Discover the Hidden Treasures of Coron Palawan
The Philippines has more than 7,000 islands. There are islands not yet discovered and some already inhabited by people. Palawan is one of the examples of the inhabited islands. The are 1,780 islands and islets in the province. With the thousand numbers of islands and islet that could be a reason to visit the place. The question is, where in Palawan specifically? 
You should consider Busuanga on your travel list. The island is promising because of the number of tourist visits. According to palawan-news.com, there were 1,162,439 foreign and domestic tourists last 2016, which is 15 percent higher compared the previous year’s statistics. Coron is one of the most visited places of foreigners in Palawan. Read the full article here.
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Also, according to Philippine Star, in their phone interview with the President of the Palawan Tourism Council, Mr. Debbie Tan. He said that they are expecting 2 Million tourists in 2017. Read the full article here.
If Coron catches many tourists’ attention, the place is undoubtedly interesting. Before going on a tour, the first step would be doing a background check.
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Coron is a peaceful town on the southeast of Busuanga island with countless resorts. Coron Island is a major attraction because it is the ancestral domain of Tagbanua indigenous people who are responsible for a sustainable management of the place. Large limestone cliffs and a thriving wildlife surround its beaches. The natural resources like Kayangan, Twin Lagoon, and Barracuda Lakes. All of them are best for snorkeling!
Limestone in Coron has formed 260 million years ago. Tectonic movements affect its current position. Fishing is one of the main industries and tourism especially because of the shipwrecks of the World War II as the popular reasons for diving.
Whether you like it or not, many people love to travel to try different kinds of food from one place to another. Of course, it would be something unusual and worth eating after a long travel away from Manila. Since Coron is a province too far away from the city, there might be ideal cheap foods. Hold your expectations because the province has even more in store for you. European and local cuisines are available. The best time to eat naturally cooked foods and not the processed ones. There’s no choice either, McDonald’s, Jollibee, and Starbucks are nowhere to find. The menu ranges from 100 to 490 pesos. Prepare your pockets so you can buy all the best cuisine in Coron.
La Sirenetta Seafood Restaurant & Bar
Real St, Coron Town Proper, Coron, Palawan (11:00 am -10:00 pm)
Pros:
- Has approachable and friendly owner.
- Has delicious food.
- Has good service to customers.
- With outstanding sunset view.
- Has enjoyable music.
Altrove Coron Rosario Street, Coron Town Proper, Coron, Palawan (5:00 pm – 10:00 pm)
Pros:
- Has relaxing atmosphere.
- With efficient, quick and friendly staffs.
- Has good pizza.
- Queuing during dinner time.
- Need to leave slippers.
- Nice ambiance.
GMG Hotel Restaurant Management, Inc. GMG Hotel. National Highway, Cor. Don Pedro St., Coron, 5316 Palawan Open 24 hours
Pros:
- Has free wi-fi.
- Has free coffee.
- Has free bread.
- Has free drinking water.
- Has free breakfast.
- Has accommodating staffs.
- Has nice rooms.
Hong Long Restaurant Palawan, Coron, Coron Town Proper, 4F邮政编码: 5316 7:00 am- 11:00 pm
Pros:
- Has delicious Taiwanese food taste.
- Has beautiful sunset view.
- Has great Chinese food.
- Has nice boss.
If you are now completely decided to go to Coron, many will prefer to go there by plane which will let you have an hour to travel. Another land trip to Coron proper will take 40 minutes of travel that will cost you 150 pesos. If you have a cheaper budget, you may want to travel by ferry that will take you 12 hours of travel from Manila.