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== CORON = is easily accessible by air and by sea to and from Manila. Schedules and other travel information are available at the carrier’s website. CORON = is located in the Calamianes group of islands in Northern Palawan. Four main islands make up the Calamianes Archipelago. These are Busuanga, Coron, Culion and Linapacan. There are four municipalities in the area, but the center of commerce is the town of Coron, which is found on the southeastern tip of Busuanga Island. CORON TOWN = the ideal jump-off point for island hopping trips. Explore this quite town and fall in love with its friendly people and laidback atmosphere. CORON ISLAND = home to the indigenous Tagbanua tribes, CoronIsland with its towering gray limestone cliffs, blue-green lakes and numerous coves and lagoons is one of the area’s main tourist attractions. Kayangan Lake adjudged as the country’s cleanest lake for three straight years. It is a good swimming area. Bamboo raft riding is also sometimes available. The twenty to thirty minute trek to the lake offers spectacular views and plenty of photo opportunities. A cave near the summit offers more thrills for the adventurous. CORON ISLAND has other lakes and beaches aside from those mentioned below. It is also home to two villages of Palawan’s indigenous people the Tagbanuas. Some parts of the island especially the other lakes are not open to the general public because these are considered sacred ancestral lands. CORON ISLAND is about twenty minutes away by motor banca from Coron town. The major industry is fishing although during the past ten years, tourism has been steadily increasing. There is also some farming in the barrios. COMMUNICATION = Globe, Touch Mobile, Smart and Talk n Text all have mobile phone signal. Sun does not yet have a cell site in the area. There are internet cafes in town (CALAMIAN PLANET ONLINE) and other where one may check and send emails.
Language: Pilipino and Cuyonon, Palawan’s native dialect, are the main languages spoken. A majority of the population can also converse in English. Bisaya (or Cebuano) is also spoken by a small segment. The Tagbanuas have their own dialect called Tinagbanua, which is similar to the Calamianes’ own dialect, Caramianen, but it is rarely used today.
AirTransportation: Three airlines, Philippines Airlines, Cebu Pacific & Zestair have daily flights from the Manila. Busuanga Airport is approximately 1 hour. Land trip from Busuanga airport to Coron town is 30 to 45 minutes. CEBU PACIFIC : http://cebupacificair.com PHILIPPINE AIRLINES : http://philippineairlines.com ZESTAIR : http://www.zestair.com.ph Sea Transportation: Superferry leaves Manila every Friday night on or about 7:15 PM for Coron. The voyage takes approximately 12 hours hence ETA Coron pier is 6:30-7:00 AM Saturday. Sandoval Lodge is about 10 minutes away by land transport from the pier.
Here are some things to remember to make your trip CLOTHING: Light, loose and comfortable recommended as Coron has tropical climate.
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MONEY : Be sure to bring enough Philippine Pesos for your entire stay. Some hotels and establishments have money changing services and also accept major credit card. Hotels may also accommodate guest’s request for a cash advance against a credit card. Travellers checks are usually not accepted. A two (2) ATM machine is available (LANDBANK & ALLIED SAVINGS BANK) but only caters to banks accredited under ExpressNet.
