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Coron Island, Philippines – a relatively new name but already a place that captivates the hearts of travelers with its majestic limestone mountains, enchanting beaches, and the refreshing allure of tropical forests. It's like a paradise, no doubt!
Coron Island – A mesmerizing diving paradise just 3 hours away from Vietnam
Dreamy, gentle beaches have always been a place where many people seek to explore as well as to relax and find endless inspiration for themselves after many exhausting days. More and more new beaches are being discovered. Because they are still pristine, not too much interfered by humans, they all have a natural beauty that is hard to resist.
Coron Island located in the northern part of the Palawan archipelago, Philippines is such a paradise. If you are a sea lover, enjoy immersing yourself in endless waves beside lush green coconut trees and smooth golden sandy beaches, I recommend you to visit Coron once to see and feel the irresistible charm of this beautiful island.
Not only beautiful but also just a 3-hour flight from Vietnam, a place very suitable to visit on the upcoming September 2nd holiday!
Join us on a journey to explore the lush tropical paradise island of Coron right away!
Explore the Underwater World
Coron Island proudly stands on the list of top 10 ideal diving destinations by the prestigious Forbes magazine. So naturally, the most exciting experience here is immersing yourself in the cool emerald waters, widening your eyes to dive and marvel at the colorful coral reefs with various fascinating shapes. Besides, various marine creatures like patterned fish of all sizes gracefully swim around you.
Especially, in the waters of Coron, lie sunken ancient warships. So if you're diving here, you'll also get the chance to admire these unique 'antiques' tinted with the colors of time.
Afterward, return to the boat to continue enjoying the lush green scenery and savoring local delicacies. Occasionally, there's also cultural entertainment provided by the island's residents. Just the thought of it brings about a sense of peaceful tranquility.
Discover Green Lagoon and Twin Lagoon
Famous as the most beautiful saltwater lagoons in Coron Island, Green Lagoon and Twin Lagoon are the next must-visit destinations for you to experience this serene yet incredibly captivating beauty. Surrounded by rocky peaks intertwined with lush greenery surrounding the calm waters, the scenery here is nothing short of a masterpiece.
In such a romantic and picturesque setting, take advantage of the opportunity to strike a pose with your friends at the bow of the boat. Just that simple gesture will yield a beautiful photograph instantly. If you have extra time, don a life jacket and float peacefully on the tranquil water to fully immerse yourself in this wonderful atmosphere.
Kayangan Lake and Barracuda Lake
If you crave the sensation of floating and gazing at the colossal mountain legs sinking deep into the clear green waters, don't forget to visit the two renowned lakes named Kayangan and Barracuda. These places still retain their inherent peace and tranquility, as seen from above, we can immediately notice the large expanse of greenery reflected from the clear lake water. Even just sitting on the boat, you can clearly see each fish swimming gracefully below the deep abyss.
At Kayangan Lake, there's also a wooden bridge spanning over ten meters built along the scattered rocks surrounding the lake. You can utilize these corners to capture your most preferred shots. With the calm surface of the water, gentle breeze, and harmonious scenery of sky, sea, and mountains, this is undoubtedly an ideal place to bring inspiration to you or to have a romantic date which seems very 'reasonable', right?
CYC Beach and Banol Beach
Tranquility alone is not enough; we also need a bit of noise from the ocean waves to immerse ourselves in their saltiness and freshness, letting go completely. So, head straight to CYC Beach and Banol Beach in Coron to enjoy the wonderful feeling in the cool refreshing water along with the pristine long stretch of sand!
Both beaches share the characteristic of gentle waves. Nearby is a small mangrove forest with dry roots creating a mysterious yet exciting atmosphere to stimulate your sense of exploration. Listening to the waves and admiring the scenery, in front of you lies the vast azure ocean, worry-free, just relax and let yourself go. What could be better than this feeling?
Tapyas Peak
As dusk descends, standing at the Tapyas Peak and quietly marveling at the beauty of nature is truly an amazing experience, isn't it? With a height of 210m and 742 steps, walking on the steps on either side of the road amidst lush green grasses blending with golden sunlight, Tapyas Peak is a prime location to admire the beautiful scenery of Coron Island most vividly and romantically.
From Tapyas Peak, you can overlook the entire town of Coron as well as the majestic limestone cliffs offshore, below is the blue color of the sea and the most beautiful moment is when the sunset is gradually descending with the last rays of sunlight. The sky changes color and this scene will surely be etched in your memory forever because it is truly as beautiful as a cinematic masterpiece. Climbing hundreds of steps just to gaze at all this is already quite fulfilling!
Maquinit Hot Spring
After an adventure exploring Coron Island, you have the perfect spot to relax and unwind in the warm water, melting away all fatigue and worries. That's Maquinit Hot Spring. Being a natural hot spring with water temperature around 40 degrees, Maquinit quickly becomes a favorite spot for relaxation, stress relief with its special salty water.
Surrounded by both majestic and picturesque natural scenery. Immersing yourself in the lake, you can immediately feel the refreshing, soothing sensation of the warm water spreading to every cell. Not demanding too much, a trip here covers all emotional experiences from beauty to surprises to dreamy scenes full of serenity and the relaxation of letting go of worries. Just that is more than enough for a trip to the paradise island of Coron!
According to Tri Thuc Tre
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Reference: Travel Handbook Mytour
MytourAugust 25, 2017
