Kayangan Lake
Coron Island's most-photographed spot: a clear freshwater-brackish lake in a karst amphitheater, reached by a short climb over a wooden trail — access is managed with the Tagbanua community.
Palawan, MIMAROPA · Philippines
Coron
Jagged limestone islands, emerald lagoons, and WWII shipwrecks around Coron town on Busuanga island — lakes, reefs, and wreck diving in Palawan's far north.
About Coron
Lagoons, lakes, and sunken warships
Coron refers both to the town on Busuanga island and to the dramatic limestone island just offshore — one of the most distinctive seascapes in the Philippines. Coron Island's interior holds clear, brackish lakes such as Kayangan and Barracuda, reached on foot trails managed with the island's Tagbanua community, while Twin Lagoon and the region's white-sand stops fill the standard island-hopping day. Below the surface, the bay is famous for a fleet of WWII Japanese shipwrecks lying within recreational diving depth, making Coron one of Asia's best-known wreck-diving destinations. Between lagoon swims, reef snorkeling, and wreck dives, most visits center on the water, with the town's hotels and dive shops as the practical base.
Places & Experiences
Highlights of Coron
Twin Lagoon
Two connected lagoons entered through a gap in the limestone — swim or climb the ladder across depending on the tide.
WWII Shipwrecks
A fleet of Japanese supply ships sunk in 1944 lies across the bay — many within recreational diving depth, making Coron a world-famous wreck-diving destination.
Barracuda Lake
A deep, thermally layered lake between karst walls, popular with divers for its unusual temperature shifts and dramatic underwater walls.
Things to Do
What to do in Coron
- 01
Island-hop around Coron Island's lagoons and lakes
Kayangan, Twin Lagoon, and Barracuda Lake, with routes varying by conditions
- 02
Snorkel the shallow reefs and the skeleton wreck in the bay
- 03
Dive the WWII shipwrecks lying within recreational depth
- 04
Climb to the Kayangan Lake viewpoint over the bay
- 05
Visit Black Island's white beach and bat cave on the western side
- 06
Take a hot-spring dip at Maquinit at the end of a lagoon day
Where to Stay
Where to stay in Coron
01
Coron town proper — the practical base: hotels, guesthouses, dive shops, and tour operators around the harbor
02
Busuanga's outer coast — quieter resorts and lodges spread along the island, best with arranged transport
Travel Planning
Plan your Coron journey
Getting There
- Coron is served by Busuanga Airport, with flights from Manila and other cities; schedules change frequently, so confirm current options directly with carriers.
- Ferries and cargo boats connect Coron with El Nido and other Palawan ports; crossings depend on sea conditions and current timetables — check before planning a combined route.
- From Busuanga Airport, shuttle vans and tricycles cover the roughly 30- to 40-minute ride into Coron town; agree fares ahead.
- Island-hopping and dive boats depart from Coron town's piers; arrangements are made through tour operators and dive shops locally.
Best Time to Visit
Coron is broadly a year-round destination, with drier, calmer seas typically from November to May and wetter months from June to October. Lagoon and wreck visits depend on weather and sea conditions; crossings between islands can be affected by seasonal winds, so confirm current conditions with operators when planning.
Travel Tips
- Coron Island sites are managed with the Indigenous Tagbanua community — entrance fees apply, and access rules and open days can change; follow current local guidance
- Island-hopping and dive routes vary with weather, tide, and permits; specific stops are never guaranteed
- Wreck dives require appropriate certification and conditions; dive shops confirm suitability locally
- Environmental and marine park fees are commonly collected; amounts change — carry cash
- Boat travel between islands depends on sea state; allow flexibility in your plans
Plan Your Trip
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Where to Stay
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Getting There
Plan Your Trip to Coron
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Things to Do
Coron Ultimate Island Hopping Day Tour
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