Coron Island | Affordable and Fun World-Class Island
| Affordable and Fun World-Class Island. Coron Island, a group of islands independent of the main island of Palawan 🏝
People often compare it to El Nido
But it has its own unique charm ✨
It is famous for its world-class WWII shipwreck diving
Additionally, the karst landscape 🗻, stunning beaches 🏖, and jelly-like freshwater lakes
All attract people from afar
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🌍 Basic Information:
📍 Location: Located in the Calamian Islands, northern Palawan, Philippines
✈️ Arrival: Manila ✈ Coron Island
📄 VISA: Philippine visa 📜 (Visa-free with Schengen, US, Australian, Canadian, or Japanese visa)
💵 Currency: Philippine Peso 💵
💱 Exchange Rate: 1:7.93 💹
🗣 Language: Filipino/English 🇺🇸🗨
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☀ Best Time to Visit
Rainy Season: July-September
Dry Season: November-May, less rain, sunny
Advantages: Stable tropical climate
Clothing: Swimsuit, sun-protective clothing, slippers, goggles, hat, umbrella
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🗺 How to Get There:
✈️ By Plane
Manila 👉 Busuanga, 1.5 hours
🚢 By Ferry
Departure:
· From Manila --- 29 hours ⏳ every Tuesday and Friday
· From Puerto Princesa --- 16 hours ⏳ every Wednesday and Saturday
· From El Nido --- 3-4 hours ⏳ every Wednesday
Arrival: Uson Island Public Pier 🛳
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📷 Touring Coron Island
🛵 Motorcycle
Rent one, cheap, available at hotels
🚗 Tricycle
In Coron town, cheap, can share rides
🚌 Shared/Private Tours
Contact local agencies for island hopping tours
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🏠 Accommodation
🏝 Budget
If on a tight budget, you can find cost-effective hotels in town
Such as: Coron Hilltop View Resort, Coron Eco Lodge 🏨
🏨 Mid-range
Not too expensive, but good facilities and services 🏘
Recommended: Coron Westown Resort, Sophia's Garden Resort 🏠
⛺ Luxury
Sea views, service, and dining are top-notch 🌿
Recommended: Two Seasons Coron Bayside Hotel, Huma Island Resort & Spa ⛺
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📸 Main Attractions:
📍 Kayangan Lake
One of the cleanest lakes in the Philippines, the viewpoint here is amazing
📍 Swimming in Barracuda Lake
Bring an underwater camera, snorkel around the sunken fishing boats, swim with tropical fish 🐠
📍 Join the Coron Calauit Wildlife Safari
Visit the wildlife sanctuary, see African giraffes, zebras, and brown deer
📍 Shipwreck Snorkeling
World-class shipwreck diving spots, the small Japanese fleet sunk in '44
📍 Hike Tapyas
210 meters high, the second highest mountain in Coron Island, overlooking the town 🏞