I got a lot of useful tips from faceless entities. I think it’s time to pay it forward. I have been asked several times regarding this beautiful place in northern Palawan, Coron.
Coron is part of the Calamian or Calamianes group of Islands. I first heard of this paradise in 2005 when a friend went there. I had no idea how beautiful this place is until my visit to Calamian, in June 2008.
There are several ways to go to Coron, one is by plane which lands in the Busuanga airport or a cheaper alternative is by Superferry. My officemates and I, took the latter.
There is only one Superferry trip to Coron per week. We left Manila at 5pm Friday and we woke up to a beautiful sunrise in Coron, Saturday morning. I didn’t notice the 12-hour boat ride despite a crowing rooster (in a box) a few meters away from us and despite the strong wind which blew my pillows and slippers away. Our deck’s temperature ranged from uber-hot to uncomfortable cold but I managed to sleep through it.
We stayed in Village Lodge (Contact person: Bec, 09189201517), an ancestral house converted to a guesthouse, it is located near the town center. I’d really recommend this cozy place with its delicious food and clean rooms. (http://www.coronvillagelodge.com/)
Coron has a lot to offer. And we tried to maximize the two full days we had.
Coron Sunrise
Siete Pecados (this is a very nice snorkeling site but the current was strong at the time we went there)
Kayangan Lake (i love the serenity and azureness of this lake)
Twin Lagoons (this is entrance to the twin lagoons with several bancas full of tourists awaiting their turn; going to the inner lagoon is an adventure in itself)
Beach (bluer than blue)
Limestone (amazing formations, you have to see 'em to believe)
Calumbuyan (this island was not impressive but it is photogenic)
I have no pictures of Barracuda Lake, Maquinit Hot Springs, and the Coral Garden. But these places shouldn't be missed when you visit Coron. We were able to go to all these places in two days. However, there were still a lot of sites we missed (Malapascua, Calauit to name a few), this is one place I would love going back to.
Coron is one of the many reasons this country rocks.
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