Top places to visit in Coron

• Kayangan Lake Coron Crystal Water

  lake · 4.9 rating · about 4 h · check the fee at the gate

  Consistently rated the cleanest lake in Asia — Kayangan Lake is a stunning freshwater lake surrounded by sheer limestone cliffs accessible by a steep 10-minute trail from the sea. The emerald water clarity is extraordinary.

• Coron Island Hopping Tour A

  beach · 4.7 rating · about 8 h · check the fee at the gate

  The standard Coron Island Hopping Tour A covering the essential highlights — Kayangan Lake, Twin Lagoon, Skeleton Wreck, Coral Garden, and Smith Beach. The most popular day tour in Coron.

• Mount Tapyas Coron Sunset Walk

  viewpoint · 4.6 rating · about 1.5 h · free entry

  A 700-step staircase up Mount Tapyas gives panoramic views over Coron Island, Busuanga Island, the surrounding sea, and dozens of limestone islands. The most accessible viewpoint in Coron and spectacular at sunset.

• WW2 Japanese Wreck Diving Coron

  underwater · 4.9 rating · about 5 h · check the fee at the gate

  The Japanese WW2 wrecks sunk by the US Navy in September 1944 lie scattered on the seabed around Coron Bay. These 12 ships are among the best wreck diving sites in the world — full of marine life, coral growth, and historical artefacts.

• Barracuda Lake Coron Thermocline

  lake · 4.7 rating · about 3 h · check the fee at the gate

  A lake known for a dramatic thermocline — within a few metres of depth the water shifts from warm to cold in an instant, creating a remarkable diving and snorkelling sensation. The underwater limestone formations are spectacular.

• Coron Town Heritage Walk Busuanga

  district · 4.4 rating · about 2 h · check the fee at the gate

  The small town of Coron on Busuanga Island has a charming waterfront, traditional Filipino wooden houses, excellent seafood restaurants, and the backdrop of dramatic limestone peaks. The most atmospheric market town in northern Palawan.

• Coron Coral Garden Snorkelling

  underwater · 4.6 rating · about 2 h · check the fee at the gate

  The Coral Garden between Coron and Busuanga islands has a beautiful shallow reef system with massive table corals, sea fans, and abundant tropical fish. One of the best snorkelling spots included on most island hop tours.

• Malcapuya Beach Coron Pristine

  beach · 4.7 rating · about 4 h · check the fee at the gate

  One of the most pristine white sand beaches in Coron — a long arc of powder sand with crystal water and minimal development. Accessible by banca on island-hopping tours.

• Coron Seafood Restaurant Waterfront

  district · 4.5 rating · about 2 h · check the fee at the gate

  The waterfront restaurants in Coron town serve the freshest Busuanga seafood — blue crab, squid, prawns, and the daily catch from the overnight fishing boats. The best seafood dining in northern Palawan.

• Coron Maquinit Hotspring Soak

  viewpoint · 4.5 rating · about 1.5 h · check the fee at the gate

  The Maquinit Hot Spring near Coron town is one of the few saltwater hot springs in the world — a pool of naturally warm mineral water at 39-40 degrees Celsius, surrounded by mangroves. Extremely relaxing after a day of diving.

• Skeleton Wreck Shallow Coron

  underwater · 4.6 rating · about 2 h · check the fee at the gate

  A shallow WW2 Japanese wreck accessible to snorkellers without diving certification — the wreck lies in just 5-10m of water and is densely covered in coral and sea fans. Reef fish are abundant.

• Coron Bulog Dos Island White Beach

  beach · 4.6 rating · about 3 h · check the fee at the gate

  Bulog Dos Island has a beautiful white sand beach with a sandbar extending into the sea and excellent snorkelling around the rocky outcrops. Part of several Coron island-hopping tour packages.

Things to do

• Coron Kayangan Lake Heritage Snorkeling Tour Sightseeing · 5 h · from PHP 1,800 per person
• Coron Twin Lagoons Secret Lagoon Tour Boat Boat · 6 h · from PHP 1,800 per person
• Coron Mount Tapyas Summit Trek Panoramic Views Adventure · 2 h
• Coron Sunset Cruise Coron Bay Karst Silhouettes Boat · 2.5 h · from PHP 1,200 per person
• Coron Maquinit Hot Springs Saltwater Heritage Pool Nature · 2.5 h · from PHP 490 per person
• Coron WWII Japanese Shipwreck Diving Heritage Diving · 6 h · from PHP 3,100 per person
• Coron Coron Lake Freshwater Heritage Swim Nature · 3 h · from PHP 920 per person
• Coron Coron Palawan Island Hopping Full Day North Boat · 10 h · from PHP 2,200 per person

