Town in Palawan, Philippines
Coron for solo travelers
Is Coron good for solo travel?
A port town on Busuanga Island, base for World War II wreck diving, Kayangan Lake and island-hopping trips. Compact and social; internet and power are unreliable, and it is a long way to a big hospital.
Solo travel at a glance
| Solo travel | 4/5 · Very good for solo travel |
|---|---|
| Locals | Very friendly |
| English | Widely spoken |
| Safety | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Solo women | Comfortable for solo women. Join group tours for remote islands and watch drinks at bars. |
How to meet people in Coron
Shared island-hopping boats, dive courses and wreck dives, hostels in town and sunset beach bars at Mount Tapyas.
Good things to do alone
- Dive the Japanese shipwrecks
- Swim in Kayangan Lake
- Climb Mount Tapyas at sunrise
- Soak in Maquinit hot springs
- Snorkel at Siete Pecados marine park
Where to stay in Coron
| Area | Good for |
|---|---|
| Coron Poblacion (town proper) | Center: tours, restaurants, bars, dive shops |
| Sunset Beach / Lajala | Quieter stays away from the noisy town center |
| Mount Tapyas area | Hillside guesthouses near the viewpoint |
Solo travel across Philippines
| Place | Solo | English |
|---|---|---|
| Siargao | 5/5 | Widely spoken |
| Moalboal | 5/5 | Widely spoken |
| Manila | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Boracay | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Palawan | 4/5 | Widely spoken |
| El Nido | 4/5 | Widely spoken |
| Cebu | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Coron | 4/5 | Widely spoken |
| Bohol | 4/5 | Widely spoken |
| Panglao | 4/5 | Widely spoken |
| Makati | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Baguio | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| La Union | 4/5 | Widely spoken |
| Dumaguete | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Siquijor | 4/5 | Widely spoken |
| Puerto Galera | 4/5 | Widely spoken |
| Malapascua | 4/5 | Widely spoken |
| Port Barton | 4/5 | Widely spoken |
| Sagada | 4/5 | Widely spoken |
| Banaue | 4/5 | Widely spoken |
| Vigan | 4/5 | Widely spoken |
| Iloilo | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| BGC | 4/5 | Widely spoken |
| Bantayan | 4/5 | Widely spoken |
| Davao | 3/5 | Widely spoken |
| Tagaytay | 3/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Angeles City | 3/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
Quick answers
Is Coron good for solo travelers?
Very good for solo travel (4/5). A port town on Busuanga Island, base for World War II wreck diving, Kayangan Lake and island-hopping trips.
How do you meet people in Coron?
Shared island-hopping boats, dive courses and wreck dives, hostels in town and sunset beach bars at Mount Tapyas. On SoloSquare you can also join small plans with other travelers who are there now.
Do people speak English in Coron?
Widely spoken.
Is Coron safe for solo female travelers?
Comfortable for solo women. Join group tours for remote islands and watch drinks at bars.
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