Coron

Limestone lagoons, WWII wrecks, and Palawan's most surreal island scenery.

Coron sits at the northern tip of Palawan in the Philippines, surrounded by the Calamian Islands. The area is famous for crystal-clear lagoons enclosed by jagged limestone karsts, world-class wreck diving on sunken WWII Japanese warships, and powdery white-sand beaches reached by traditional bangka boats.

Highlights

• Kayangan and Twin Lagoons
• Barracuda Lake freshwater dive
• WWII Japanese shipwreck diving
• Mount Tapyas sunset viewpoint
• Maquinit hot springs
• Island hopping in the Calamian group

Best Time to Visit

November through May is the dry season with calm seas — March and April are the warmest. June through October brings monsoon rains and occasional typhoons.

Language: Filipino, English widely spoken · Currency: Philippine Peso (PHP, ₱)