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Coron

Palawan's shipwreck diving capital — Kayangan Lake + Twin Lagoon + WWII wrecks

Coron is northern Palawan's island paradise — 12 Japanese WWII shipwrecks make it a world-class dive site. Above water: Kayangan Lake (called the cleanest lake in Asia), Twin Lagoon, Barracuda Lake + Malcapuya Beach.

Airport
Busuanga (USU) 30 min drive to Coron Town
Best season
November-May
Famous for
Kayangan Lake + 12 WWII shipwrecks
Diving grade
Beginner to technical (wrecks 10-40m)

Coron highlights

Kayangan Lake

The "cleanest lake in Asia" — turquoise water in a karst-ringed crater. Short climb from beach to viewpoint.

Twin Lagoon

Two lagoons connected by an underwater passage. Swim or duck under a rock at low tide.

WWII shipwreck diving

12 Japanese wrecks from 1944 — Akitsushima + Irako most famous. Beginner-friendly at 10-25m.

Barracuda Lake

Freshwater above saltwater — thermocline halocline dive. Unique warm/cold layered experience.

Malcapuya + Banana beaches

Long white-sand beaches — full-day speedboat tour. Beach lunch.

Maquinit Hot Springs

Natural saltwater hot spring at 40°C — evening soak.

Getting there

Busuanga Airport (USU/XCN) has flights from Manila (1h 10m) + Cebu. Van transfer to Coron Town (30 min). Alternatively: ferry from El Nido (5-8h).

Getting around

Tricycle in town PHP 15-30. Island tours by outrigger boat. Scooter rental PHP 400-500/day.

Best time to visit

November-May (dry). Avoid July-September (typhoon).

Budget per day

$25-50 backpacker · $70-140 mid-range · $250+ luxury (Two Seasons Coron)

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Frequently asked about Coron

How do I get to Coron?
Fly Manila-Busuanga (USU/XCN) direct (1h 10m). Van to Coron Town takes 30 min. Or 2GO ferry from Manila (12h overnight).
How many days do I need in Coron?
4 days minimum — day 1 arrive, day 2 Coron Island tour (Kayangan + Twin Lagoon), day 3 wreck diving or beach tour, day 4 depart.
Do I need to know how to dive?
No — but Coron's biggest attraction is wreck diving. Non-divers can snorkel some sites. Discover Scuba $60-80 for beginners.
When is the best time to visit Coron?
November-May (dry). December-March best diving visibility.