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CURRENCY
Philippine Peso (PHP1 =
US$0.02)
TOUCHDOWN
From the airport, take
a shuttle to Coron town, which will cost
about PHP150 per person. The ride takes
about an hour; call for more information.
Tel: +63 928 408 3105, 921 265 2210
SEE &DO
The best thing about Coron is
the islands and their individualities, so
make sure to visit all of them as much as
possible. Visit the Twin Lagoon, snorkel
at Malcapuya Island, stroll over the Bulog
Islands, visit and have your photo taken
over at Coron’s most famous spot —
Kayangan Lake. Hike Mt Tapyas’ 100+
steps too!
SLEEP
Banana Island in Coron has
cottages that will fit small or big groups.
Email Sonny Yong at
EAT
Go to the market before heading to
the island, then hire a cook to prepare the
meals for you.
INSIDER TIP
For an effortless and
carefree trip to Coron, have a tour agency
arrange the trip.
SHOP
Visit the Coron town market for the
freshest and cheapest finds.
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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.
SEE&DO
Skip the crowded tours and go
on a daytrip to Nagtabon Beach Cove,
about an hour-and-a-half drive from
Puerto Princesa. Here, you get the beach
to yourselves. At night, rent a motorbike
and drive around the city. Have a filling
seafood dinner at the middle of Puerto
Princesa Bay and then take a lovely
evening walk afterwards.
SLEEP
Stay at Acacia Tree Garden Hotel
tucked quietly in Manalo extension.
acaciatreegarden.com
EAT
You don’t have to be vegetarian to
love the Vegetarian Stir-Fried Pad Thai of
LC’s Gourmet Restaurant in San Manuel.
MUST-TRY
If you’re up for some
adventure, go to the Irawan Ecopark for
zipline and other outdoor activities.
SHOP
Mercato de San Miguel has a wide
range of souvenir shops.
Marla
Espiritu
seniorwriter
KZ
Abesamis
operations
manager
PHILIPPINES
PUERTOPRINCESA
PHILIPPINES
BUSUANGA(CORON)
LESTER EDESMA
