Conquer Coron

Coron, Palawan..Im in LOVE!

I had a vacation in Coron, Palawan last Nov 13-16. I wanna deviate from the usual birthday celebration here so the Cebu Pacific seat sale to Busuanga last July was very timely.

Coron spells paradise. Our group suddenly became cam whores with the magnificent view of the place.=)

1st day- Mt. Tapyas and Makinit Hot Spring.

It was at least 720 steps atop Mt. Tapyas. Coming from a foot injury a week before my Coron trip, the climb was a struggle. We were literally catching our breaths. And how are leg muscles have grown! But the view from the deck was spectacular!

720 steps atop Mt. Tapyas view deck

magnificent sunset at Mt. Tapyas

ganito kataas ang Mt. Tapyas..our feet were literally shaking after the climb..whew!

It was almost 7pm when we arrived at Makinit Hot Spring. And man, it was HOT! Got no pictures to show as it was already dark when we arrived there.

2nd day- Sangat Tour: Tangat Gun Boat, Sangat Island Reserve, Lunch at Calumbuyan Island, Coral Garden and Lusong Gun Boat.

Seen: Japanese shipwrecks, white beach, rock formations, beautiful snorkeling grounds.

great rock formation to Tangat Gun Boat Wreck

snorkeling..underneath is the Tangat Gun Boat wreck

at Calumbayan Island..

near Lusong Gun Boat wreck

3rd Day- Coron Island Tour: Skeleton Wreck, Lunch at Banol Beach, Twin Lagoon, Kayangan Lake and Siete Pecados Marine Park.

Seen: Spectacular view of Coron's landmark, Japanese shipwreck, white beach, underwater cathedral-like rock formations, rich collection of fishes, beautiful lagoons and snorkeling grounds.

I love!

stop muna..near Skeleton Wreck..the best snorkeling groud Ive been! Winner!

at Banol Beach

at Twin Lagoon



at Kayangan Lake ( the cleanest and freshest lake in the country)

one of the 7 islands of Siete Pecados Marine Park..

4th day: My birthday- Team Aem surprised me with a home-made cake! And fly- back Manila.

I LOVE:

- the views (need I say more?)
- Jethro, our tour guide who was so accomodating and HUMOROUS (yeah)..OK,isama na rin si Jabongga! =))
- the lunch ( seafoods galore )

yummy!

- Team Aem ( uber cool peeps )

Team Aem

I HATE:

- uber high priced souvenirs and food ( Tapsilog for P100?! WTF! )

CORON is definetely a must-visit place. And yes..I left my heart at Coron..lol