CONSERVATION FEES : There is conservation Fees imposed by Marine Park Managements. Tagbanua Tribes of Coron Island and other tourist attractions for its protection and management. ENVIRONMENT: Practice ecological responsibility. Please do not liter or collect plants and animals. HEALTH : Remember to bring insect repellant and an adequate supply of your personal prescription medications. A district hospital and several pharmacies are available to serve your health needs. COMMUNICATIONS : Cellular phone service is available. You can also find internet service in some hotels and internet café. Resorts may have a sattlelite phone connection. ELECTRICITY : The electrical system in Coron runs at 220 volts. Most outlets use flat parallel flat blades. So you may have to bring an adapter. MT. TAPYAS = at over 2,000 feet above sea level. Mount Tapyas View Deck provides exhilarating views of the town, as well as its surrounding islands. This is where you want to be come sunset or sundown. Mt. Tapyas located on top of a hill with a big cross in the middle; the park can be reached by climbing a stairway of more than 700 steps. The viewing deck offers a panoramic view of Coron Bay. MABENTANGEN FOREST PARK = It’s a man made pool with fresh water flowing from the rain forest. Interesting endemic flora and fauna can be found around the forest park. MAQINIT HOT SPRINGS = the blissfully warm and salty waters of the spring provides a soothing counterpoint to frenzy of activities you may had. Just take a dip and relax in its healing waters. with a temperature ranging from 38 to 41 degrees Celsius, Maquinit’s waters are very relaxing and therapeutically. It is the perfect place to go after a day of trekking and snorkeling. It has a flow output of 85 liters/second or a whopping 5115 liter/minute! It is unique because unlike other hot springs, its
waters are salty with a slight sulphuric content. In addition, the algae that grow on its pools walls contain spirulina. KABU BEACH = Only 20 minutes by motorcycle from the town center, these is serene getaway, perfect for a day spent lazing under the sun, with refreshing views of Coron Island Ancestral Domain. SIETE PECADOS = this cluster of seven islets in home to a rich marine life abundant corals, fish of varied colors and species. The beauty underneath makes Siete Pecados one of Coron best sites for snorkeling. Siete Pecados located near Maquinit Hot Springs, Siete Pecados is a cluster of seven small islands. According to legend, seven sisters went swimming against their mother’s wishes. As a consequence they all drowned and afterwards, seven small islands sprouted from the sea. Siete Pecados is a good snorkeling area.
KAYANGAN LAKE = Prepare to be mesmerized by its stately beauty and grace. The entrance itself is awe-inspiring, as is the view from the top. It has been hailed many times over as the cleanest fresh water lake in the country. Kayangan Lake – adjudged as the country’s cleanest lake for three straight years. It is a good swimming area. Bamboo raft riding is also sometimes available. The twenty to thirty minute trek to the lake offers spectacular views and plenty of photo opportunities. A cave near the summit offers more thrills for the adventurous. BANOL BEACH = perhaps the most well known amongst Coron Island beaches, Banol actually has two beaches, “Banol nga mabael” (Big Banol) and “Banol ng maite” (Small Banol) . Its rock formations are a photographer’s delight. The natives in it are also a source of Nido or Bird’s Nest (“balinsasayaw” in our native tongue), main ingredient for the Bird’s nest soup found in Chinese restaurants. BARRACUDA LAKE = hidden behind a collection of limestone walls. This lake has the added attraction of its thermal layers. It is named for the resident Barracuda that is said to haunt its watersso be on the lookout! Perfect for diving! Barracuda Lake – named
after a barracuda that supposedly resides within its waters. The path is much shorter than Kayangan but a little more challenging for first timers. Its waters are deeper than its more famous sister. TWIN LAGOONS = dare to swim into a small underwater tunnel to across from one lagoon to another. The limestone cliffs that separate the two lagoons. The tranquil waters, along with the challenge of the underwater tunnel make for an unforgettable adventure. Twin Lagoon – two lagoons separated by a wall of rock. During low tide, an opening at the base of the cliff appears enabling swimmers to cross to the other lagoon. MAYNUNO BEACH = this provide a delightful mixture of white sandy beach and limestone cliffs. Great for picnics, snorkeling and a bit of fishing. ATUWAYAN = originally called Katuayan,(a place full of Tuay, a kind of shell) by the natives, Atuayan beach is situated I a cove with a small island near its mouth which makes it child friendly because there is virtually no current. It has the longest beach among the Coron Island beaches. It also has a decent snorkeling area and the natives taking care of it are among the most accommodating. Ideal also for kayaking. For the adventurous, Atuayan Lake is located just behind the beach, but one has to scale the cliff first. next to barracuda lake a small white beach MALWAWEY ISLAND = a small island located off the Western side of Coron Island across Atuayan Beach. It features a nice coral reef (on the side facing Atuayan), and a small shipwreck. It has a very small beach with probably the finest white sand among the Coron Island beaches. Also known as Skeleton Wreck. CALUMBUYAN ISLAND = offers one of the best reefs for snorkeling. Its white and shady beach makes it an ideal picnic place. A destination definitely worth going. LUSONG GUNBOAT WRECK = an authentic WWII Japanese ship. Shallow enough that it does not require the tourist to go scuba diving to view it.
