Top 5 Epic Things To Do In Coron
Coron was the first place that we went to during our travels in the Philippines. It showed us straight away how beautiful country the Philippines can be! Coron has a lot of epic things to do without being too touristic and we have listed 5 of them below!
Coron is a small island is a part of the Palawan province in the Philippines. It is a smaller, more pristine and more quiet version of El Nido. The tourism hasn’t fully reached here yet. This old fishing town is slowly starting to transform into a somewhat more touristic place and starting to welcome the tourists to explore. In Coron you can find freshwater lakes, lookouts, and lagoons.
Coron certainly is a place that won’t disappoint you. We have listed five of the epic things we think you should do while visiting Coron. If Coron isn’t already on your list of places you want to go, we think it’s time to reconsider and write it down. Book your ticket, because you are in for a treat!
We will show you the Top 5 Epic Things to do in Coron:
1. Dive into the epic Barracuda Lake
One of the most epic and beautiful things you will see around Coron is definitely the Barracuda Lake. To see this lake you can take the CORON ISLAND HOPPING TOUR B. You can also rent a kayak from Coron town. The price for the kayak is 500 pesos a day and then you will also need to pay the entrance fee to Barracuda Lake. It takes about one hour to go from Coron town to Barracuda Lake with kayak so you need to be fit enough. We recommend you to take the tour and have everything sorted for you already as well as lunch, and you can just sit back and relax the beauty around Coron.
You can book you CORON ISLAND HOPPING TOUR B HERE
This lake is located a short walk away from the ocean and you will reach it by stairs.
The lake consists of freshwater and is surrounded by limestone. The lake is a halocline and a thermocline. That means it has layers of salt and freshwater and varying temperatures in the water. Make sure to bring a snorkel with you, because the most beautiful part is hidden underwater. Rugged limestone formations underwater make an epic spot for snorkeling or free diving. This place has really some unique beauty to offer!
2. Swim in Twin Lagoon
To be able to visit this place you can go on CORON ISLAND HOPPING TOUR B. If you are a bigger group of people you can also choose to rent you a boat for the day. That costs 3000 pesos. Remember to bring your own food and cash to pay the entrance fee.
The Twin Lagoon consists of two lagoons. During low tide, you can swim through a short tunnel whereas during high tide you can climb over it to reach the second lagoon. This place is breathtakingly beautiful but you have to be prepared for that it will be a lot of other people visiting this epic place as well. It doesn’t make it less beautiful though!
In the lagoon, saltwater and freshwater meets which create layers of varying water temperatures. There is limestone surrounding the inner lagoon and you can find corals and marine life.
3. Swim in Lake Kayangan
This is the cleanest lake in the Philippines and is a popular hotspot for tourists in Coron. This lake is easiest to visit with CORON ISLAND HOPPING TOUR A and once again, you will definitely not be the only person in the lake. Its beauty makes it worth a visit anyway! You are also able to visit here by a private boat, same way as the previous two.
Lake Kayagan is located a short walk away from the ocean and you reach it by the stairs. Once you reach the top of the stairs with a beautiful view out over the turquoise lake will greet you. There is also a lookout if you choose to follow the left-hand stairs. When you get down to the lake you will most definitely be mind blown by the clear blue water and beautiful surrounding. There will be a lot of other people floating around in their orange life vests, but it just adds up to the beautiful colors.
You can book your CORON ISLAND HOPPING TOUR A HERE
4. Soak in Maquinit Springs
You might wonder who would want to visit hot springs when they are in the Philippines and the temperature is reaching 30 degrees. Our answer is: A LOT OF PEOPLE. These beautiful natural hot springs are found just a 20-minute drive away from Coron town. This is probably one of the most relaxing things to do in Coron, except laying on the beach. The hot springs reaches temperatures of 39-41 degrees so it’s recommended to go here when the sun has already set. They are also one of the few saltwater hot springs in the world.
This place closes at 8 pm but they close the entrance gates at 7 pm. The entrance fee is 200 pesos per person. The hot springs consist of one bigger pool and two smaller ones which are surrounded by a big picnic area. The whole area is lit up by lovely lights that make this place feel magical. There is a change room in the area and you can also buy some snacks.
5. Hike Mt. Tapyas
The last of the 5 epic things you can do in Coron is to hike up to the lookout in Mt. Tapyas in Coron town. This makes the perfect spot to see the sunset over the bay. The epic view from the top stretches from Coron Town all the way to Busuanga Island. This hike has 721 steps. If you are going for sunset we recommend you to start the hike one hour before the sunset. Then you can also can enjoy the view in daylight. There is not much to see during the hike up, you will mainly focus on just making the way up in the heat. It is first when you reach half ways you will start to get a glimpse of the view. After you have made your way on the top, the view will be rewarding!
This is our top 5 Epic things to do in Coron guide. We hope that you found some tips on what you can do during your stay in Coron!
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