Coron, Palawan, Philippines, is one of the world’s top tourist destinations, obtaining over a million vacationists per year in the pre-pandemic. Meanwhile, in the first quarter of 2022, Travelport mentioned that “51 percent of all international flight bookings in SEA went to the Philippines and Thailand – nations that reopened and eased their restrictions for foreign travel early.” Travelers from across the globe flock here due to its stunning powdery white-sand beaches, world-class hotel accommodations, and hospitable locals. It is nestled in the region of MIMAROPA, offering diverse inland beauty spots, exhilarating cultural experiences, and fantastic marine activities such as scuba diving for underwater enthusiasts.
The vast ocean of Coron varies from current-swept rocky landscapes and black jagged limestones to gentle sloping coral reefs under the sea. Here are a few of the best scuba diving sites on the island waiting for the adventurers to explore!
1. SIETE PECADOS
The name originated after seven sisters who disobeyed their mother to swim in the serene waters and drown, forming the seven islets we see today. It is also known as the Seven-Islands Reef near Coron Town Proper. After a few minutes of a boat ride, a captivating underwater coral garden amaze you as you immerse through the deep! Your undersea adventure is a memory you will never forget as heart-melting inhabitants grow like the various fish; angel, trigger, red snapper, and damselfishes. Beneath the blue waves are colorful coral gardens giving joy to the creatures wandering below. A beginner in scuba diving can witness those amazing sights descending in just 10 meters. The open water divers can go deep to 18 meters and 30 meters for the advanced divers.
2. DIMANGLET REEF
Another spot for scuba diving. There is nothing better than plunging into the calm waters of Coron, Palawan. Several tourists engage in Discover Scuba Diving to see the fascinating underworld of Dimanglet reef. How amazing it is to explore the undersea with diverse marine sanctuaries. Submerging below with your complete scuba diving gear is an adventure filled with excitement brought about by a group of Fuselier fish, the colorful parrotfish, and sea turtles swimming just before your eyes will stun you. The corals, like the cabbage, giving colors and life to the animals below are breathtaking. One couldn’t take their eyes from these wondrous beauties a few meters below sea level.
3. EAST TANGAT WRECK
It is a small gunboat submerged in the ocean of Coron near the coastline of Tangat Island, measuring 40 meters long and tilted with its edge pointing above. The maximum depth is 20 meters, and sun rays can penetrate the underwater lighting the part below. Scuba diving beginners may be allowed until 10 meters, depending on the recommendation of the dive instructors. A beautiful coral garden settled just a few feet away from the shoreline. Various fish and corals are the best things you can see while snorkeling.
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4. BARRACUDA LAKE
The name came from a type of fish wandering the vicinity of the lake. It is a mixture of salt and freshwater layers ranging from 82 to 100oF (28 to 38oC). Although no dazzling corals and flamboyant fishes are swimming beneath the lake, it showcases magnificent limestone pinnacles and a deep cave that is said to house the lake's only barracuda.
If you plan on engaging in Scuba Diving in Coron, Palawan, Skylodge Resort offers Discover Scuba Diving to its guest. The professional dive instructors guide the beginners with the basic skills. The resort has a pool measuring 8 feet which is suitable for the training of the guests who will take the Discover Scuba Diving. It is a preparatory training before immersing the divers in the enchanting dive spots in Coron, Palawan. DIVE WITH US NOW!
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Author: Remson Tarcelo