CORAL GARDEN = another excellent snorkeling area. After seeing Coral Garden, one American guest said “I have never seen such beauty, and I have gone snorkeling in many parts of the world.” His six year old companion put it more eloquently when he said… “totally wicked…” CULION TOWN = a trip to historic Culion town includes a visit to a centuries old Spanish Church, an ancient watch tower, and a museum. DIBATOC ISLAND = located near the eastern entrance of Coron Bay, the beach at Dibatoc Island is one of the best in Coron. However due to its location, it is not an advisable destination when the Amihan (easterly winds) is in full swing. There are other destinations such as Dibotunay Island, Banana Island, Diwaran, North and South Cay, and Black Island. For more information on these please contact us.
Language: Pilipino and Cuyonon, Palawan’s native dialect, are the main languages spoken. A majority of the population can also converse in English. Bisaya (or Cebuano) is also spoken by a small segment. The Tagbanuas have their own dialect called Tinagbanua, which is similar to the Calamianes’ own dialect, Caramianen, but it is rarely used today.
clothing
is
MONEY : Be sure to bring enough Philippine Pesos for your entire stay. Some hotels and establishments have money changing services and also accept major credit card. Hotels may also accommodate guest’s request for a cash advance against a credit card. Travellers checks are usually not accepted. A two (2) ATM machine is available (LANDBANK & ALLIED SAVINGS BANK) but only caters to banks accredited under ExpressNet.
CONSERVATION FEES : There is conservation Fees imposed by Marine Park Managements. Tagbanua Tribes of Coron Island and other tourist attractions for its protection and management. ENVIRONMENT: Practice ecological responsibility. Please do not liter or collect plants and animals. HEALTH : Remember to bring insect repellant and an adequate supply of your personal prescription medications. A district hospital and several pharmacies are available to serve your health needs. COMMUNICATIONS : Cellular phone service is available. You can also find internet service in some hotels and internet café. Resorts may have a sattlelite phone connection. ELECTRICITY : The electrical system in Coron runs at 220 volts. Most outlets use flat parallel flat blades. So you may have to bring an adapter. MT. TAPYAS = at over 2,000 feet above sea level. Mount Tapyas View Deck provides exhilarating views of the town, as well as its surrounding islands. This is where you want to be come sunset or sundown. Mt. Tapyas located on top of a hill with a big cross in the middle; the park can be reached by climbing a stairway of more than 700 steps. The viewing deck offers a panoramic view of Coron Bay. MABENTANGEN FOREST PARK = It’s a man made pool with fresh water flowing from the rain forest. Interesting endemic flora and fauna can be found around the forest park. MAQINIT HOT SPRINGS = the blissfully warm and salty waters of the spring provides a soothing counterpoint to frenzy of activities you may had. Just take a dip and relax in its healing waters. with a temperature ranging from 38 to 41 degrees Celsius, Maquinit’s waters are very relaxing and therapeutically. It is the perfect place to go after a day of trekking and snorkeling. It has a flow output of 85 liters/second or a whopping 5115 liter/minute! It is unique because unlike other hot springs, its
waters are salty with a slight sulphuric content. In addition, the algae that grow on its pools walls contain spirulina. KABU BEACH = Only 20 minutes by motorcycle from the town center, these is serene getaway, perfect for a day spent lazing under the sun, with refreshing views of Coron Island Ancestral Domain. SIETE PECADOS = this cluster of seven islets in home to a rich marine life abundant corals, fish of varied colors and species. The beauty underneath makes Siete Pecados one of Coron best sites for snorkeling. Siete Pecados located near Maquinit Hot Springs, Siete Pecados is a cluster of seven small islands. According to legend, seven sisters went swimming against their mother’s wishes. As a consequence they all drowned and afterwards, seven small islands sprouted from the sea. Siete Pecados is a good snorkeling area.
