Getting Acquainted with Coron

Coron is a small town compared to Puerto Princesa, the capital of Palawan. You can basically walk around just to familiarize yourself. 


A brief history from wikipedia...

The first inhabitants of Coron were the Tagbanuas who belong to the second wave of Indonesians who migrated to this area some 5,000 years ago. They were a nomadic, seafaring people, living mainly by fishing and subsistence agriculture. Although they are now sedentary (with the young using cell phones, etc.), they maintain many of their old customs, traditions and beliefs. Today, the Tagbanuas remain the dominant if not entire population of Coron.

Electricity is rationed. Blackout is a common occurrence during the day. Upon booking, make sure that a generator is provided in the hotel or the lodge of your choice. 

 

From Darayonan Lodge(where we stayed), we explored it by foot...

Riding a tricycle is an option, no jeepneys. 

If you're a city dweller and expecting big named fast food joints and shops you'll be disappointed. Coron is not a highly commercialized area, to my satisfaction(maiba naman!). 

So what does this quaint town has to offer?

sari-sari stores(small shops)/souvenir shops... 

eateries...

restaurants...

plaza...

where you can rest and let time pass by...

then marvel at the fresh catch of the day in the wet market, one of my fave places on earth!

oh, if only I could eat these seafoods everyday!

next up... Mt. Tapyas Hike!