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Coron
Coron is famed for its WWII Japanese shipwrecks resting just below the surface and the otherworldly limestone lagoons of Coron Island, like the turquoise Kayangan Lake, making it one of the Philippines' top diving and island-hopping destinations. Set among the jagged karst peaks of the Calamian Islands in northern Palawan, it feels wilder and more dramatic than the Philippines' typical beach resorts.
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Frequently asked questions about Coron
How do I get to Coron?
Most travelers fly into Francisco B. Reyes Airport (USU), also known as Busuanga Airport, which sits on Busuanga Island roughly 40 minutes by van or tricycle from Coron Town; direct flights run from Manila (~1–1.5 hours) and Cebu. Budget travelers can instead take an overnight ferry from Manila, though sailings are infrequent (around once or twice a week) and take roughly half a day or more at sea.
How many days should I spend in Coron?
Plan on ~3-4 days to cover Coron's essential island-hopping circuit, wreck-diving sites, and a soak in Kayangan Lake without rushing.
What is Coron known for?
Coron is famed for its WWII Japanese shipwrecks resting just below the surface and the otherworldly limestone lagoons of Coron Island, like the turquoise Kayangan Lake, making it one of the Philippines' top diving and island-hopping destinations. Set among the jagged karst peaks of the Calamian Islands in northern Palawan, it feels wilder and more dramatic than the Philippines' typical beach resorts.