Philippines Mimaropa

Coron is the third-largest island in the Calamian Islands in northern Palawan in the Philippines. The island is part of the larger municipality of the same name. It is known for several Japanese shipwrecks of World War II vintage. Because of its unique ecological features, it is entirely protected by several legal proclamations. The area around the wrecks has rock formations which provide for snorkeling opportunities, with underwater visibility extending up to 24m. The water is often calm. Coron is one of the most visited destinations for wreck diving in the Philippines. Dive sites around Coron include many different reef dive sites and "Gunter´s Cave," also known as Cathedral Cave.

El Nido is a first class municipality and managed resource protected area in the province of Palawan in the Philippines. It is known for its white-sand beaches, coral reefs, limestone cliffs and as the gateway to the Bacuit archipelago. From the towering marble cliffs and enchanting lagoons to its 100 white sandy beaches, lush jungle and mangrove forest, prehistoric caves and waterfalls, El Nido is one of the top tourist destinations in Palawan, which is often referred to as the "Philippines' Last Frontier". In one of their issues, the National Geographic Traveler's magazine chose Palawan as one of the best travel destinations in the world, and particularly, it recommended El Nido.