Coron Island Things to Do

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Sunset is one of the most beautiful daily sights. We always look forward for a sun to set especially on a Sunday afternoon at the beach with a family or someone you love. Although they occur every day, the quality and majesty of a given sunset depends largely on the amount of clouds, the amount of particulate matter in the air, the angle of the sun, and the location. Every so often, all the variables come together just right, and a beautiful sunset is born.

And Coron just provided me a magical sunset experience.

The photos look stunning! I love its color, the ray of sun coming from the edge of one mountain which gave a beautiful view from a top Mt. Tapias.

I recommend you to experience this if you're in Coron. Start the 700 steps to reach the peak of the mountain at 4pm and wait until sunset.

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We were all enjoying while swimming in the beach and to my surprise, i saw a huge starfish exactly where I was about to step. My initial reaction? I freaked out because I was really afraid hahahah! Then when I swum a little bit to stay away from the starfish and again looked down..... and shockingly saw not just two, three and four but plenty of starfish scattered in the sea floor.

We were able to pick one and put the starfish back to the sea after taking her a photo.

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Yes.... make friends while you travel.

The photos above are our new found friends in Coron. They are Let, Krishna and the newly married couple Aileen and Ron. The first time we met was in Maquinit Hot spring on our day 1. Let approached us and asked a favor to take them a group photo. So we had a little chat and bid goodbyes afterwards.

The next day, we again met accidentally in Banul beach and this this time the chat was a little bit longer. Until we finally decide to have our Day 3 Island hopping together. So we rent 1 boat and definitely the sharing was a lot cheaper.

We had exciting get to know conversation in the beach, we laugh and did fun jumping photos. Then we ate together and shared our foods.

I will always treasure them and will always remember the good memories with them

We even planned to have a getaway together but for some reasons, we do not have communications now :(

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I experienced snorkeling in Boracay, Panglao Island in Bohol, Bantayan Island in Cebu and Puerto galera in Mindoro but the best snorkeling ever was here in Coron.

Too bad I do not have underwater camera.

You will see stunning underwater creatures. Colorful corals and beautiful fishes! At first I was afraid to see those creatures moving because it was totally strange to me for I haven't seen any in my past snorkeling activities.

I saw a very huge round like plate which has opening hole and with a colorful moving object on top. It was shocking! I dunno what it is called but It is always registered in my mind. Plus all the colorful small fishes around me. I really enjoyed a lot feeding them with bread.

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As seen in some of my photos in Coron page, I got plenty of photos of myslelf in the edge of this small boat. It really fun! I love doing it over and over, flying position, standing on the edge or just simply seating on it. Just be careful as some part of the hopping has strong waves.

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I just love to see this thick green mangroves along the lagoon we passed by during Island Hopping. This is really not extraordinary since the boat will just go through this shallow area. But it was fun to see the boatman driving and his companion manage to get through a road-like lagoon that can only fit single boat entry.

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Yes! You will own an Island for a certain a day. I experienced this in Pass Island about 1 hour a half travel by boat from main Island in Coron. We were the only traveler for the entire day. We walked along the shoreline, feel the fresh air, hear nothing but the force of the air and the soft waves. It was indeed relaxing too far from the Urban life.

Philippines is gifted with its 7,100 Island and Islets scattered throughout the archipelago. And some of these Islets are considered to be paradise for it hasn't been exploited yet.

(This island you see in the photo is still preserved with its natural beauty. But they built some cottages to make more convenient for travelers)

Notice that the Island is well kept. It has 5 open cottages and there are colorful flags stood in the white sand beach.

You can't stay here overnight since there is no accommodation/rooms for rent. No electricity and no potable water.

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Pass Island

This is just one of the must see Island in Coron. This islet can be reached by hiring a boat for 3,500 pesos for entire day round trip. The boat carries up to maximum of 10 so the many the better so you can share the cost.

Yes you will own the Island! Notice that you won't see any people around in my photos. We were the only 2 guest at that time (me and Jess) and of course the 2 boatman we hired. There is 1 Island keeper whom you will pay the entrance fee of 200 pesos per person.

Tip:
* Must hire a boat/boatman a day prior to your trip so you can set the time of departure. (Avoid going to the port area and make a same day negotiation with boatman and chances are you get to start the course very late)
* Must start your trip very early at around 6am for the travel time is more or less 1 hour and a half to reach Pass Island.
* Must bring packed lunch or buy fresh seafoods and veggies of your choice and boatman will cook for your lunch while cruising)
* Very important: Bring water for entire day consumption since there are no potable water in the Island
* Very Important: You must leave the Island on or before 2:00 PM otherwise you'll get to experience the extreme breathtaking roller coaster thru big waves. The water gets very wild at 3pm onwards. Boatman will advise you on