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Water Activities · Coron, Palawan
A day on Coron Island Tour B stitches together Barracuda Lake’s strange thermocline, snorkeling over a WWII skeleton wreck, and the twin pools of the lagoons—an accessible, eight-hour run of the archipelago’s best coastal scenes.
Read the story →Land Adventures · Coron, Palawan
A tight, climbable summit overlooking Coron’s reefs and lagoons, Mt. Tapyas delivers a huge view for relatively little effort—perfect for golden hour or as part of a town tour that finishes at Maquinit Hot Spring.
Read the story →Water Activities · Coron, Palawan
Coron Bay is a compact, high-contrast playground of towering limestone, powder-white sandbars and WWII wrecks. From high-energy watersports to slow island-hopping around Malcapuya and Ditaytayan, the bay offers both speed and stillness in one unforgettable day.
Read the story →Water Activities · Coron, Palawan
Fine white sand, clear turquoise water, and accessible reef snorkeling make Malcapuya Island a highlight of Coron’s island-hopping circuit—easy to reach by speedboat and ideal for a full-day beach escape.
Read the story →Water Activities · Coron, Palawan
A white-sand crescent tucked among Coron’s karsts, Smith Beach is a low-key island-hopping stop with shallow reefs, gentle swimming, and easy snorkeling. It’s ideal for families and anyone wanting a quieter counterbalance to the crowded lagoons.
Read the story →Water Activities · Coron, Palawan
Kayangan Lake is Coron’s glass-blue core: a short climb to a razor-edged viewpoint and crystalline water that invites a careful swim. This guide lays out the why and how—timing, etiquette, and what to pack—to make the most of a half-day in one of Palawan’s most photographed lagoons.
Read the story →Boat Charters · Coron, Palawan
A speedboat ride from Coron opens onto Banana Island’s curve of white sand and shallow reef. Perfect for a day of snorkeling, sandbar photos, and easy, restorative beach time.
Read the story →Boat Charters · Coron, Palawan
A tucked-away white sand curve on Coron Island, Banul Beach pairs shallow snorkeling with karst-backed vistas—perfect for a private yacht stop or a restful pause on a classic island-hopping day.
Read the story →Water Activities · Coron, Palawan
Twin Lagoon is Coron's compact theater of limestone and water—two emerald basins split by a rocky seam. Swim the tunnel at high tide or climb the ladder at low tide; either way, arrive early and move slowly.
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