Cap off your Coron Trip by Seeing the Sunset from Mount Tapyas!
Mt. Tapyas sits 210 meters above the town of Coron, Palawan. If you want to exercise and be rewarded with a beautiful view, then it is a must for you to hike here. There are only a few hundred steps waiting for you so challenge yourself today!
There is a 360-degree platform on the top of Tapyas, a tall iron cross, and the big letters of Coron overlooking the town. Tapyas is a local word meaning ‘chipped’ or ‘cut’. Near this hill is the Maquinit Hot Spring, another tourist-loved location near Coron itself.
The stair hike consists of 721 steps in total. You may have spent the past few days just basking in the beaches and water of Palawan, so try to have a slow afternoon in Coron and see the sunset from Mt. Tapyas. Start hiking an hour before the sunset to get the full experience of seeing the sunset go down.
This is the perfect way for you to cap off your Palawan trip, so add this to your itinerary this summer!
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– From Busuanga to Mt. Tapyas
1. From Busuanga Airport, ride a van heading to Coron town proper.
2. Upon arrival at the town proper, ride a tricycle heading to Malvar Street.
3. Look for the Iglesia ni Cristo church and start your hike from there.
Things to do at Mt. Tapyas
1. WATCH THE SUNSET
– Most people come here to watch the sunset go down on the bay of Coron. Make sure to start your hike 1 hour prior to sunset.
2. DROP BY MAQUINIT HOT SPRING BEFORE YOUR HIKE
– Maquinit is a nearby hot spring you can go to prior to your hike to Tapyas. Try to visit this beautiful piece of nature.
3. HIKING
– Wear comfortable hiking shoes because there are 700 plus steps.
4. BUY FROM THE LOCAL VENDORS
– There are local vendors that are spread along the steps. Try to show your support by buying directly from them.
5. TAKE A PHOTO AT THE CORON SIGN
– 3/4 of your hike to the top there is this big sign, make sure to snap a few pictures.
6. ADORE THE VIEW IN THE DECK
– The viewdeck is there for hikers to rest once they’ve reached the top.
7. TAKE A LOT OF PHOTOS AT THE TOP
Rates and Fees
The hike to Mt. Tapyas are free.
How to Contact
You can contact the Coron Tourism Office through the following channels:
Mobile No.: 0905 384 4562, 0968 725 4859, 0915 698 3991, 0956 229 4125
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100075763701712
To bring when visiting Mt. Tapyas
1. Bring a bottle of water for your own consumption in your hike.
2. Bring a hat to protect your skin.
3. Bring a trash bag and make an effort to pick up trash along the way.
Reminders when visiting Mt. Tapyas
1. Wear comfortable shoes or running shoes.
2. Put on some sunscreen before you hike.
3. Make sure your camera is secured to your body.
4. Follow the rules set in.
5. Keep the place clean and do not throw your garbage anywhere.
6. Respect the place and your fellow tourists by not being obnoxious.