Coron is the third-largest island in the Calamian Islands in northern Palawan in the Philippines. The island is part of the larger municipality of the same name. It is about southwest of Manila and is known for several Japanese shipwrecks from World War II. Because of its unique ecological features, the entire area is protected by several legal proclamations.

The island and the surrounding fishing grounds are part of the ancestral domain of the indigenous Tagbanwa people, officially designated as such on June 5, 1998.

There are 15 lakes nestled in the rugged terrain, of which three have underground connections to the sea. There are a few mangroves in coastal areas.

Dive sites around Coron include many different types of dives, in addition to the world renowned shipwreck dives, Coron offers many opportunities to dive many pristine reefs. Barracuda Lake With dives extending beyond , offers a unique experience, with water temperatures increasing during descent to more than producing a series of thermoclines, in addition its mixture of Salt and fresh water make for an amazing holocline where the two layers mix. "Günter's Cave", also known as Cathedral Cave, because during a specific time of the day, the sun throws a beam of light through a hole in the cave ceiling, illuminating the inside. Is situated on the south east, It is possible to surface in the cave, as the hole in the cave ceiling allows fresh air to enter. The cave is named after Günther Bernert, who was part of the first dive group to explore the cave, after hearing from local fishermen about its existence.

Other points of interest

Ecotourism has long surpassed diving as the top draw to Coron Island in the last decade. With domestic tourism on the rise due to a rapidly growing middle class, Coron is one of the top destinations for Filipinos to add to their wish lists, with Coron Island home to some of the most iconic sights.

  • Kayangan Lake
  • Luluyuan "Barracuda" Lake
  • Twin Lagoon

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Isola di coron, lago kayangan 02.jpg|Kayangan Lake, dubbed the cleanest lake in Asia

File:Coron Twin ragun(코론 트윈 라군) - panoramio (1).jpg|The Twin Lagoon in Coron Island

File:Isola di coron, lago barracuda, 05.jpg|Large rock formations at the Barracuda Lake

Isola di coron, spiaggia di banol 02.jpg|Banol beach on Coron Island

File:Isola di coron, vista dal mare 04.jpg|Coron Island rock formations

File:Stone islet in Coron, Palawan.JPG|A stone islet in Coron Island

File:Isola di coron, baia nei pressi del lago kayangan 05.jpg|The bay near Kayangan Lake

File:Waling-Waling Island.jpg|Waling-Waling Island

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See also

  • List of islands of the Philippines
  • Francisco B. Reyes Airport

References

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