Must-see attractions in Busuanga & the Calamian Islands

  • Banca boats in the water at Coron Island.
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    Coron Island

    Coron Town

    This island, only a 20-minute bangka ride from Coron town, has an imposing, mysterious skyline that wouldn’t be out of place in a King Kong film. Flying…

  • High-angle view of Kayangan Lake.

    Kayangan Lake

    Coron Town

    Accessible by a steep 10-minute climb, the crystal-clear waters of Lake Kayangan are nestled into the mountain walls; underwater is like a moonscape…

  • Twin Lagoon in Coron, Philippines

    Twin Lagoon

    Coron Town

    There are two sides to this photogenic lagoon where salt and fresh water meet. Boats dock in one half and and the other half is accessed by swimming…

  • Calauit Safari Park

    Busuanga & the Calamian Islands

    Just off the northwestern tip of Busuanga, African megafauna roam on Calauit Island. Species include 25 or so giraffes and about 35 zebras. Both species…

  • Ocam Ocam Beach

    Busuanga & the Calamian Islands

    A lonely beach with golden sand, excellent snorkelling and just a couple of basic resorts in northwest Busuanga Island. You can get a boat here to…

  • Aguila

    Busuanga & the Calamian Islands

    On the rise behind town, follow your nose to a grand staircase where some 200 steps lead up to a giant eagle carved into the hill. It was created in 1926…

  • Barracuda Lake

    Coron Town

    A popular island-hopping stop, scenic Barracuda Lake is of interest to divers for its unique layers of fresh, salt and brackish water and dramatic…

  • Culion Museum & Archives

    Busuanga & the Calamian Islands

    This museum has a half-hour film and several large rooms filled with photos and artefacts that tell the poignant and little-known story of Culion's leper…

  • Mt Tapyas

    Coron Town

    Grunt your way up 700-plus steps to Mt Tapyas in Coron Town for astounding views of Coron Bay. It's a quintessential Coron experience.

  • Gochi Falls

    Busuanga & the Calamian Islands

    This 7m waterfall is a pleasant place for a swim if you're passing near the airport on a bike tour of the island. The turnoff to the falls in barangay…

  • Banol Beach

    Coron Town

    A common stop on island-hopping trips to Coron Island is Banol Beach, a small sandy area with shelter from the sun.

  • La Immaculada Concepcion Church

    Busuanga & the Calamian Islands

    The interior of this impressive stone church, formerly a Spanish fort built in the mid-1700s, is worth a peek.

  • Municipal Hall

    Coron Town

    Coron's Municipal Hall is in the centre of town.

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