Coron in Palawan, a paradise for travelers who love the idyllic view of beach-fronts, breathtaking landscapes, crystal-clear waters ideal for diving, and more. After a year of being stuck at home, a trip to Coron just might be the best pick for those who need a breather.
Fortunately, Coron is now open for tourists, and as long as we follow the guidelines and health protocols, we can still experience this piece of paradise safely amid this pandemic. If you’re planning to take the trip, here is a handy guide for you!
Who can travel?
All Filipino citizens and Philippine residing foreigners from all areas in the Philippines can enter Coron as tourists. Age restrictions have been relaxed. Read more about it here.
What to prepare
A negative RT-PCR test result with the official receipt, taken 48 to 72 hours before your trip to Coron.
Your confirmed booking at a DOT-accredited accommodation.
Your confirmed booking and itinerary with DOT-accredited travel operators.
Your round-trip ticket. Enter via Francisco Reyes Airport (Busuanga Airport) by flying with Cebu Pacific or Philippine Airlines.
Your QR Code after filling out their online health declaration form. Click here to register.
Where to book your accommodations
Here are the hotels, resorts, and other accommodation establishments you can book for your stay at Coron:
- Acacia Garden Inn
- Bacau Bay Resort Coron
- Club Paradise Palawan
- Coron Westown Resort
- Corto Del Mar Hotel
- Darayonan Lodge
- Kalaw Homes
- King Michael
- Luis Bay Travelers’ Lodge
- Mountain View Garden Inn
- Paolyn Houseboats and Restaurant
- R2R Bayview Inn
- Sunlight Guest Hotel
- Sun Valley Tourist Inn
- The Funny Lion Inn
- The Ridge Coron
- The River House
- Two Seasons Coron Island Resort & Spa
- Two Seasons Coron Bayside Hotel
- Vela Terraces Hotel
- Vienna Hotel
For more details, click here.
Where to book travel operators
Here are the travel operators you can book for your itinerary:
- AC Travel and Tour Services
- Ace Travel and Tours
- Amika Travel and Tours
- Anchorsea Travel and Tours
- Aquablue Travel and Tours
- Arlyn Expeditions Travel & Tours
- Asriel Roan Travel and Tours
- B2J Ticketnet and Travel Services
- Bayside Travel and Tours Services
- Be Cool Travel and Tours
- Bigdream Boat Man Travel and Tours
- Bigwave Travel & Tour
- Blue Lagoon Adventure Travel & Tours
- Buhay Isla Ecotour
- Calamian Island Travel & Tours
- Calamianes Expeditions and Ecotours
- Clear Water Travel and Tours
- Coron Sarang Tours Inc.
- Coron Summer Paradise Travel and Tours Inc.
- Coron Holiday Travel and Tours
- EAS-ELLENS Travel & Tours
- Hannah Explorer Travel and Tours
- I Capture Travel Services
- Island Travellers Travel and Tours
- Island Trip Travel and Tours
- JY Travel and Tours
- KAIZ Travel Services
- Kajy Travel & Tour
- KGRILL Travel and Tours
- LADAP Ticketing Travel & Tours
- LAKBAYCORON Travel and Tours
- Las Islas Travel and Tours
- Laughtrip Travel and Tours
- Luminous Travel and Tours
- Maritonies Travel and Tours
- Merry Ana Travel and Tours
- Millenial Island Travel Mate
- My Blue Backpack Travel and Tours
- My Guide Travels
- Natures Way Travel and Tours
- Nest Travel Tours and Expedition Services
- Nice in Paradise Travel Tours
- Ocean Pearl Travel and Tours
- Paradise View Travel and Tours
- Paolyn Houseboats and Restaurant
- R AND M Island Gateways Travel and Tours
- Roadside Travel and Tours
- Royal Tropical Travel & Tours
- Sea Farers Tours
- Sweet Escapades Travel and Tours
- Tiffany Travel and Tours
- Timothy Travel and Tours
- Tropical Paradise Travel and Tours
- Twin Travel and Tour
- View Trip Travel and Tours
- Wander Juan Travel and Tours
- Waray Travel & Tour
- Wonderful Island Travel and Tours
- YUANE Tours
For more details, click here.
Where to arrange your diving
Here are the operators that you can book for diving:
- Aquahabitat Dive Safari and Tours
- Busuanga Coron
- Busuanga Sea Dive Resort, Inc.
- Coron Sanho Dive, Inc.
- Coron Divers Dive Center
- Coron Easy Diving Corporation
- Corto Divers
- Discovery Fleet Corp.
- Dugong Dive Center
- Freediving Coron
- FKD Dive Center and Services, Inc.
- Kiss Diving Center & Shop
- Neptune Dive Center, Inc.
- Oh Cean Dive Shop
- Reggae Dive Center
- Safety Shop Diveshop
- Umali Dive Center Corp.
For more details, click here.
Upon arrival
Upon your arrival at the Francisco B. Reyes Airport or Busuanga Airport, you must undergo a health assessment at the airport’s triage area before proceeding to your itinerary.
In the case where the tourist is symptomatic, he or she must undergo an Antigen Test with a corresponding fee of P3,500.00. If positive, they will be sent to the hotel holding room where they are booked. If they develop severe symptoms, they will be referred immediately to the Culion Sanitarium and General Hospital. If the test result is negative, the tourist can proceed to their hotel and itinerary.
All tourists must follow their confirmed itinerary and coordinate with the front desk officer of their hotel. They will be working hand-in-hand with the travel agency. All businesses, tourist boats, and destinations will only be strictly allowed to operate at 50% capacity. Face masks and face shields are also required at all times. And don’t forget to maintain physical distancing.
When it’s time to leave, tourists must prepare the documents for their next destination and head directly to the airport. Stopovers are not allowed.
Note: All guidelines are from Coron’s official tourism website and the Department of Tourism website, and are subject to change without prior notice.
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Homestream image from the Department of Tourism website.
