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    • Philippine Primer is giving you a first-class seat on our expedition to the “Last Ecological Frontier pf the Philippines.” Join us as we unveil the wonders of Coron, a small and majestic island in Palawan that is known for its picturesque landscapes and high bio-diversity. So if you consider yourself adventurous, then this paradise is your ideal playground.

     

    If El Nido is filled with wonderous islands, then Coron can be called a diving and island hopping paradise. The quaint fishing town of Coron in Palawan is a favorite amongst divers and snorklers, thanks to its many shipwrecks and readily-accessible coral reefs. It’s also a great place to be at if you want to relax and get away from the city, with its island resorts and hotels that do more than just give you a place to stay.

     

    First appeared in Philippine Primer Magazine December 2016 Issue.

    Where to Go in Coron, Palawan

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    Where to Stay in Coron, Palawan: A Travel Guide
    To get you started, we list down some of the best accommodations where you can stay in Coron, whether you’re there to save or splurge.
    Club Paradise
    Palawan is known as the Philippines’ Final Frontier. Coron is seen as the gateway to Palawan, and its island resorts are considered as some of Palawan’s best. One resort might just be worthy of being the best of the best: Club Paradise.   WELCOME TO PARADISE. Club Paradise may just be your ticket to finding paradise within paradise.   Club Paradise is a 19-hectare island resort nestled in Dimakya Island. It’s located along the protected UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, close to some of Coron’s world-class reef and wreck dive sites. Sea turtles and dugongs call it home, along with other colorful flora and fauna, adding to the allure of this exclusive […]
    La Natura Resort
    Vacations are meant for disconnecting from your daily life. Coron is the perfect place to do that, but with so many people visiting the islands, it’s hard to find a place that’s conveniently located yet is still away from all the noise. La Natura Resort combines these two into one beautiful package. La Natura Resort is a 10-room resort located roughly 15 minutes away from town. This makes it ideal for anyone who’s looking to stay close to the town without sacrificing any of your well-deserved vacation. Transportation won’t be a problem here, as the hotel can arrange for a tricycle to pick you up from the hotel. Getting to […]
    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: […]
    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 […]
    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 […]
    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, […]
    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. […]
    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 […]

