Coron Island, Tentative World Heritage island in Palawan, Philippines.
Coron Island spans 71 square kilometers with limestone cliffs rising 600 meters above the Sulu Sea in northern Palawan.
The waters surrounding Coron Island contain multiple Japanese vessels that sank during naval operations in World War II.
The Tagbanua people received formal recognition of their ancestral domain rights to Coron Island on June 5, 1998.
Visitors access the island through boats departing from Coron Town, with diving and snorkeling equipment available for rent at local establishments.
The island contains fifteen inland lakes, including Kayangan Lake, which maintains exceptional water clarity through natural filtration systems.
Location: Coron
Elevation above the sea: 600 m
Part of: Calamian Islands
GPS coordinates: 11.92000,120.24000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 16:27
The Philippines display rice terraces in Ifugao mountains, coral reefs in Tubbataha National Park, and cave systems in Samar. Mayon Volcano shows its geometric shape, while Chocolate Hills of Bohol extend across the landscape. White sand beaches line the coasts of Boracay and Palawan.
The islands of the Philippines display exceptional geographical diversity. Palawan, Siargao, Boracay, Bohol, and Cebu offer beaches, coral reefs, clear water lagoons, and geological formations. The marine national parks host a rich marine fauna. Historical sites and terraced rice paddies represent cultural heritage. Volcanoes, waterfalls, and caves illustrate the variety of the archipelago's natural landscapes.
Calauit Safari Park
59.3 km
Nacpan Beach
110.8 km
Kayangan Lake View Deck
4.6 km
Apo Reef Light
84.7 km
Coron Island Protected Area
2.7 km
Apo Reef Natural Park
93.5 km
Occidental Mindoro Sports Complex
102 km
Twin Lagoon
4.5 km
Malcapuya Island
19.8 km
Kayangan Lake
4.5 km
Kayangan Lake
4.4 km
Bulog Dos Island
19.2 km
CYC Beach
8.1 km
Atwayan Beach
5.4 km
Beach 91
5.8 km
Barracuda Lake
4.7 km
Nagkalit-kalit Waterfalls
114.5 km
Cashew Grove Beach Resort
41.4 km
Malcapuya Island Beach Resort
20 km
Ille Cave
113.5 km
Rio Playa Resort
43.5 km
Rapea nui food park
9.4 km
Old Sablayan Church
116.5 km
Ditaytayan Beach
25.1 km
Fort Culion historical marker
23.7 km
Culion Leper Colony historical marker
23.8 km
Coron Philippines
17.3 km
Calachuchi Beach
5.4 kmReviews
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