Location

San Jose, Coron, Northern Palawan

Resort Information

El Rio y Mar Resort with its unique flora and fauna has its romantic ambiance combined with the serenity and beauty of the natural environment. The resort is set amidst 500 meters stretch of pure white-sand beach, distinctive panoramic view with enchanting mangroves and its breath-taking neighboring islands. Guests can also relax in the well-maintained swimming pool with crystal clear waters.

Accomodations

Bayview cabanas in imported Cedar and Native Wood with thatched roof, spacious verandah designed to provide guests with comfort and luxury. All cabanas are fully air-conditioned, fully stocked mini-bar, refrigerator, coffee and tea making facilities, bathroom shower and wash cabin with hot and cold water system and large verandah. Super deluxe rooms are with TV and video facilities.

Resorts Facilities and Amenities:

* Al Fresco Restaurant (Comedor) serving Asian and International Cuisine which also incorporates the Cuatro Bar
* Fresco Lounge
* Spa and Massage
* Souvenir Shop and Boutique
* Safety deposit and Guest Services
* Airline Ticket Reconfirmation
* Foreign Exchange
* Room Service
* 24 Hour Security
* 24 Hour Stand-by generator
* Swimming pool
* Gameroom
* Video and Videoke room
* Mini-library
* Aqua-sports and Dive shop
* Indoor and Outdoor Games
* Port Caltom Reef Bar

Trips and Tours

CORON ISLAND TOUR:
Spend a whole day exploring awe-inspiring sights of Coron Island. Visit the picture-perfect Cayangan Lake, the invigorating Maquinit Hot Springs and the quaint Coron town. Rate includes roundtrip boat and land transfers, packed lunch and services of activity officers.

ISLAND HOPPING:
Hop into our boats as we tour you to four uninhabited islands. Surely, the sights, both above and underwater, will not fail to enthrall you. Rate includes roundtrip boat transfers, snacks and services of an activity officer.

ISLAND ESCAPADE:
Spend time alone with friends and loved ones in a beautiful uninhabited island. Choose from our four romantic island destinations. Definitely not to be missed! Rate includes roundtrip boat transfers, snacks and services of an activity officer.

Calauit Safari Tour

Calauit Game Preserve and Wildlife Sanctuary is a success story for every Filipino. This island is home to African animals living harmoniously in co-existence with Palawan's indigenous species. It caters for scientific, educational, tourism and recreational activities by providing enjoyment of the wilderness and opportunities for greater awareness on the importance and appreciation of conservation of the natural and cultural heritage of this beautiful area.

Calauit Island is indeed the Nation's showcase for wildlife conservation -- a perfect sanctuary because of its relative isolation; variety of wildlife habitats and tranquil scenery.

What is a Game Preserve and Wildlife Sanctuary?

This is a natural area where the whole environment and all the plants and animals are allowed to live in a natural state with the absolute minimum of human interference or disturbance.

In order to protect your sanctuary and preserve it for future generations, certain standards of VISITOR CONDUCT are provided for in the National Integrated Protected Areas Act and the Strategic Environmental Plan for Palawan.

Calauit Island is indeed the Nation's showcase for wildlife conservation -- a perfect sanctuary because of its relative isolation; variety of wildlife habitats and tranquil scenery.

Animal Population
Exotic
Bushbuck (Tragelaphus scriptus): 49
Eland (Taurotragus oryx): 48
Giraffe (Giraffe camelopardalis): 25
Impala (Aepyceros melampus): 153
Waterbuck (Kobus ellipsiprymnus) 148
Zebra (Equus burchelli): 69

Indigenous
Calamian Deer(Axis calamianensis): 1039
Mouse Deer (Tragulus napu nigricans): 31
Palawan Peacock Peasant (Polyplectron emphanum)
Palawan Bearcat (Arctictis binturong whitei): 4
Crocodile (Crocodylus mindorensis): 5
Wild Pig (Sus barbatus ahoenobarbus)
Marine
Sea turtles, giant clam, dugong: uncommon

Diving Sites and Dive Courses

You can reach Maricaban Bay by a 60-minute flight from Manila or via Superferry to Coron. From Busuanga Airport, you take a 30-minute jeepney ride and a 20-minute boat ride.

We are continuously exploring new islands and dive sites for your discovery and pleasure. We have identified the following wonderful and exciting sites scattered around the Calamian Group of Islands. We also offer courses on diving for adventurous individuals. Come, the underwater world awaits you!

Dive Site: House reef
Location: Off Dimakya Island Shore entry
Depth: 3-17 m
Features: This meandering reef features different species of tunicates, sponges, seastars, sea cucumbers, turtles and cuttlefish (seasonal). An aggregation of giant clams (Tridacna gigas, an endangered species) is located at 12 meters. Several species of damselfish, wrasses, groupers, fairy basslets, emperors, parrotfish, snappers, butterfly fish, flying gurnard and cardinal fish are among the inhabitants of the reef. Those that burrow in sand include sand perches, lizardfishes, flatfishes, stingrays and certain wrasses. During the day, a large aggregation of jacks can be found in the inner reef slope. Fusiliers, barracudas and tunas roam large areas around the island while a number of reef-associated fishes venture to the open sea. This site is good for macro photography (ghost pipefish, Pegasus horse, nudibranchs, slugs and various small invertebrates proliferate in this reef). Next to the reef is an extensive seagrass bed. Occurring in large aggregations, goatfishes scour the bed for food embedded in sand. Green turtles and the dugong, both are endangered, are among the grazers in this area. The dugong is a mammal, which can measure up to 3 meters in length and weigh about 400 kilograms. Dimakya is one of the few areas in the world where dugongs can be observed underwater.

Dive Site: Lang-aw (reef)
Location: Off Isla Lang-aw By banca 15 min
Depth: 3-25 m
Features: Abundant fish life predominantly composed of surgeonfish, rabbit fish, damselfish, wrasses, parrotfish, groupers and butterfly fish. Fusiliers and trevallies are commonly sighted. Cuttlefish (seasonal), rays and turtles are occasionally seen.
Huge pits and mats of rubbles indicate previous blasting activity in the area. The good new s is Acropora corals are starting to regenerate.

Dive Site: Diboyuyan (reef)
Location: Off Diboyuyan Island By banca 20 min
Depth: 10-28 m
Features: Stony corals of magnificent formation. Mantas, blacktip and whitetip sharks are sporadically sighted. On several occasions, a whale shark was seen passing by.
This reef is one of the traditional fishing grounds in this area.

Water Sports

You’ll never get bored with all the possibilities the resort offers - you can just bask under the sun, laze under a tree or relax on a hammock. If you like to seek adventure and discovery - try snorkeling, yatching, scuba diving, bird watching, hobiecat sailing, windsurfing, kayaking, island hopping, diving or visit other nearby tourist attractions like Calauit Wildlife Sanctuary and the awe-inspiring Cayangan Lake among others.

Also, our Guest Services Officers have prepared programmed activities such as cultural shows, environmental shows, indoor sports tournaments such as table tennis, billiards and darts, group board games, ballroom and disco dancing, treasure hunting, parties and other fun activities both for kids and adults. Picnic lunches, sunset dinners, cocktails and cruises can also be arranged depending on prevailing sea and weather conditions.