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Published: September 15th 2012
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Airlines -Although there are 3 carriers that can take you to Coron, Cebu Pacific, Air Phil and Zest Air, it is highly recommended that you take Zest Air.
Zest Air is the only carrier that can bring you to Coron despite low visibility. Please take note that Busunaga Airport has short runway and has no light. So it is best to get morning flight, since by experience it rains during afternoons.
My plane fare cost me 1036.00 two way via Cebu Pacific
From Busanga Airport it will take another 30 to 45 min to arrive to Coron proper. From there you can choose a variety of lodging...
For our Lodging We took Cofi Doki, located in front of one and only hospital in Coron.
The whole lodging is made of sawali, bamboo and wood. It has 4 large rooms that can accommodate maximum of 5 adults per room and 2 rooms good for 2 pax. Rooms and partitions are also made of wood and sawali so be informed that sound and noises from the other rooms can be heard easily. It is therefore not recommended for light sleeper.
Cofi doki is
cofi doki
dining area equipped with:
Generator – due to the sudden influx of hotels, Coron is experiencing shortage in electrical power
Television –Channel 2 and 7
For a budget tour, I would recommend Cofi Doki, tours and lodging for 5 days only cost me only Five Thousand Pesos (P 5,000.00), inclusive of 4 breakfast and 3 lunch.
I have envisioned Coron as like the famous Boracay, however beaches in Coron although white and beautiful it is not reachable via land transport. A Banka ride is required to reach beautiful beaches in Coron.
6 great destinations in Coron
1. Kayangan Lake- if you miss this, it is like you have never been to Coron. To go up to Kayangan Lake, you must be very fit. Not recommended to children below 5 years of age. To reach the top, you need to climb approximately 75 steep steps and never step on the black stone with white markings, they are very slippery.
Once on top, grab your snorkel and you will see there are rock formations below the like. It is like seeing a whole ancient city submerged below sea level.
Drop by the small
cave at the stoned walls, although small, you will see the wonders of nature.
Bring your camera, cause you don’t want to not to capture this captivating place, and going down and going up again is not a very great idea. Minimum hours required – 1 hour
2. Maguinit Hot Spring amazingly a natural hot spring in the middle of the sea. The water is about 37 to 40 degrees, it will definitely refresh you after your hike from Kayangan Lake, so don’t forget to try it. Drink of lots of water after this experience, definitely you have sweat a lot. Maximum stay recommended 30 min
3. Twin Lagoon – salty water and fresh water are supernaturally combined making swimming a challenge
4. Coral Garden – vast variety of Corals and fishes surrounds you. Bring bread for fish feeding, you will be amazed, fishes there are so used to humans feeding them, that they are not scared anymore. They will follow you hoping for a taste of bread.
5. Skeleton Wreck
At the pier
gateway to islands of coron witnessed1944 American Ship right below you banka.
6. Mt Tapayas – grueling 724 steps before your reach the top, you will witnessed the whole Island of Coron. Not recommended for those with heart ailments, joint problems and children below 6 years di age. Going up you will need 30-45 min with continuous stop, while going down about 15 minutes.
(Some sights that are worth visiting in Coron are not mentioned here, due to I did not have a chance to personally see them) For
Souvenirs go to Coron Souvenir shop and you will see a wide array of magnets, jiggers, t-shirts, pearls, wallets and a lot more.
They sell 3 flavored cashew – try them and you will surely love them.
You can buy also fresh fish at their local market, at about 80 per kilo as compared 200 plus in Manila. You can check it in as your check in bagged but will need a stryo for it which you can purchased also at Coron's local market at about 180.00 to 340.00 depending on the size.
Transportation – 10.00 tricycle ride
Recommended stay - maximum 5 days and 4
nights over and above that it will be boring
A Must bring to coron
1. Camera - better if underwater camera
2. Aqua Shoes – it is highly recommended to bring this for your feet protection. Most corals are within reach.
3. Snorkel - if u don’t have your own, you can rent them at 100 to 150 pesos for whole day.
4. Sun block
5. Cash – still a remote province and has no credit card system
*** No Sun cell coverage from busuanga and the whole Island of Coron Overall, I would rate my Coron experience with a 3 Thumbs up !
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