Coron Travel Guide 2026

Quick answer

Coron, on Busuanga Island in northern Palawan, is known for turquoise crater lakes, WWII Japanese shipwrecks you can snorkel or dive, and dramatic limestone islands. Most visitors join a full-day island-hopping tour plus a shipwreck snorkeling or diving trip.

Why visit Coron

Coron pairs two things few destinations combine: postcard lakes like Kayangan Lake (often ranked among the cleanest lakes in Asia) and a cluster of sunken WWII Japanese warships that are now beginner-friendly to advanced dive and snorkel sites. The mix of limestone scenery and wreck history makes it a different kind of Palawan trip from El Nido.

Top things to do

• Kayangan Lake – climb a short viewpoint trail, then swim in the clear lake below
• Twin Lagoon – swim between a shallow and deep lagoon connected by a small opening in the rock
• Barracuda Lake – thermocline lake popular with divers
• WWII shipwreck snorkeling/diving – several sunken Japanese vessels in Coron Bay, suitable for both snorkelers and certified divers
• Siete Pecados – easy, shallow reef snorkeling stop
• Maquinit Hot Spring – saltwater hot spring, popular in the late afternoon

Best time to visit

Dry season (roughly November to May) offers the calmest seas for island hopping and the best underwater visibility for snorkeling and diving.

How Astrokidd can help

Astrokidd Travel and Tours, a Philippine inbound tour operator and DMC based in Cavite, arranges Coron packages with transfers, licensed local guides, and island-hopping/shipwreck tours included. See our current Coron Palawan tour package for itinerary details, inclusions, and up-to-date rates, or contact us for a custom Palawan itinerary combining Coron with El Nido or Puerto Princesa.

FAQs

How many days do I need in Coron? Most visitors spend 2-3 days: one full-day island-hopping tour plus time for the town or a hot spring visit.

Do I need diving experience for the shipwrecks? No — several wrecks are shallow enough for snorkeling; certified divers can go deeper on the same sites.

Can I combine Coron with El Nido? Yes, though travel between them takes time (boat or a flight via Manila/Puerto Princesa) — ask us about combined Palawan itineraries.

Book your trip with Astrokidd Travel and Tours — Your Philippine DMC Partner.