Palawan district, Philippines

Places to visit near Coron

Coron is a town in Palawan district, Philippines, home to about 8,723 people. Within 50 km by road there are 148 places to visit — 83 rivers, islands & mangroves, 31 beaches & coast, 9 churches and 6 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Kayangan Lake (6 km), Coron Island (15 km) and Culion Museum and Archives (29 km).

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Coron, Philippines
Coron, Palawan district, Philippines. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Coron at a glance

Location
Palawan district, Philippines
Population
about 8,723
Coordinates
11.9986° N, 120.2043° E
Places within 50 km
148 (3 must-see)
Best time to visit
September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Coron

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Coron: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Coron

153 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Coron. The closest is Canitauan Island (2 km). Best time: september to february.

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Beaches & coast near Coron

39 beaches & coast within 100 km of Coron. The closest is Bulog Island (1 km); the best-known is Coron Island (15 km). Best time: october to march.

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Churches near Coron

9 churches within 100 km of Coron. The closest is Baptist Church (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Coron

8 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Coron. The closest is Kawayan Lake (1 km); the best-known is Kayangan Lake (6 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Coron

6 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Coron. The closest is Sunset Viewpoint at Harbor (1 km); the best-known is Mount Tapyas (1 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Waterfalls near Coron

6 waterfalls within 100 km of Coron. The closest is Seven Falls (9 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Coron

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 33 km on the road.

  1. Start in Coron
  2. 1 km Baptist Church · church, Palawan
  3. 1 km Mount Tapyas · viewpoint, Palawan
  4. 2 km Canitauan Island · island, Palawan
  5. 15 km Coron Island · island, Palawan
  6. 8 km Kayangan Lake · lake, Palawan
  7. 6 km Back to Coron

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How to reach Coron

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    Within 15 km of Coron

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Coron by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Rivers, islands & mangroves83153Canitauan Island (2 km)
    Beaches & coast3139Bulog Island (1 km)
    Churches99Baptist Church (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs68Kawayan Lake (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints36Sunset Viewpoint at Harbor (1 km)
    Waterfalls56Seven Falls (9 km)
    Caves45Cueva del Amor – Elizabeth & Pratik’s Secret Cave (4 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens23Calauit Wildlife Sanctuary (1 km)
    Other attractions22Rapea Nui Food Park (1 km)
    Forts & heritage11Culion Museum and Archives (29 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Alrahman Mosque (1 km)
    Parks11Luwalhati Park (1 km)

    Coron: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Coron?

    Kayangan Lake (lake, about 6 km), Coron Island (island, about 15 km), Baptist Church (church, about 1 km), Mount Tapyas (viewpoint, about 1 km), Canitauan Island (island, about 2 km), Dicanituan Beach (beach, about 2 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Coron?

    148 places on Spotwander: 83 rivers, islands & mangroves, 31 beaches & coast, 9 churches, 6 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 3 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Coron?

    Canitauan Island, about 2 km by road; Cabilauan Island (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Coron?

    Bulog Island, about 1 km by road; Balinsasayaw Floating Cottage (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Coron?

    Baptist Church, about 1 km by road; The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (0 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Coron?

    Start in Coron, visit Baptist Church, then Mount Tapyas, then Canitauan Island, then Coron Island, then Kayangan Lake, and drive back — about 33 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Coron?

    September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Coron

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Coron’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Coron on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.