The Coron town tour is highly recommended for your first-day tour since it only takes half of your day. Known for its preserved beauty, Coron island attracts both Filipino locals and foreigners. If you’ve traveled from Manila in the morning and arrive in Coron by lunch or afternoon, you’ll still have time to check in at your hotel, rest a bit, and wait for your van to arrive for the Coron town tour, which costs P700/$14. Calamian Islands Travel and Tour is one of the trusted providers of Coron tourist spots.
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Coron Souvenirs and Gift Shop
There are lots of souvenir shops in town, but this one has a wide variety of items to adore: clothes, scarves, hats, home decorations, ethnic items, purses, jewelry, and of course, food. They have it all here. You can also rent a GoPro at this store.
Address: 252X+MW Coron Town Proper, Coron, Palawan
Lualhati Park
There isn’t much to see at Lualhati Park except for the view of Sleeping Giant (mountain) and Mount Tapyas. Lualhati Park is also the place where boats are docked.
Lualhati Park Address: Coron Town Proper, Busuanga, Philippines
Mount Tapyas
Mount Tapyas is a mountain with concrete stairs to make it easier for people to climb to the top. It is the second tallest mountain in Busuanga, with 722 or 724 steps, so make sure to bring a handkerchief, a fan, and water. There are plenty of areas to strike a pose, and it also offers a great view of the sunset.
From the Tagalog word, “Tapyas”, meaning chipped off this mountain was ripped off from the bombs during the world war. The cross is the marking point to reach the summit so looking at this till it gets closer is half a taste of victory.
The victory is what happens when you have the 360 breathtaking view of the city, the sea, the mountain, the grass, the sunset.
Maquinit Hot Spring
You wouldn’t want to miss this hot spring, as Maquinit Hot Spring is one of the few hot springs in the world. It’s best to enjoy this bath after a sweaty trek up Mount Tapyas. The entrance closes at 7 PM, but you can stay until 8:30 PM, and there is an entrance fee.
Maquinit Hot Spring is a man-made pool located between the hill and the sea, surrounded by mangroves. It is said that the water gets hot because of an inactive volcano underground. The first soak can be a challenge due to its 40-degree Celsius temperature. Despite that, the presence of minerals and spirulina can help cure diseases.
There is a bridge made of bamboo if you want to come closer to the sea for picture taking.
Casoy Store
Casoy is the specialty of Coron. IF you are willing to spend money for cashew nuts, this is a recommended place.
San Agustin Church
A Catholic Church to visit in Coron. It’s founded in 1901.
Before calling it a day beyond your tour package, you can finish the night by eating at Island Boy Grill. They serve seafood, and if you want lobster for dinner, Island Boy Grill has plenty; the lobsters are freshly displayed in their aquarium. What a beautiful day to be alive. #CoronTheWorld
Disclaimer: A post purely for leisure!
