PH · Palawan · 12.00°N 120.21°E

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WWII wreck dives, Kayangan Lake and lagoons with seriously clear water.

Best time
November to May is the dry season and best for boat trips. June to October is wetter, with rough seas and typhoons that can cancel tours.
How long
3–4 days
Getting there
Fly from KL to Manila (about 4 hours), then about an hour on a domestic flight to Busuanga airport, which is about 30–40 minutes by van from town. Ferries also run from El Nido, about 4 hours.
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PH · Palawancoron12.00°N 120.21°Egowherelah.com
Dear group chat,WWII wreck dives, Kayangan Lake and lagoons with seriously clear water.— gowherelahTo: whoever’s drivingCoronPH, Palawan
KLcoron
≈ 2,265 km from KL, as the crow flies
Coron skyline view from Mount Tapyas

Photo: Patrickroque01 · CC BY-SA 4.0

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Photos: Wikimedia Commons, credited on each.

A town in the Calamian Islands of northern Palawan, and the base for trips to Coron Island's lakes and lagoons. Japanese shipwrecks from the Second World War lie in the bay, making it one of Asia's best-known wreck-diving spots. The town itself is on Busuanga Island, a short boat ride from Coron Island.

Makan

  1. Fresh seafoodGrilled fish, squid and kinilaw at the casual places around town.Map ↗
  2. Palawan cashewsThe go-to souvenir, sold roasted and flavoured all over town.Map ↗

Things to do

  1. Kayangan LakeA short, steep climb leads to the famous viewpoint over the lagoon, then down to a clear lake for a swim.Map ↗
  2. Twin LagoonSwim or paddle through a gap in the rock from one lagoon into another.Map ↗
  3. Barracuda LakeA lake where layers of fresh and salt water meet, popular with divers and snorkellers.Map ↗
  4. Wreck divingJapanese ships sunk in 1944 lie around the bay. Some are shallow enough to snorkel.Map ↗
  5. Mount TapyasClimb the long staircase above town for sunset views over the islands.Map ↗

Good to know

  • Coron Island is the ancestral land of the Tagbanwa people, who manage the lakes. Follow their rules and pay the entry fees at each site.
  • Most wreck dives need a diving certification. Dive shops in town run courses.
  • Bring enough cash, as cards aren't widely accepted.

Last checked October 2026. Things change, so check opening times, fees and transport before you go.