Coron is where Palawan‘s northern islands turn rugged and dramatic. A quick naming note first: the airport and “Coron town proper” are actually on Busuanga Island – “Coron Island” itself is the smaller island just south of it, and most of what people mean when they say “go to Coron” is a mix of both.
The area is best known for its WWII Japanese shipwrecks, sitting largely intact on the seabed and drawing wreck divers from around the world – but there’s plenty above the surface too. Kayangan Lagoon and Lake are Coron’s signature shot: turquoise water framed by sheer limestone cliffs, regularly named among the cleanest lakes in Asia. Twin Lagoons offers a similar but distinct experience, with a narrow swim-through connecting a shallow outer lagoon to a deeper, cooler inner one.
Beach 91 and CYC Island offer more relaxed public-beach options (watch for sea urchins at CYC), while Bulalacao Island, Banana Island, and Malcapuya Island round out the typical island-hopping circuit with sandbars and calm swimming spots.
For a place to stay with a view, Discovery Coron (formerly Club Paradise Resort) sits on its own west-facing island – a solid pick if you want your own sunset without leaving the resort.
Dezza’s Tip
Busuanga and Coron Island are a little more compact than the rest of Palawan, so it’s not far to get to Coron Island or town proper from Busuanga Airport. From Coron town proper, if you want to visit El Nido, you can take a Montenegro ferry.
How To Get There
Fly Manila → Busuanga with PAL Express (daily, ~50 min), or Clark → Busuanga with PAL Express or Sunlight Air (both daily, Sunlight Air runs 2x daily on ATR 72-500 turboprops) – whichever’s more convenient depending where you’re starting from. From Busuanga airport it’s about a 20km / 45-minute drive to Coron Town Proper by van or taxi, fare shouldn’t run more than ₱200.
