range from $4.00 to $35.00 per night

Coral Bay Marine Resort, Popototan Island

A marine resource conservation area… This resort is a home to a wide diversity of marine life, coral reefs, dugong, dolphins, manta rays and others. Its beautiful beaches and spectacular seascapes can be viewed 360 degrees in a hill, exposing a breathtaking view of this magnificent bay.

Price range from $50.00 to $210.00 3 days/2 nights accomodation package

Evergreen Diving Resort, Popototan Island

Be on the shoe of Robinson Crusoe and enjoy the serenity of lush-green trees as old as 230 years old, carefully landscaped and architectually emphasized to conform with the design of its resort facilities.

Price range from $31.00 to $39.00 per night

Club Paradise Resort, Dimakya Island

Make your vacation complete in the club! With 700 meters of pure white sand and turquoise water, this resort set the balance of nature's activities with recreational and business leisure. Sing loud with your friends and family in the videoke room, shop for souvenirs in the Sari-Sari boutique shop, conduct conferences and seminars in the function rooms, stretch your muscle out and check your health in the Reflexology Center and Clinic or even dine and wine in its various bars and restaurants. You don't have to be a member in order for you to enjoy these all!

Price range from $40.00 to $115.00 per night

Dive Link Resort, Uson Island

Your connection to nature… Travel to this resort and suit all your holiday activities in a garden of flowering shrubs and coconut trees. All cottages and furniture are made of bamboo, handmade for your comfort. Whether boats sailing or birds flying by, the link to its beautiful scenery could be truly a wonderful experience!

Price range from $80.00 to $127.00 per night/per room basis

Sangat Island Reserve, Sangat Island

Said to be the cure to tired busy city life, this resort has an extraordinary concept of a sanctuary not of a marine life but of travelers relaxing on an ultimate experience with nature. Complete with full-deck cottages, a secluded villa for a more private vacation, a restaurant that offers buffet style international cousine, a bar that entices you with exoctic cocktails and international wines and a natural white sand beach that provide a wild intention of never coming home-Oh what an awesome place to remember!

INNS & LODGINGS

Kalamayan Inn

With less than 100 meters from the dock and public market and located at the center of the town, Kalamayan is truly a good overnight place to stay. All rooms are air-conditioned, with a cozy bar and restaurant that stands above the rest.

Seahorse Inn

Owned by Canadian Raymond Colet and his Filipina wife Vanessa, this inn that provides bed and breakfast to travelers and tourists are located at the mainland Busuanga on a private 600 acre peninsula fronting the China sea.

L&M Pe Sea Lodge and Restaurant

This clean and simple lodge complete with single and double rooms with private bath can give you an opportunity to mingle with the common people and enjoy the savor of cooking your own favorite seafoods because of its proximity to the market.

Other Important Places

Hospital

Don't worry about health problems, there is a District Hospital in the town that treat patients for free! You have to only pay for your medicine bills and other hospital materials used from your treatment and consultation.

Getting There

By Air

Seair Philippines of South East Asian Airlines flies daily from Manila to Busuanga and back. It has four flights that alternates all over the week, every morning from 0715H (except Tuesday and Saturday) to 1445H (Friday and Saturday only). Round trip cost at approximately $95.00.

Asian Spirit has one that flies daily from Manila (ETD 0840H to ETA 0940H) and the other every Monday, Friday and Sunday only (ETD 1400H to 1500H). Round trip promo cost at $107.00 only until November 30, 2005.

By Ferry

Operated by WG&A, Our Lady of Medjugorje leaves from Manila North Harbor every Friday at 1600H. At only 12 hours of sea traveling, you will reach Coron the next day morning. Tickets could be purchased at SuperFerry Ticket Office at Pier 4 with the following rates: Economy P820.00, Tourist P1,225.00, Cabin P1,640.00, Suite P3,940. Ticket is per person and it's purchase are without meals.

NOTE:

• * Prices on room accommodations is on per person basis unless otherwise indicated.
• ** Sea/Flight schedules and fares are subject to change without prior notice.