Day 1 - CORON ISLAND LOOP
We took the Cebu Pacific Air flight going to Busuanga, Palawan. ETD 9:05 and ETA 10.05 but Manila to Busuanga usually run over 45minutes only. When we got there, Some airport staff handed us a Tourist Information Sheet, it's a must for every visitors of Coron. Then our contact Lodge (Darayonan Lodge) fetch us, It takes 30-40 minutes drive from Airport to Coron town, I was really suprise there are no "Slippery when wet or Sharp Curve ahead" road signs Instead I saw "Ranch Ahead" Signs, because Coron itself is a "ranchohan" we drove to the lodge and get our 10minutes rest before we start our Coron loop.
Stop Over 1 - Siete Pecados Marine Park
Marine Life at Siete Pecados
After our rest and getting ourselves ready for the water, Our tour guide, Jinkee prepare everything that we need for our trip (Our Lunch, Gadgets, and others) We rented a snorkel sets at the market near the boat dock for 100php per day, it's supposed to be 150php but tinatawaran namin, hehehe, basta tumawad lang para makamura. But be careful of using it because if you lost it you will pay more than 100x of the price, 100php will turn into 1,500-2,000php, so just take extra careful.
So, from the dock, it takes 10minutes boat ride to Siete Pecados. One of the best fish feeding area. It's called Siete Pecados because there are total of 7 islets in the area, who they believe and a myth of seven siblings who have drowned and become islets. Water Current is a lil bit strong in the afternoon that's why we decided to take the Siete Pecados first. It's already noon when we reach there but the hunger we felt washed up when we begin our fish feeding sessions (LoL!). Variety of fishes and sizes. The best way to feed? just stay at the boat ladder and feed them with bread, so really need to have lotsa lotsa of bread. Snorkel is a must, you gonna miss a closer encounter with the fishes without snorkels. Upon leaving the Siete Pecados, we keep on saying "parang bitin, super dami ng isda grabeh" lol :-Þ
Entrance Fee: 100php
So, from the dock, it takes 10minutes boat ride to Siete Pecados. One of the best fish feeding area. It's called Siete Pecados because there are total of 7 islets in the area, who they believe and a myth of seven siblings who have drowned and become islets. Water Current is a lil bit strong in the afternoon that's why we decided to take the Siete Pecados first. It's already noon when we reach there but the hunger we felt washed up when we begin our fish feeding sessions (LoL!). Variety of fishes and sizes. The best way to feed? just stay at the boat ladder and feed them with bread, so really need to have lotsa lotsa of bread. Snorkel is a must, you gonna miss a closer encounter with the fishes without snorkels. Upon leaving the Siete Pecados, we keep on saying "parang bitin, super dami ng isda grabeh" lol :-Þ
Entrance Fee: 100php
Stop Over 2 - Banol Beach
Clear Waters of Banol Beach
From Siete Pecados, Banol beach is about 15minutes. You will love the aquamarine water while approaching the beach. Banol beach is one of the many white beaches in Coron, it is in care of the Tagbanua people. There are huts for you to stay and shed from the sun. We had our yummy lunch there, with crabs, talong salad, pork w/ camote and banana which was prepared by our hosts from Darayonan Lodge. Full lunch doesn't matter because we have all our time to burn it into the water with the fishes that are just in the shore to swim by. It is a good location for snorkeling and kayaking. Just be careful because there are some sea urchins that you might step on. This is where you can enjoy swimming especially with kids. Too bad because mosquitoes are bitting us while we are on the cottages.
Entrance Fee : 100php
Entrance Fee : 100php
Stop Over 3 - Twin Lagoon
Entrance to the Lagoon
From Banol beach, reaching Twin Lagoon is about 15minutes, you just cannot expect that behind great rock formations are great lakes and lagoon. During high tides, going inside the lagoon is to climb in a rock a bit,no worries because there is a ladder for you to climb easily. During low tides, it is more exciting to try to swim under the narrow opening on the side of the mountain for you to get in. Going through it is like moving into another world, another dimension. The water is cool and silent. Trees cling to the sides of gray limestones. You can more appreciate and see the beauty of the lagoon by looking up, lifevests supported. The serenity of the place makes you believe that Coron is totally a blessed place.
Entrance Fee : 100php
Entrance Fee : 100php
Stop Over 4 - Barracuda Lake
Enjoying at the Barracuda Lake
10minutes from Twin Lagoon is Barracuda Lake. Where hot and cold, fresh water meet under the surface. The most interesting is the mysterious freshwater Barracuda Lake located in between towering limestones and can be only accessed by hiking with all your gears for 5-10mins along tricky limestone path because behind it, is the wonderful scenery of barracuda lake. You will just enjoy swimming and soaking at the water, snorkeling not needed because of the deep water, you can see none but just rocks somewhere on the sides of the lake. Some says diving is a great experience at barracuda. Water is deep blue green.
Entrance Fee: 100php
Entrance Fee: 100php
Stop Over 5 - Kayangan Lake
top view on your way to Kayangan Lake
I should say, this is the best of all that we've been to. In one word, this lake is just absolutely MAGICAL. Hiking to the lake is extremely not a joke. Rocky and slippery. It takes 10 - 15minutes going up depends on your stamina. On rainy days, expect mosquitoes will attack guests so better bring some repellant lotion for it. After the hike, you will be rewarded with fascinating view of the lake and the crystal clear fresh water. But do not forget to stop at the top of the trail because it is the most photographed spot in Coron.
Entrance Fee: 200php
Entrance Fee: 200php
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