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PHILIPPINES
BUSUANGA(CORON)
PHILIPPINES
PUERTOPRINCESA
Bebang Siy
author,
It's aMensWorld
Liz Reyes
web developer
BEST SOUVENIRS
Wooden
boat key chains and pearls at
Everly’s Garden.
BEST BUYS
Bandi
or sweetened
and caramelized cashew nuts at Nanay
Lita’s Coron Harvest.
BEST FESTIVAL
Join in
the celebration of the Viva Señor
San Augustine town fiesta held
every August.
AREACODE
(48)
CURRENCY
Philippine Peso (PHP1 = US$0.02)
TOUCHDOWN
Most hotels in Palawan can
arrange to have you picked up at the airport.
Tricycles to the city center cost about PHP35.
Vans are also available for hire and are not
too costly.
BY DAY
Visit the Palawan Museum and the
Palawan City Library, where you can go over the
history and culture of its people. You may also
want to check out the hall of Brgy. Model at the
back of these twin cultural sites.
BY NIGHT
Rent a motorbike and drive around the
city. Marvel at the magnificent sunset at Rancho
Sta. Monica, also known as the Mitra Ranch. Then
go to nearby Bakers’ Hill for an evening meal.
Best for couples!
SLEEP
Try Casis Pensionne House: it’s affordable,
accessible and the staff are really approachable.
Tel: +63 (908) 228 7176, (48) 434 1254,
casispensionne@casispensionnehouse.com
BEST BUYS
Ube
(purple yam)
flavored
hopia
at Baker's Hill for just
PHP45 per box.
MUST-TRY
Say "monkey"
every time you see a starfish at
Starfish Island.
INSIDER TIP
Bring your own
snorkeling gear for the Honda Bay
island hopping tour to avoid renting
worn-out sets.
AREA CODE
(48)
CURRENCY
Philippine Peso (PHP1 = US$0.02)
TOUCHDOWN
From the airport, take a shuttle
to the Coron town proper, which will cost about
PHP150 per person. The ride takes 45 minutes
to one hour; call for more information.
Tel: +63
(928) 408 3105, (921) 265 2210
BY DAY
Tour Coron Loop, which is composed of
Siete Pecados, Kayangan Lake, Atwayan Beach,
Twin Lagoons and Twin Peaks. Go snorkeling
or shipwreck diving, then enjoy the beaches of
Malcapuya, Banana and Pass Islands.
BY NIGHT
Capture a perfect sunset in Lualhati
Park at the Harbour Center before having your
dinner at the restaurant or bar of your choice. Most
tourists prefer to get a bottle, stay outside to while
away the time and meet fellow travelers.
SLEEP
For an affordable place near to other
places of interests, choose Coron Oriental Lodging
House. Room rates start at PHP980.
www.
orientallodginghouse.webs.com
DIDYOU
KNOW?
Malcapuya Island is about an hour's
boat ride from Coron.