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Major city · Philippines

Coron

Give Coron 3 nights minimum: one full day for the lakes, one for a wreck dive or reef, one spare for weather. Skip it if you want a beach resort town.

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Coron is a town on Busuanga Island in northern Palawan, and the name also belongs to the limestone island just offshore that holds Kayangan Lake, Barracuda Lake and Twin Lagoon. The draw is two-part: shallow World War II Japanese shipwrecks sunk on 24 September 1944, and black limestone lakes and reefs reached by outrigger boat. The town itself is a working port with no real beach, so you sleep in town or on a nearby island and spend your days on the water.

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Best months
Jan–May
avoid Jul–Sep (southwest monsoon, boat trips cancelled), peak Christmas and Holy Week crowds
Airport
USU
Nights
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  • Southeast Asia ↗Carry a passport valid for at least six months from entry with two blank pages; airlines refuse boarding on less.
  • Philippines ↗Complete the free eTravel registration on the official government site within 72 hours before arrival; ignore lookalike sites that charge.
  • Philippines ↗Typhoon season runs roughly June to November: flights and boats are cancelled at short notice; buy flexible tickets and keep a spare day.
  • Philippines ↗Carry pesos in small notes; many stalls, jeepneys and taxis are cash-only.
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾

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  • Walking areas with bag rules
  • Day plans checked against opening hours
  • Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
  • Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Coron911 ▾
  • National emergency911

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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about Coron, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

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Cost cheat-sheet

2026 desk estimate · check

Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.

  • BeerBeer in a bar / can from a shop₱80–150 (≈ US$2–3)₱50–80 (≈ US$1–2)
  • SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a week₱500–1,500 (≈ US$9–30)
  • Budget bedHostel or fan-room bed, a night, per person₱600 (≈ US$11)
  • Mid-range bedAir-conditioned double room, a night, per room₱3,000 (≈ US$55)
  • High-end bedAir-conditioned double room, a night, per room₱7,000 (≈ US$130)

A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₱1,800 (≈ US$35) · Mid ₱3,500 (≈ US$65) · High ₱7,000 (≈ US$130)

Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →

DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works

Decide

What it is known for, and when the weather works

At a glance

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

World War II wreck divingKayangan Lake and Twin LagoonBarracuda Lake thermoclineSiete Pecados snorkellingTagbanua ancestral waters
Airports
USU Francisco B. Reyes Airport (Busuanga) (Van transfer to Coron town about 30 min, ₱250 per person or ₱2,000 per van; vans leave when full)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Best

    30°C (86°F)

  2. Feb

    Best

    31°C (88°F)

  3. Mar

    Best

    32°C (90°F)

  4. Apr

    Best

    33°C (91°F)

  5. May

    Best

    33°C (91°F)

  6. Jun

    not flagged

    32°C (90°F)

  7. Jul

    Avoid

    31°C (88°F)

  8. Aug

    Avoid

    31°C (88°F)

  9. Sep

    Avoid

    31°C (88°F)

  10. Oct

    not flagged

    31°C (88°F)

  11. Nov

    not flagged

    31°C (88°F)

  12. Dec

    not flagged

    30°C (86°F)

Best: Jan–May. Avoid: Jul–Sep. Month by month →

Warmest Apr (33°C (91°F)), coolest Jan (24°C (75°F) low), wettest Jul (20 rain days), driest Feb (3). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Coron: next 7 days

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Air quality

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Jan

30°C (86°F)

24°C (75°F)

4 rd

Feb

31°C (88°F)

24°C (75°F)

3 rd

Mar

32°C (90°F)

25°C (77°F)

3 rd

Apr

33°C (91°F)

26°C (79°F)

5 rd

May

33°C (91°F)

26°C (79°F)

11 rd

Jun

32°C (90°F)

25°C (77°F)

17 rd

Jul

31°C (88°F)

25°C (77°F)

20 rd

Aug

31°C (88°F)

25°C (77°F)

19 rd

Sep

31°C (88°F)

25°C (77°F)

19 rd

Oct

31°C (88°F)

25°C (77°F)

17 rd

Nov

31°C (88°F)

25°C (77°F)

11 rd

Dec

30°C (86°F)

24°C (75°F)

7 rd

High / low, both scales · rd = rain days

Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Arrive & move

Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Getting around

No taxis. Tricycles cover town at about ₱30 per person; motorbikes and vans can be rented. Island hopping is by bangka (outrigger boat) from the port, either a joined group tour or a private charter with a licensed guide. Buses and jeepneys to other parts of Busuanga run about once a day.

Nearest full guides

Straight-line distance, not travel time

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time

Busuanga Island (Calauit, Black Island, Ocam-Ocam)

overnight

Door to door: 2–4 h

Van or motorbike overland, or a boat from the west coast

Too far for a comfortable return day from Coron town; sleep out west.

