Coron Challenge - Mt Tapyas and Maquinit Hot Spring

Welcome To Coron!!!

There was a slight drizzle when we arrived in Coron Busuanga but not even the rains can dampen our spirits. This trip was six months in the making and each and everyone is ever prepared for the challenges ahead.Thank you airphilexpress for despite of the not so good weather , our 60minute flight from Manila was on time.

It will take 45 minutes going to the town proper and the land trip itself is a treat with views of cows grazing/lazing along the road at  Yulo King Ranch.

Caution! Cowabungas!

I've conquered Mt Tapyas

Soon as we were dropped off at our pension house, Ralph's Pension, we wasted no time and proceeded to hail a tricycle to bring us to Mt Tapyas which is a 10 minute uphill ride to the base . 
Challenge #1 : CLIMB 724 steps to reach Mt Tapyas viewdeck.
Few first steps is peanuts . Further we go, i can feel my knees giving in. I guess lack of exercise is the culprit. Good thing there was this bottled water vendor who accompanied us during the climb and entertained us with his stories. I was about to give up. I felt i couldn't make it. But with a lot of stopovers and rest. And after one hour i have reached the top. Am so proud to have endured the challenge coz its rewarding to be at the top.

Erected in the middle of the viewdeck is a cross so huge that you can see from  town. No climb is complete without a picture of it behind you.

Tip: 
* Don't forget to bring bottled water to hydrate yourself constantly during the climb. 
* Bring face towel or hanky to wipe off evidence of fats dripping from your face.
* Bring your camera so you can show off to your fb friends you've conquered Mt Tapyas
* Best to visit Mt Tapyas is during sunset.
* Don your most comfortable shoes and tropical clothing. You don't want to get blisters on your feet eh?
* Don't forget to do a jumpshot. It's Liberating really!

 

Getting down from the viewdeck proves to be easier than going up . We were grateful for the locals who sold us cold bottled water at the base. Definitely just what we needed. 

After being physically active from our climb, we were looking forward to the soothing therapeutic water of Maquinit.

Challenge #2 Brave the therapeutic hot water of Maquinit Hot Spring.

Water is at around 40 degrees Celcius and at first dip almost scaldingly hot. But don't worry your body will eventually adjust to the heat. Once you get the hang of it, you may never want to leave the water. 

Tip:
* Best to go during the night when the temp is cooler.
* Best to visit after your Mt Tapyas climb to soothe/heal your aching muscles.
* Bring change of clothing and some snacks. Bathing in hot water can make you hungry.
* Best to contract with the tricycle driver for a 2way trip. There are no public transpo plying the route to/from Maquinit.

 Opening hours of Maquinit: 6am to 10pm
Entrance Fee : Php 150/person
Roundtrip tricycle : Php 300