    Where to Eat in Coron, Palawan

    La Sirenetta
    Experience a great European dining while having an overlooking view of the bay here at La Sirenetta in Coron, Palawan.     Owned by a British-Filipina, La Sirenetta is one of the most recommended restaurants in Coron. Almost every local know where La Sirenetta is, as it is a restaurant situated beautifully in the middle of the reef pier. It stands on the water which is why it is a favorite restaurant to go to by many foreigners. According to its head chef, almost 90% of their customers are foreigners, which is why the food they serve is from the European cuisine, which are mostly Italian dishes. La Sirenetta has […]
    Trattoria Altrov’é
    Where can you find the best pizza and pasta dishes in Coron, you ask? It’s in Trattoria Altrov’é, a popular restaurant that serves mouth-watering dishes for a wonderful dinner delight.     Trattoria Altrov’é is an Italian restaurant located at the town proper which serves delectable European dishes. It got its name “Trattoria,” which means a “small Italian restaurant” and “Altrov’é,” meaning “elsewhere.” The interior of the place is a modern mix of everything, from its Japanese-inspired seating style, to the woody details that makes its homey vibe plus its barefoot area. The place feels like home, making the guests feel welcomed as they have candlelit dinner that makes the […]
    Santino’s Grill
    Coron has been long known for its seafood. Tourists from all over the world come to Coron to indulge in everything that can be caught at sea. However, there’s one restaurant that’s setting the bar for something locals crave: meat.   SANTINO’S GRILL. Best meat dishes in Coron.   Santino’s Grill started off with an idea of highlighting Coron’s seafood for its locals. However, it also looks to bring dishes from Manila and give it a Coron twist. Hilbert, the restaurant’s owner, admits he did not expect Santino’s baby back ribs to be such a big hit. “I wanted to introduce the people of Coron to something different from their […]
    Get Real Café + Bar
    For a cozy kind of dining in Coron, see Get Real Café + Bar.     As you enter Real St., you will see a dainty cafe corner called Get Real. This café serves coffee, pastries, and pastas, perfect for those who would like a light snack after a day of adventure in the island. The place has a cozy ambience, perfect for those who would like to surf the internet while eating tasty dishes served by its accommodating staff. The café mostly serves Mexican, Asian, and American food so there are plenty of choices that you can choose from. Also, their food is not only limited to snacks, as […]
    Winnie’s Restaurant
    Their food puts the ‘win’ in Winnie’s. Located just along the highway, Winnie’s Restaurant is one of the places which many hotels recommend for a sumptuous and affordable pricing. Owned by Winona and Dani Pfister, the restaurant serves home-style fusion dishes, ready to cater any guests with their variety of food offerings. Name it, and they might have what you want.   WINNIE’S RESTO. A collection of wines serve as a decoration for the restaurant.   They serve Mediterranean, Indian, and Filipino cuisine which guests love as the hands-on owners will be there to accommodate reservations and walk-in customers who would love to see what they serve in the famous […]
    Fika Indulgence
    Cafes in Coron are few and far between. Those that do exist are often treated as a novelty, serving mostly coffee, cakes, and pastries. Fika Indulgence aims to change all that and more. Fika Indulgence is a product of the minds of Hilbert Enriquez and Jen Chua. “Our aim is to sell a new kind of lifestyle in Coron. Locals are used to three-in-one coffee, but coffee can be so much more,” says Hilbert.   CAFÉ INTERIOR   “At Fika, we want to introduce the locals to better kinds of coffee, while still keeping Coron’s identity intact in our food and drinks,” he added. Fika is a Swedish term which […]
    Seafront Restaurant and Bar
    Delight yourself as you dine in at Seafront Restaurant and Bar in Coron and see a majestic sunset view while you devour on their seafood specialties.     When in Coron, you should not miss out on these two things: one would be the island hopping tour, and another one is their seafood offerings. Coron, Palawan is known for its water activities, which makes seafood as their bestselling dishes. One of the most popular restaurants in Coron is Seafront Restaurant. It’s the in-house restaurant of Seadive Resort, which is the place for diving facilities in the town. With that, the customers who dine in at the restaurant are mostly divers, […]
    Hunt Restaurant
    Found at The Funny Lion Hotel, Hunt Restaurant is one of the upscale restaurants you’ll see around Coron. With their extensive menu, you will see the fusion dishes that they serve to its guests and also to its walk in customers. HUNT INSIDE. A spacious restaurant welcomes Hunt guests for a dine. Opened in 2015, Hunt Restaurant is the hotel’s in-house restaurant that serves a wide array of food for both their local and foreign customers. They usually serve Asian and Western cuisine, as many of their guests are from Asian countries such as Taiwan, China, and in Korea where they usually come in large groups either for a business […]
    Dingding Restaurant
    Chinese cuisine is tricky: it can go horribly wrong when not done properly, but it can also be the best thing you’ve tasted if done right. Dingding Restaurant excels in the latter.   FRONT OF RESTAURANT   RESTAURANT INTERIOR   Dingding Restaurant is one of the few authentic Chinese restaurants in Coron. Specializing in cuisine from mainland China, they serve dishes that satisfy even the most discerning of Chinese guests. It’s very popular with Chinese tourists, especially businessmen who visit the islands.   Steamed Lapu-lapu (P1,600 to P3,000 depending on size)   They pride themselves in serving the best steamed fish on the island. Steaming may sound simple, but as […]
    Corto Del Mar Restaurant in Coron, Palawan
    Hotel guests usually get to enjoy meals from the hotel’s in-house restaurant. Most of them are good, but there is one in-house restaurant in Coron that’s popular to both hotel guests and other visitors: the Corto Del Mar Restaurant.   DINING AREA   Corto Del Mar Restaurant is the in-house restaurant of Corto Del Mar Hotel. They serve a mix of international and local cuisine, with its hours aligned with those of the hotel. This makes it one of the few high-class restaurants in Coron that you can visit for breakfast, even if you’re not a hotel guest. The restaurant’s ambience is nothing short of amazing. It has a perfect […]
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