KAYANGAN LAKE = Prepare to be mesmerized by its stately beauty and grace. The entrance itself is awe-inspiring, as is the view from the top. It has been hailed many times over as the cleanest fresh water lake in the country. Kayangan Lake – adjudged as the country’s cleanest lake for three straight years. It is a good swimming area. Bamboo raft riding is also sometimes available. The twenty to thirty minute trek to the lake offers spectacular views and plenty of photo opportunities. A cave near the summit offers more thrills for the adventurous. BANOL BEACH = perhaps the most well known amongst Coron Island beaches, Banol actually has two beaches, “Banol nga mabael” (Big Banol) and “Banol ng maite” (Small Banol) . Its rock formations are a photographer’s delight. The natives in it are also a source of Nido or Bird’s Nest (“balinsasayaw” in our native tongue), main ingredient for the Bird’s nest soup found in Chinese restaurants. BARRACUDA LAKE = hidden behind a collection of limestone walls. This lake has the added attraction of its thermal layers. It is named for the resident Barracuda that is said to haunt its watersso be on the lookout! Perfect for diving! Barracuda Lake – named
after a barracuda that supposedly resides within its waters. The path is much shorter than Kayangan but a little more challenging for first timers. Its waters are deeper than its more famous sister. TWIN LAGOONS = dare to swim into a small underwater tunnel to across from one lagoon to another. The limestone cliffs that separate the two lagoons. The tranquil waters, along with the challenge of the underwater tunnel make for an unforgettable adventure. Twin Lagoon – two lagoons separated by a wall of rock. During low tide, an opening at the base of the cliff appears enabling swimmers to cross to the other lagoon. MAYNUNO BEACH = this provide a delightful mixture of white sandy beach and limestone cliffs. Great for picnics, snorkeling and a bit of fishing. ATUWAYAN = originally called Katuayan,(a place full of Tuay, a kind of shell) by the natives, Atuayan beach is situated I a cove with a small island near its mouth which makes it child friendly because there is virtually no current. It has the longest beach among the Coron Island beaches. It also has a decent snorkeling area and the natives taking care of it are among the most accommodating. Ideal also for kayaking. For the adventurous, Atuayan Lake is located just behind the beach, but one has to scale the cliff first. next to barracuda lake a small white beach MALWAWEY ISLAND = a small island located off the Western side of Coron Island across Atuayan Beach. It features a nice coral reef (on the side facing Atuayan), and a small shipwreck. It has a very small beach with probably the finest white sand among the Coron Island beaches. Also known as Skeleton Wreck. CALUMBUYAN ISLAND = offers one of the best reefs for snorkeling. Its white and shady beach makes it an ideal picnic place. A destination definitely worth going. LUSONG GUNBOAT WRECK = an authentic WWII Japanese ship. Shallow enough that it does not require the tourist to go scuba diving to view it.
CORAL GARDEN = another excellent snorkeling area. After seeing Coral Garden, one American guest said “I have never seen such beauty, and I have gone snorkeling in many parts of the world.” His six year old companion put it more eloquently when he said… “totally wicked…” CULION TOWN = a trip to historic Culion town includes a visit to a centuries old Spanish Church, an ancient watch tower, and a museum. DIBATOC ISLAND = located near the eastern entrance of Coron Bay, the beach at Dibatoc Island is one of the best in Coron. However due to its location, it is not an advisable destination when the Amihan (easterly winds) is in full swing. There are other destinations such as Dibotunay Island, Banana Island, Diwaran, North and South Cay, and Black Island. For more information on these please contact us.
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