Busuanga is the largest in the Calamian group of islands. What makes Busuanga special are the game reserve and wildlife sanctuary, and the wrecks around Coron Bay. Taking an average of day long trips from the town proper, you can savour the sight of twelve wrecks identified in diveable depths. Although diving can be done anytime, visibility and current are best from October to May. Bonus attractions are Coron's limestone cliffs and tiny isolated beach coves along with freshwater lakes, one of which features hot springs and can be accessed by a short climb over limestone pinnacles from the sea. A hidden cavern with an underwater entrance to the sea can be explored. Pearl farms are added attractions.
Dive Sites
Average
Depth
Maximum
Depth
Black Island Wreck
Taiei Maru (Concepcion Wreck) Akitsushima
Gunboat at Lusong Island
Olympia Maru
Kogyo Maru
Irako
Mamya Maru
Tangat Wreck
East Tangat Wreck
Coron Island-Fishing Boat
Barracuda Lake
Coral Garden
Delian Island-North & South
Framjee Bank
Brown Rocks
Tara Island-West Side
Kyokusan Maru
Dumunpalit Island-Southwest
KALESA
The kalesa or karitela is a horse-driven carriage that was introduced during the 18th century. It was used by
Spanish officials and the nobles as a means of transportation.
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