Coron: Trip Highlights (continued)
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3. Beach Bumming
a. Black Island
This was my favorite island because it was stunningly beautiful with its limestone mountain, powdery white sand, and azure water. This served as our stop-over for lunch after our trip from Calauit Park.
b. Malcapuya Island
Malcapuya island is about 1½ hours of boat travel from Coron town. We were there on our last day and it was the perfect place to unwind after all our tours. It also boasts of an abundant marine life perfect for snorkeling.
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c. Bulungan Beach
This may not be as stunning as the other 2 islands in the list but it has its own charm. The Kalachuchi trees that abound its shores gave this small islet its charm and was a perfect stop-over for lunch.
d. CYC Beach
Like Bulungan Beach, it wasn’t as stunning but we had fun swimming towards the raft, trying to get on the raft, and doing jump shots while on it. It was pretty hilarious and jump shots in an unstable bamboo raft is not advisable and should never be done.
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4. Twin Lagoon
This was my favorite spot. It wasn’t included in the Coron Island Tour (B-1) from Coron Galeri, but they were accommodating enough to include this in our itinerary for an additional 100php/pax to cover for the entrance fee. It was incredibly picturesque. Two (2) lagoons separated by a wall of rock formation and you can pass to the inner lagoon by either swimming through a narrow opening or climbing the wooden stairs. The inner lagoon was so serene and eerie at the same time especially after the crowd has left.
5. Kayangan Lake
This is the most photographed spot in Coron for a reason. The limestone cliffs that surround the emerald lake is enchantingly beautiful. We were there late in the afternoon hence we enjoyed the serenity of the lake without the crowd.
6. Others
a. Mt. Tapyas
The 718 steps going up this mountain was challenging, but the sunset view that greeted us on top was worth it. Bring mosquito repellant and water.
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b. Maquinit Hot spring
This was a perfect stop to relieve your aching muscles after the climb to Mt. Tapyas. Entrance fee was 150php/pax and the tricycle ride going here was 350php for a group of 3-5 persons.
c. Coron Market
We had fun snacking our way around the market. We found this fruit shake stand that sells 5-peso shakes, as well as snack stands reminiscent of our grade school years: cotton candies, grilled corn, and popcorns. You can also find souvenir items sold by the locals here.
Itinerary:
Day 1: Mt. Tapyas, Maquinit Hot spring
Day 2: Calauit Safari Tour (Calauit Safari, Black Island, Lusong Coral Garden, Lusong Gunboat)
Day 3: Coron Island Tour (CYC island, Calachuchi Coral Eden/Coral Garden, Twin Lagoon, Lunch at Bulungan Beach, Twin Peaks Reef, Kayangan Lake)
Day 4: Malcapuya Island Tour
*We availed of the Day 2-4 tours from Coron Galeri.
** For Day 1, we hired a tricycle to take us to Mt. Tapyas and Maquinit Hot springs
***Twin Lagoon was not part of the itinerary from Coron Galeri, we paid an additional 100/pax for this to be included in our tour.
Enough talking and hope you enjoy this video shot and edited by Froi.
