Kayangan Lake

Kayangan Lake is a natural brackish lake on Coron Island in Coron, Palawan, Philippines. Located within the ancestral domain of the Tagbanua people, it is widely regarded as one of the cleanest lakes in the Philippines. Surrounded by limestone karst cliffs and accessed via a steep climb to a famous viewpoint, the lake is known for its exceptionally clear turquoise water, underwater rock formations, and mix of fresh and saltwater.

Visitors arrive by boat from Coron Town as part of an island-hopping tour, then climb approximately 300 steps to a well-known viewpoint overlooking the lake and surrounding karst landscape before descending to the lake itself. The lake is enclosed by limestone cliffs with crystal-clear turquoise water, a wooden walkway and swimming area. Visitors can swim, snorkel, and take photographs of the underwater rock formations and clear water. There are no large structures, with only viewing decks, stairs and a small dock.

Kayangan Lake lies within the ancestral domain of the Tagbanua people, the indigenous group of Coron Island. The Tagbanua have long been stewards of the lake and surrounding waters, and the area has been managed under their ancestral domain title with regulated visitor access to preserve its natural state.

The lake is culturally significant to the Tagbanua people as part of their ancestral waters and is considered a sacred area. Visitor access and activities are regulated by the Tagbanua community to respect traditional stewardship and conservation practices.