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Sophia’s Garden Resort

Sophia’s Garden Resort

A boutique hotel with a serene vibe: that is Sophia’s Garden Hotel in a nutshell. Sophia’s Garden is like an oasis within an oasis, a patch of green amidst the blue sea.   PARADISE WITHIN PARADISE   The hotel’s selling point is its garden. You’ll get a glimpse of it as soon as you walk through the gates. It’s very relaxing, especially in combination with the blue of the sea and sky. Being one of two garden hotels in Coron, Sophia’s takes pride in being the one with the more prominent garden. The hotel’s Spanish-inspired rooms can accommodate either two or three guests at a time. The rooms look good: […]
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  • Coron
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    • The Funny Lion

    The Funny Lion

    In a quiet hideaway spot from the town, you will see a relaxing place with an overlooking view of the Coron bay in the name of The Funny Lion.   THE FUNNY LION. The great hideaway place for a quiet vacation.   The Funny Lion is a hotel established in November 2014 that welcomes guests who want to have the best spot to relax in Coron. Just 15 minutes away from the town proper, The Funny Lion gives its guest a peaceful place to be in, especially that most tourists would like to have an accommodation that will give them time to be stress free after adventure trips by the […]
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  • Palawan
  • Coron
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    • Discovery Island Resort and Dive Center

    Discovery Island Resort and Dive Center

    Island resorts draw a lot of expats to Coron. The lush scenery and separation from the town means you’ll get a relaxing vacation, no matter how stressed you were before you got to Coron. However, most of these island resorts restrict you to within the island itself. Trips to town are usually out of the question, with a lot of these resorts at least an hour away from town by boat. Wouldn’t it be nice to stay in an island resort yet still be able to enjoy the town of Coron?   DISCOVERY ISLAND RESORT AND DIVE CENTER. Closest island resort to town.   Discovery Island Resort and Dive Center […]
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  • Palawan
  • Coron
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    • Maquinit Hot Springs

    Maquinit Hot Springs

    Hot springs aren’t usually associated with an island visit, but Coron is one of the few exceptions. There’s one hot spring in Coron town that everyone goes to, local or tourist: Maquinit Hot Springs.   HOT SPRING WITH A VIEW OF THE SEA   Maquinit Hot Springs is composed of three pools: a main pool that can accommodate at least 100 people, and two smaller pools that can hold at least 10. The best thing about the hot spring, however, is the fact that it is a natural saltwater hot spring. “Experts have told me it’s one of the very few natural saltwater springs in the world”, says Lia Ramos, […]
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  • Palawan
  • Coron
  • Sports & Recreation
    • CYC Beach

    CYC Beach

    The Coron Youth Club beach   Coron, Palawan is one of the places in the Philippines blessed with an exceptional marine life adorned with vast underwater creatures, stunning rock formations, and clear blue waters. With its amazing biodiversity, Coron continues to emerge as one of the best spots when it comes to the beauty of nature, most especially because of its captivating landscape of what life has to offer.   ROCK FORMATIONS. You’ll see interesting rock formations around the beach   Being the third largest island in the Calamian Group of Islands, Coron takes pride of its crystalline bodies of water loved by many tourists, divers, and especially their locals. […]
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  • Palawan
  • Coron
  • Tourist spot
    • Kayangan Lake

    Kayangan Lake

    One of the most popular spots in the island hopping tour when in Coron, Palawan is the Kayangan Lake. It’s a must-see, most especially because of its crystal turquoise water which is why it was dubbed as the cleanest lake in Asia.  To get to the Kayangan Lake, it will take a 30-45 minute boat ride from the pier. As you arrive in the lake, you will be able to see steep limestone cliffs that surround the area. You will need to go through a 10-minute climb to reach the docking area to Kayangan Lake.   THE KAYANGAN VIEW. At the peak of the trek, capture postcard-perfect shots of the […]
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  • Palawan
  • Coron
  • Nature
  • Tourist spot
    • El Nido, Palawan: That Beach at the Last Frontier

    El Nido, Palawan: That Beach at the Last Frontier

    Photo from El Nido Resorts – You’ve gone to Puerto Princesa. You’ve gone to Coron. Now, complete the stretch by traveling to El Nido! Getting there. El Nido is 6 hours away from Puerto Princesa. If you are on a budget, planning the trip with a bunch of your favorite friends can help you cut costs. Hiring vans and boats might be a challenge if you’re going on your own. Accommodation. Reaching El Nido can already be a bit pricey, so don’t go for the fancy hotels and resorts. Just choose a resort with the nicest beach front in Nacpan or Maremegmeg and voila! You’re all set! Island hopping. This […]
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  • Palawan
  • Nature
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