Barracuda Lake, Coron
Coron is one of the most famous destinations for tourists visiting Palawan, Philippines and one of the most known lakes that every tourists would not want to miss out is the Barracuda Lake. This famous fresh and salt water lake holds a secret that draws in diving enthusiasts from all over the world. Barracuda Lake, situated on the north shore of Coron Island in the Philippines, offers one of the most unique diving experiences. Occasionally referred to as Luluyuan Lake by locals, its crystal blue waters hidden between majestic rocky formations aren’t big on actual barracudas and other wildlife. Instead, divers can experience a thermocline and halocline unlike anywhere else.…
Twin Lagoons, Coron
One of the top things to do around Coron according to Tripadvisor. Click here if you are interested in booking some local Coron tours. Located not far from Kayangan Lake on the same island of Coron (the town of Coron is located on another island), another worthwhile stop along a boat tour. The coastline is splendid and the bay mystifying as you approach the little house wedged into the sharp rocks at the lagoon’s mouth. Photo left: the usual entry is at the boats in the upper right, where the house is. But boats can also get into the second lagoon, shown bottom left. The house owner will paddle out occasionally, collecting…
Kayangan Lake
Click on pic to zoom in. No. 3 of things to do around Coron according to Tripadvisor. But it requires a steep 75m climb (about 300 steps total), both up and down into it, about 15 minutes if you are in reasonably good shape. That includes the waiting time, as the path is too narrow to accommodate traffic in both directions, and because it is a popular destination, be prepared to slide to the side and wait occasionally. It is a hall of fame awardee for the cleanest and greenest inland body of water in the Philippines and dubbed as the cleanest lake in Asia. However, when I was…
