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Coron

Coron, Palawan, Philippines

Coron town is the practical base for exploring northern Palawan's islands, lakes, wreck-diving areas and coastal waters. Accommodation, dive centres, road transfers, the passenger port and boat departures are organized from the town on Busuanga Island. Coron Island is a separate, community-governed destination across the water.

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Barracuda Lake

A Coron Island lake known for layered fresh and salt water, pronounced temperature changes and guided diving as well as surface visits.

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Coron Bay

The broad marine setting for Coron's concentration of Second World War wrecks and operator-led diving.

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Coron Island

A limestone island of lakes, lagoons and coastal waters within the ancestral domain of the Calamian Tagbanua.

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Kayangan Lake

A community-managed lake within Coron Island's limestone landscape and ancestral-domain setting.

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Maquinit Hot Spring

A road-access hot-spring visit southeast of Coron town, offering a land-based contrast to the area's boat and dive experiences.

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Siete Pecados Marine Park

A municipal marine protected area near Coron with reef diving and snorkelling under local conservation rules.

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