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Best Places to Visit in Coron

Discover the must-see destinations in Coron, Palawan, and prepare to be mesmerized by the pristine beaches, crystal-clear waters, and stunning landscapes that this tropical paradise has to offer.
This travel guide provides all the essential information you need to plan your perfect vacation in Coron.

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Kayangan Lake

Kayangan Lake is a stunning brackish-water lake on Coron Island, surrounded by dramatic limestone cliffs and known for its remarkably clear, blue-green waters. The lake is part of the ancestral domain of the Calamian Tagbanwa Tribe, who consider it a sacred site with deep cultural and spiritual significance.

To reach Kayangan Lake, visitors climb around 160 steps up and over the limestone cliff, where a viewpoint offers a spectacular panoramic view of the surrounding cove and islands. From here, the trail descends to the lake below. The climb can be a little challenging, but the scenery and refreshing waters make the effort well worthwhile.

👉 Want to see it for yourself? Kayangan Lake is part of the Coron Island Super Ultimate Tour, which you can book online.

Twin Lagoon

Twin Lagoon is one of the highlights of the Coron Island, surrounded by dramatic limestone cliffs and lush tropical vegetation. To enter the inner lagoon, visitors can either swim through a small opening in the rock or climb down a ladder built into the cliff.

Inside, visitors can kayak through the calm waters and enjoy the spectacular scenery. The lagoon is known for its unusual mix of warm and cool water, caused by the meeting of seawater and freshwater at different depths. Its peaceful setting and striking rock formations make Twin Lagoon a memorable stop on the tour.

👉 Want to see it for yourself? Twin Lagoon is part of the Coron Island Super Ultimate Tour, which you can book online.

Barracuda Lake

Barracuda Lake is a fascinating natural site on Coron Island, surrounded by dramatic limestone formations and known for its clear, deep waters. It is also considered a sacred site by the Calamian Tagbanwa Tribe, the Indigenous people of Coron Island, adding an important cultural dimension to its natural beauty.

The lake is particularly popular with divers, who can experience striking thermoclines as they move between layers of warm and cooler water. Beneath the surface, unusual rock formations and underwater landscapes create an otherworldly setting that makes diving here a memorable experience.

👉 Barracuda Lake is one of the stops on the Coron Island Super Ultimate Tour, making it easy to include this remarkable site in a full-day island-hopping experience.

Malcapuya Island

Malcapuya Island is a beautiful tropical escape known for its long stretch of powdery white sand and crystal-clear, calm waters. It is ideal for swimming and snorkelling, with colourful coral reefs and tropical fish just offshore.

The island is a popular stop on island-hopping trips, with picnic tables providing a lovely setting for lunch by the beach. Visitors can enjoy a fresh coconut from one of the local vendors, relax on the swings or take a short climb to the island’s highest point for panoramic views. The picturesque setting also offers plenty of opportunities for memorable holiday photos.

👉Malcapuya Island can be visited as part of the Coron Island Hopping Tour, an excellent choice for exploring some of Coron’s most beautiful beaches.

Black Island

Black Island is a secluded tropical paradise known for its white sand, crystal-clear waters and dramatic black limestone cliffs. Located off the northern coast of Busuanga, it is generally quieter than many of Coron’s better-known island-hopping destinations.

The island offers plenty to explore, including a shipwreck, caves with unusual rock formations and natural pools hidden inside the cliffs. Visitors can also explore water caves and tunnels, swim in a cold spring, or relax in the simple picnic huts. The surrounding waters are home to colourful corals and abundant marine life, making Black Island an excellent spot for snorkelling and diving.

👉Black Island can be reached by boat or visited as part of the Calauit and Black Island Tour, which combines the island with a visit to the Calauit Wildlife Sanctuary.

Banana Island

Banana Island is a popular stop on Coron island-hopping tours, known for its white sandy beach, clear waters and excellent snorkelling. The island is well maintained and offers a peaceful setting for a swim, a relaxing break or some time in the shade of the hammocks.

The surrounding waters are rich in colourful corals and marine life, with plenty of tropical fish to spot while snorkelling. Visitors can also enjoy a leisurely walk around the island or take photos of its picturesque coastline.

👉Banana Island is often included in Coron island-hopping itineraries, making it an easy addition for visitors looking to combine beautiful beaches with great snorkelling.

Pass Island

Pass Island is a remote tropical escape with a beautiful white-sand beach, clear waters and excellent snorkelling. Located around two hours by boat from Coron, the journey is longer than for many other island-hopping stops, but the secluded setting makes it well worthwhile.

Tall palm trees provide shade along the beach, while the surrounding waters are rich in marine life. Snorkellers can spot colourful corals, reef fish, sea anemones with clownfish and giant clams, creating an experience that feels like swimming in a natural aquarium. The tour also includes some of Coron’s historic Japanese shipwrecks, offering the opportunity to combine a peaceful island escape with fascinating underwater exploration.

👉For those looking to discover Coron’s remote beaches, vibrant marine life and World War II wrecks, Pass Island is included in the Coron Reef & Wrecks Tour, available to book online.

Siete Pecados

Siete Pecados is one of Coron’s most popular snorkelling spots, made up of seven small limestone islands surrounded by clear, shallow waters. The area is part of a protected marine sanctuary, with healthy coral reefs and an abundance of tropical fish just beneath the surface.

Visitors can snorkel among colourful corals and marine life while enjoying the dramatic limestone scenery above the water. The relatively shallow reef makes it an accessible and rewarding stop for both experienced snorkellers and those trying it for the first time.

👉Siete Pecados is included in the Coron Island Super Ultimate Tour, offering visitors the chance to discover one of Coron’s best-known marine sanctuaries as part of a full-day island-hopping experience.

Bulog Island

Bulog Island is a small tropical gem known for its fine white sand, clear turquoise waters and picturesque sandbar, which becomes partially submerged at high tide. Its unspoilt setting makes it an ideal place for swimming, relaxing on the beach and enjoying the surrounding scenery.

👉Bulog Island is a popular stop on the Coron Island Hopping Tour, which also includes Malcapuya Island and Ditaytayan Island, making it a great choice for exploring some of Coron’s most beautiful beaches in a single day.

Mount Tapyas

Mount Tapyas is one of Coron Town’s most recognisable landmarks, with 720 steps leading to a large cross at the summit. The climb takes around 15–20 minutes and can be challenging in the heat, but the panoramic views over Coron Town, the bay and surrounding mountains make it worthwhile.

The viewpoint is particularly beautiful in the late afternoon, when visitors can enjoy the sunset from above. It is best to start the climb before sunset to avoid the strongest heat and allow enough time to reach the top.

👉Mount Tapyas is included in the Coron Town Sightseeing Tour, which also offers an easy way to explore other highlights around town.