Where to stay in Coron

• Beach Town about PHP 3,500 per night

  Island town with beach resorts and diving

Hotels

• The Funny Lion Coron 5-star · PHP 7,000 to PHP 22,000 per night
• Huma Island Resort & Spa Coron 5-star · PHP 20,000 to PHP 70,000 per night
• Coron Calamianes Luxury Villa Private 5-star · PHP 35,000 to PHP 80,000 per night
• SETIR Coron Overwater Resort 5-star · PHP 30,000 to PHP 95,000 per night
• La Natura Resort Coron 4-star · PHP 4,500 to PHP 13,000 per night
• Busuanga Bay Lodge Coron 5-star · PHP 12,000 to PHP 40,000 per night

Where to eat

• Kawayanan Grill Station Coron Filipino, Seafood, Grill · about PHP 700 per person
• Sea Horse Restaurant Coron Filipino, Seafood, Multi-cuisine · about PHP 600 per person
• Coron Diving Hub Restaurant Filipino, Seafood, Diver Community · about PHP 600 per person
• Coron Night Market Grills Filipino, Street Food, Night Market · about PHP 350 per person
• Coron Bay View Sunset Bar Bar, Filipino, Continental · about PHP 600 per person
• Kalamit Cafeteria Coron Local Filipino, Home Cooking, Budget · about PHP 250 per person
• La Sirenetta Coron Italian Italian, Pizza, Mediterranean · about PHP 800 per person
• Coron Treasure Island Restaurant Filipino, Seafood, Traditional · about PHP 600 per person

Getting to Coron

Airport: Coron (USU)

How visitors arrive in Coron

• Flight into Busuanga airport By air from Manila · common

  The airport on Busuanga Island is the air gateway, with flights from Manila; shared vans take visitors to Coron town. Source: en.wikivoyage.org

• Boat from El Nido By ferry from El Nido · common

  Motor boats and island-hopping expedition boats link El Nido with Coron. Source: en.wikivoyage.org

• Ferry from Manila or Puerto Princesa By ferry from Manila, Puerto Princesa · possible

  Passenger ferries and cargo-passenger ships reach Coron port from Manila and Puerto Princesa. Source: en.wikivoyage.org

From the airport to the centre

• Shared van from Busuanga Airport

  Fixed-cost shared vans run from the airport (Francisco B. Reyes, USU) to Coron town. Staff ask your hotel and seat you with others going the same way; the van leaves when full. Source: en.wikivoyage.org

From the port to the centre

• Boats and ferries into Coron unconfirmed

  2GO ferries connect from Manila and Puerto Princesa, and passenger boats run from El Nido. Check current schedules before travel. Source: en.wikivoyage.org

Getting around

• Boat

  Island hopping around Coron is done by boat, either on group tours sold by local agencies or by hiring a bangka with a captain at the port.

• Tricycle main way to get around

  Tricycles are found throughout downtown Coron and are the usual way to get around town, including the run from the port.

• Walking

Safety and scams to avoid

• Money exchange short-change

  Major tourist zones

  Cashier counts notes quickly, palms one, then re-counts and accuses you of being short.

  How to avoid it: Use credit card. Count change yourself before stepping away.

Best time to visit Coron

• Jan 33°C
• Feb 33°C
• Mar 33°C
• Apr 34°C
• May 34°C
• Jun 32°C
• Jul 31°C
• Aug 31°C
• Sep 31°C
• Oct 32°C
• Nov 33°C
• Dec 32°C

More in Philippines

• Manila
• Boracay
• Siargao Island
• Cebu
• El Nido
• Puerto Princesa

Frequently asked questions about Coron

How many days do you need in Coron?

A typical trip to Coron is 3-4 days.

What are the top-rated places to visit in Coron?

The highest-rated places in our Coron guide are Kayangan Lake Coron Crystal Water, WW2 Japanese Wreck Diving Coron, Coron Island Hopping Tour A, Barracuda Lake Coron Thermocline, Malcapuya Beach Coron Pristine.

Where should I stay in Coron?

Our guide covers these areas to stay in Coron: Beach Town.

How do I get around Coron?

Ways to get around Coron covered in our guide: Boat, Tricycle, Walking.

What scams should I watch out for in Coron?

Scams reported to us for Coron include Money exchange short-change. Each is explained in the guide, with how to avoid it.

What is the weather like in Coron?

Average daytime highs in Coron run from 31°C in Jul to 34°C in Apr.

Which airport is nearest to Coron?

The nearest airport to Coron has the code USU.