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Tuesday, May 7, 2013

Trip: Coron's Mount Tapyas

Date Budget: PhP 0
Actual Spend: PhP 0
Quality: 3/5
Service: N/A
Accessibility: 4/5
Fun Factor: 3/5
Overall Experience: 3/5
Highlights 
  • Very accessible: just a few steps away from the town center
  • 700+ step stairs with strategically located 'stopover' sheds
  • Scenic view of the entire Coron Town at the view deck
  • Great sunrise!
The Experience

For our last day in Coron, we decided to climb the huge staircase leading to Mount Tapyas View Deck. We woke up early in the morning just in time for sunrise.
Mount Tapyas was just a few steps from town, making it one of the most accessible tourist spots in Coron. Taking the 700+ step stairs wasn't that easy though as our bodies were already battered by our other activities in the past few days.
The view deck provides a scenic view of the entire town of Coron. It is best to climb up early in the morning or late in the afternoon to avoid the scourging heat of the sun. 
We preferred to climb in the morning as we can have the place for ourselves and take all the pictures we want:

The tall cross (which illuminates at night) is one of the popular man-made landmarks of Coron Town (next to the Hollywood-style 'CORON' marker).
Going down is a lot easier than going up though, especially if you're racing for breakfast! The hunger and the pain was all worth it though.
Spend Breakdown
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How to get there

  1. From San Agustin Street, walk your way up across Coron-Busuanga Road.
  2. Walk up until you see a huge staircase going to the view deck on your left. Climb all 700+ steps to reach the view deck.
    Note: There are a few signs that will lead you to Mt. Tapyas. You can also ask the friendly locals for directions.

    Landmarks: big stairs, tall bamboo plants, basketball court
    Address:
    Mt. Tapyas View Deck
    Coron Town, PalawanPhilippines
    Operating Hours: 12am-12am
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