To avoid the crush of tourists, our
group headed to relatively secluded
Atuwayan Beach for lunch. The beach
is small, with only two huts for travelers
to unwind. We secured one of them
and feasted on our packed lunch.
My favorite stop on our itinerary was
the Twin Lagoons, an enclosed lagoon
that has only two entrances: Either you
climb up the bamboo ladder, over the
rocks, and into the lake on the other
side; or you swim through a hole in one
of the rocks that becomes submerged
during high tide. The second option,
which I tried, was easy as long as you
hold your breath until you reach the
other side. The trick is to keep going
forward, using your hands to guide you
past the narrow opening and into the
lake beyond.
Snorkelers will enjoy Coral Garden,
which is the starting point for many
diving tours. The site has several types
of coral that house a variety of reef fish.
It’s easy to lose track of time just staring
into the beautiful depths, watching as it
reveals some of its infinite secrets.
Clockwise from
top: Dive into
the pristine
Twin Lagoons;
a
bangkero
navigating Coron
waters; feed the
giraffe at Calauit
National Park;
take a relaxing
dip at Maquinit
Hot Springs
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