Hiking Mount Tapyas was our first day activity and the first destination in my DIY itinerary. Hearing many good stories about this mountain's summit offering a magnificent sunset and sunrise view of Coron makes me feel excited to reached the top. Kuya Nonoy, our tour guide texted me that he will fetched us around 04:45pm to start our ascend.
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| Huge steel cross will greet you at the summit |
Mount Tapyas is the second highest mountain in Coron town in the province of Palawan, Philippines, second only to Mt. Darala. Standing 210 meters above sea level, while its cross is more than 2,000 feet above sea level.
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| 718 man made stairs for you to reached the summit |
Approximately there are 718 man made stairs to test your strength and endurance, don't worry there are some shaded area along the climb that you can rest your leg muscles and catch your breath. Also, there are handrails along the trail to help you pull yourself up. Number signs were also indicated in the stairs for you to know how many more steps are needed for you to reached the summit.
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| Spell Haggardness hehe!!! |
After a long and tiring trek we were rewarded by a grand view of Coron Town and its port. We reached the peak of Mount Tapyas around 05:45pm enough to catch the sunset in Coron and have our group photo opts. Here are some of my takes.
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| Top View of Coron Town and its port. |
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| (Left-Right) Marilou, Nikko, Noelle, Patrick, Benedict, Celina, and Me |
View at the backside of the viewdeck offers a more magnificent landscape of Mount Tapyas.
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| I have conquered Mt. Tapyas |
As the night drew near, Coron Island presents its hidden beauty.
After enjoying the amazing view of Mount Tapyas, we left the place at 07:00pm and began our trek back to the foot of the mountain. Kuya Nonoy patiently waited for us and suggested to try Maquinit Hot Spring but due to fatigue brought to us by hiking we decided to canceled it and proceed to our dinner.
General Notes to Consider:
1. The best time to visit Mt. Tapyas is around 05:00am-06:00am to catch the glimpse of sunrise in the morning or 05:00pm-06:00pm to capture breathtaking view of sunset in the afternoon. Just avoid going there when the sun is still up.
2. Fatigue and Dehydration are your main enemy here so bring enough water and take some rest during your climb.
3. Wear light clothes and don't forget to bring your camera.
Check out other articles regarding this trip here:
- Coron, Palawan | The Enchanting Island
- Mommita's Lodge | A Place like Home
- Food Review | Manneken Pis Restobar and Dive Center
- Food Review | Kawayanan Grill Station
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