We were about to head out to Twin Lagoon but I insisted on visiting CYC Island since my research told me that it could have been the best beach in the loop.
Destination #5: CYC Island - no entrance fee
CYC Island is a public beach area. CYC stands for "Coron Youth Club." This is the group of students that take care of the island voluntarily. As it is a public beach, it's a little messy - sea weeds all over the fine white sand. Our tour guide told us that CYC used to be the most beautiful beach front island in the area, had the prime stretch of white sand and clear water with lush greenery, until people started to dig up the sand and transfer it to other beaches. It's tragic that the island ended up that way. I almost feel sorry that man is, unknowingly and unintentionally, again to blame for the diminishing natural beauty set in seeing this as an illustration.
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| CYC Island |
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| CYC Island from a far |
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| Great view! |
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| It's obvious that the sand has been disturbed |
Destination #6: Twin Lagoon - entrance fee = 100php/person
Twin Lagoon, for me, is the most marvelous spot that we've visited the entire day. Once you reach the entrance of the first lagoon, you'll be amazed of the towering rock formations all around you. The place feels so secure and downright secluded with all the pristine magnificence and beauty of nature. No one stops in the first lagoon, according to our tour guide, since the water there is too deep. They'll dock in and take you to the next lagoon where you can enjoy snorkeling. Marine life is not much but the underwater rock formations are fantastic. Also, when you're snorkeling, you will notice that the water beneath the surface is warm. You will also notice that there is this oil-like looking substance beneath the surface. According to our tour guide, the water on the surface is fresh water (thus being cold) and the water beneath that is sea water. The oil-like liquid we see are the mixing of the two. How spectacular it was to observe nature's process up-close! You have to pass by this cave-like arch to get to a big pool of water where I completely fell in love with the place -- sparkling water, immense rock structures, green patches of life, and the proof of an amazing God! Since that was our last stop, we enjoyed every moment of it.
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| It started to rain when we were heading to Twin Lagoon |
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| The rain has stopped! Welcome! |
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| We are ready... Let's go! |
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| Hubby enjoying the swim |
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| Towering walls of sedimentary beauty! |
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| Captivating! |
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| The wonders of nature |
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| I'm with one of the guides |
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| Heading out |
Right after Twin Lagoon, we headed back to the pier. It was indeed a great experience -- being one with nature and appreciating the majestic works of the Lord. Sure, it was far-flung from all the huzzle buzzle of technology, but the trip was well-worth it.
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| They helped us through out the tour! |
Summary of expenses for the day:
- Food for lunch : 405php
- Bread for fish feeding : 25php
- Total Entrance fee : 1200php for 2pax
- Site Pecados = 100php each
- Kayangan Lake = 200php each
- Banol Beach = 100php each
- Skeleton/Shipwreck = 100php each
- Twin Lagoon = 100php each
P.S.
You can also visit some other sites like Barracuda Lake which is situated near Twin Lagoon with entrance fee of 100php. We opted not to go anymore as it is just a continuation of the Twin Lagoon, and according to our tour guide, it's more like Kayangan Lake. There are also other beaches that you can visit with entrance fee of 100php each -- Smith Beach, Antwayan Beach and 91 Beach which are all near Banol Beach. Enjoy!
Coron DIY Adventure Day 3
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