Coron, Palawan: Chasing Beaches

Unknown August 29, 2009

We spent 2 days island hopping in Coron, Palawan around the Calamian group of islands. This included a trip to paradise-like Kayangan Lake and went snorkeling in coral laden areas like Siete Picados — an area surrounded by 7 small rocky islands — and around it are some of the best snorkeling sites in the world where. The vibrant corals and fishes of different colors are clearly visible through the crystal clear waters.

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Maquinit Hot Springs, Coron, Palawan

Unknown August 27, 2009

Another place one should visit while in Coron, Palawan is the Maquinit Hot Springs. It is located in the hillside part of Coron, about 25 minutes from the town center. Visitors will be enchanted by circling pools filled with steaming water oozing from the bottom of the nearby mountain. It is said to come from an underground volcano thus explaining why the water’s temperature ranges from 38-40 degree Celsius.

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Coron, Palawan: “Town & Country”

Unknown August 26, 2009

Coron Town is the center of economic and tourist activity in Busuanga, Palawan. It serves as the sail-off place for island hopping tours throughout the rest of the Calamian group of Islands. One of the main attraction of the town is Mount Tapyas. The view from the peak gifts you a wonderful view of the town below. One can clearly see the nearby islands, hillside roads, boats and ships on the horizon and the people living their simple lives. It is a setting we big city dwellers would save up to experience for a few days in between our daily grind climbing the corporate ladder.

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Bullets over Busuanga, Palawan

Unknown August 25, 2009

August 20, 2009: we flew aboard a Cebu Pacific propeller plane to Busuanga, Palawan planning to explore not only Coron town but a good part of the Calamian Group of Islands. The place is about an hour of flight time from Manila. I was barely keeping myself awake when I heard the plane’s captain telling us that we’re about to land at Busuanga airport. I looked out the window and saw these beautiful island formations surrounded by blue waters, white shorelines and reefs. “Putang ina ang ganda” was all I can mutter to myself.