Seven lakes surrounded by rocky limestone cliffs attract hundreds of nature lovers to the island of Coron, located north of Palawan. Nearby, the reef of the same name is home to several popular dive sites, including the site where, in September 1944, the U.S. fleet sunk 12 Japanese ships in September 1944. The wrecks of the ships rest on the bottom at a depth of about 40 metres deep. Numerous underwater diving enthusiasts come every year to explore these ships - from beginner divers to top-class professionals. Forbes magazine lists it as one of the top 10 dive sites in the world.
In 1967, Coron Island and several small atolls nearby were designated a national sanctuary due to the unique nature of the island. In 1978, the area was declared a Tourist Area as part of the Marine Reserve. Management of the island was taken over by the Philippine Tourism Association. And in 1998, Coron was recognised as the ancestral domain of the Tagbanua tribe.
Coron Island is a wedge-shaped limestone island whose shores are covered with mangroves. It is part of the Calamian Islands group and is the third largest in this group. In addition to being home a huge number of endemic bird species, the island is also home to a variety of mammals, reptiles and amphibians. This biodiversity biodiversity makes Coron a very popular ecotourism destination - the island is one of the priority areas for tourism development in the province of Palawan.
Today, most of the tourists are foreigners. The main main attraction of Coron is the magical seven lakes, the most famous of which is recognised as Lake Kayangan, the cleanest lake in the Philippines. Around Coron around Coron is scattered with many small islands with beautiful sandy beaches, some of which have luxury resorts built on them, perfectly blended with the surrounding nature.
