Coron Chronicles: Mt. Tapyas & Maquinit Hot Spring

When I got the opportunity to book cheap flights to Coron, I couldn't resist and just booked the flights and scoured the Internet for affordable accommodations. The thought of looking at the famous Kayangan Lake landscape made me excited already. But before I got to Kayangan Lake, I made my way to Maquinit Hot Spring and Mt. Tapyas.

My first day in Coron was reserved for wandering around town, looking for souvenirs, and hiking up Mt. Tapyas.

Mt. Tapyas

Mt. Tapyas was an easy climbing compared to the other mountains I've trekked. The mountain had concrete stairs and plenty of benches to rest in. I took my time and basked in the panoramic view that the mountain offered. After just 25 minutes of leisurely hiking, I got to the top. The peak provided a sweeping view of Coron Town and the beautiful landscape of the surrounding islands.
My next stop was the Maquinit Hot Spring.

Maquinit Hot Spring

The Maquinit Hot Spring's water was soothing and relaxing. I stayed for a while to relax my body and feel the warmth piercing through my skin.

Maquinit Hot Spring

The day ended on my first day in Coron as the sun set on Maquinit Hot Spring.
How to Get to Mt. Tapyas & Maquinit Hot Spring
It's easy to get to Mt. Tapyas and Maquinit Hot Spring. You can choose to walk to Mt. Tapyas since it's just around town or hire a trike to take you to the starting point. The trike to Maquinit Hot Spring has a fixed rate of P300 two-way (correct me if I'm wrong). There is also an entrance fee of P150 for Maquinit Hot Spring. You can also book a Coron Town tour offered in various tour agencies around town for P500 to P700.