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Coron, Palawan — Palawan — El Nido & Coron, Philippines
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Palawan — El Nido & Coron

Limestone karst lagoons, hidden beaches and wreck diving — the country's signature scenery.

Budget level
Mid-range
Best months
Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May
Ideal stay
5–8 days
Best for
Beach, Nature, Adventure

Overview

Northern Palawan holds two bases: El Nido for the Bacuit archipelago's lagoon tours, and Coron for wreck diving and Kayangan Lake. Both are reached by air plus a road or ferry transfer.

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Why go to Palawan — El Nido & Coron

  • Bacuit archipelago island-hopping tours
  • Kayangan Lake and Coron's wrecks
  • Nacpan and hidden beaches
  • Some of the best snorkelling in Asia

Budget

Palawan — El Nido & Coron is mid-range by Philippines standards. Across Philippines, mid-range travellers typically spend about $55–$105 per person per day.

Country-level planning estimate, excluding flights. See the full Philippines budget breakdown.

Practical information

  • Tours are sold as lettered day trips (A, B, C, D) with environmental fees
  • Transfers eat more time than expected — don't over-schedule

When to go to Palawan — El Nido & Coron

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Plan 5–8 days here. Highlighted months are the best fit for most travellers.

Getting around

  • Domestic flights are the backbone of any multi-island trip and are cheap if booked early
  • Ferries and fast craft link the Visayan islands; schedules are weather-dependent

Suggested itineraries

  • Palawan first-timer

    10 days

    Manila stopover then the lagoons of El Nido and Coron.

    Route: Manila → Palawan — El Nido & Coron

  • Islands and mountains

    16 days

    Northern rice terraces plus two island bases.

    Route: Manila → Banaue & Sagada → Palawan — El Nido & Coron → Cebu & Bohol

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