Culion Island

go

Door to door: About 2 h

Montenegro ferry from Coron port, about 1.5 h

Former leper colony with a medical museum; check current sailing times at the port.

Linapacan

overnight

Door to door: Multi-day

Expedition bangka, usually 3 days/2 nights via Culion

Clear water and near-empty islands; only as a liveaboard-style trip.

El Nido

go

Door to door: 7–8 h

Public bangka from Coron port, 7–8 h, about ₱1,200–1,400 (≈ US$25)

Daytime crossing with a hot meal included; book at the port or an agency a day ahead.

Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.

Coron town centre

Walk to the market, dive shops and the port. Tricycles everywhere, ₱30 around town. No beach.

Along the national road east of town

Quieter guesthouses and small resorts, 5–15 min by tricycle from the port; agree the fare first.

Island resorts (Sangat, Chindonan, Malcapuya area)

Boat access only, closer to wrecks and reefs, meals usually included. Check transfer times and weather policy before booking.

PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Practical

What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Cost per day

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
₱1,800–3,000 (≈ US$35–55) excl. bed
Mid
₱3,000–6,000 (≈ US$55–110) excl. bed
High
₱6,000 (≈ US$110)+ excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Air-conditioned double room1 × 3 nights × ₱3,000₱9,000
Food, local transport, entries2 × 3 days × ₱3,500₱21,000
Airport van transfer, both ways2 × ₱500₱1,000
Two-tank wreck dive with gear2 × ₱4,500 · check₱9,000
eSIM, about a week of data2 × ₱1,000₱2,000
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge₱4,200
Trip total≈ ₱7,700 per person per day, bed included₱46,200≈ US$850

2026 estimate in pesos; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.

Prices of common things

Tricycle ride in town₱30 (≈ under US$1) per person
Bottle of water (500 ml)₱20–40 (≈ under US$1)
Local meal (rice and grilled fish)₱150–300 (≈ US$3–6)
Beer in a bar / can from a shop₱80–150 (≈ US$2–3) / ₱50–80 (≈ US$1–2)
Maquinit Hot Spring entrancecheck₱300–400 (≈ US$6–8)
eSIM or data SIM, about a week₱500–1,500 (≈ US$9–30)

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Coron is a small-town, low-crime destination; the real risks are boat weather, sun and reef cuts, and cash running out. Check your dive operator's certification and insurance before you book.
  • Boat trips are cancelled in rough weather; build one spare day into the plan.
  • Lake and lagoon tickets must be bought in town before you sail — you cannot pay at the site.
  • Only open-water certified divers should enter wrecks; penetration needs advanced training.
  • Jellyfish at some beaches; ask the boat crew before swimming.
  • Bring cash. ATMs in town are few and can be empty or offline.

Emergency numbers

National emergency
911

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Emergency

  • National emergency911

Embassy

No embassies in Coron; the US, UK, Canada and Australia have embassies in Manila. Most nationalities enter visa-free for short stays — see the Philippines visa and entry requirements page.

My embassy: —

Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Busuanga airport → Coron town, shared van: ₱250 (≈ US$5) per person, about 30 min
  • Tricycle in town: ₱30 (≈ under US$1) per person
  • Coron → El Nido, public bangka: about ₱1,200–1,400 (≈ US$25), 7–8 h (check)
  • Coron → Culion, ferry: about ₱280 (≈ US$5), 1.5 h (check)

Say or show

  • Magandang umaga — Good morning (ma-gan-DANG u-MA-ga)
  • Salamat — Thank you (sa-LA-mat)
  • Magkano ito? — How much is it? (mag-KA-no i-TO)
  • Nasaan ang bangka? — Where is the boat? (na-SA-an ang BANG-ka)
  • May reserbasyon ako — I have a reservation (may re-ser-BA-syon a-KO)
  • Tulungan mo ako — Help me, please (tu-LU-ngan mo a-KO)

English is widely spoken in tourism businesses.

Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources

Deep dive

What this guide covers so far, and its sources

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Coron. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: Jan–May · avoid Jul–Sep (southwest monsoon, boat trips cancelled), peak Christmas and Holy Week crowds · month by month →
  2. 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 4 day-trips, door to door
  6. 5 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. Airport-to-bed contract for USU: van desk hours, last-van cutoff, private transfer fallback, overnight rung.
  2. Four water clusters with weather alternates: Coron Island lakes, Siete Pecados and the east reefs, the wreck field, Busuanga west coast.
  3. Place pages with verified ticket rules (Kayangan, Barracuda, Twin Lagoon) and dive-shop pages with certification levels.
  4. Monsoon and cancelled-trip fixtures so gates A–D can go green.

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