Barracuda Lake

Barracuda Lake is visually stunning. The crystal-clear water surrounded by massive limestone cliffs creates a surreal atmosphere. We took a private tour and enjoyed this magical scenery all to ourselves, completely empty. An unforgettable experience! Note: The access stairs are a bit improvised and require caution, especially for kids and the elderly.

Such a beautiful, majestic, and calming place. This place is a must see on your Coron itinerary. It can get busy, but groups usually don’t stay more than 20-30 minutes. There are many places to see in Coron.

The experience was so amazing crystal clear lake sorrounded by formation rocks an tress.

Awesome! Getting in was a bit funky, lots of boats were already taking up the boardwalk space so we had to park a bit further and swim to shore. Also the path in and out is narrow, had to wait for everyone in front to move before we could. Boardwalk on the other side where the lake is is also cramped, especially when groups of tourists are there. This spot is known for free diving, however you can also snorkel here (though not as much to see besides the cliff faces under water).

A brackish water body or lake consisting of a mixture of salt water and fresh water combined to make this unique and favorite swimming hole in Coron, Palawan!

I’m new to freediving, and Barracuda Lake was amazing! The water is super clear and calm, making it easy to dive. The coolest part is the thermocline, where the water changes from cold to warm as you go deeper. The underwater rocks are really unique, even though there aren’t many fish. The guides were friendly and helped me feel safe. It’s a perfect spot for beginners and anyone looking for a peaceful, beautiful dive!

This is a unique lake in Coron. Due to different salinities the temperature of the water changes quickly depending on the depth you are swimming. This makes the lake ideal for freediving. When at the surface you get an eerie feeling when looking at the limestone formations disappearing in the depths. Fortunately, the lake is only inhabited by barracuda who are not dangerous for humans (although they are not seen very often) and small bottom feeder fish. If you do a boat tour this lake is worth a visit!

Really nice place, You can see great things under water just need to snorkel a bit and what you see is magnificent. Water is very clear, don’t forget to take go-pro

Three words best describe Barracuda Lake. It's simply breathtaking, gorgeous and screensaver worthy. The lake was part of our tour itinerary for the day. I kept hearing about it in travel blogs but didn't think much of it until we saw it in person. It's a short hike from the landing dock with the route leading you up a set of rickety stairs. The stairs had rubber tires nailed in for additional traction. Despite the haphazard construction, that didn't deter us from going. You just need to move with caution. If anything, the stair's construction does two things. #1.) The optics give the place character and #2.) It builds an element of risk for adventure seekers. The waters are a rich turquoise blue reaching 30 meters deep. This picturesque blue lake contrasts against towering, jagged limestone cliffs sprawling with lush vegetation. These cliffs emerged underwater by geological forces formed from skeletons and shells of marine life dating from the Jurassic period. It is truly a spectacle to behold. Barracuda Lake depending on perspective can be a multifaceted prism of experiences. Despite being surrounded by beauty there are dangers that lie below. One particular danger is the possibility of encountering a barracuda. I did not encounter a barracuda but given the vastness of this lake, I might have been in the company of one. The lake also has a thermocline providing a unique swimming environment for divers or free divers. Barracuda Lake is one not to miss and if you can get there early enough, I would encourage it. Tourism to such sites needs regulation in order to preserve the natural environment for generations to come.

Very unique lake that they took us to, from a tour package. It is crazy deep like over 100 ft. There is also geothermic activity as very warm water comes from the deeper depths. So if one is able to go deeper (like a scuba diver) then water could get to about 100 degrees Fahrenheit which is like a hot tub. Up near the surface where everybody is at because nobody is allowed to go in without a life jacket, the water is a mild 80 degrees. You have to walk single filed down some steep wooden steps, I'd say maybe a 100 yards. Once you get to the secluded lake it can get busy due to all the tours passing through. There is also not a lot of room lakeside as it is basically a lake surrounded by towering sheer cliffs. So they say not to lounge around near the lake. Either get in the water, and once out go back up the stairs. You can bring your snorkeling gear here, and if you want to get the full immersion (pun intended), you should try and view what is below you. It will BLOW you away. Once you pull away from the lime stone edge, and look down with goggles the depths just drop that you can't even see a bottom. Eerie AF but real exhilarating as well. There's no fish or plant life to view, just jagged limestone near the edges. We just floated around for about 20-30 minutes and besides getting spooked out by the abyss below, the other half of the time I just floated on my back and faced the sky and watched these cliffs go up about a hundred feet. One of the most unique experiences I've ever done. And it's not like just staring at an object or landmark. You are actually inside this thing, absorbing it from all angles and depths. What an adventure!

This was our first stop in Coron, Palawan. We took a bangka or motorized outrigger sailboat to Coron Island: different from Coron Town on Busuanga Island where the airport is located. We arrived at the pier constructed out of wooden planks, climbed a rickety staircase that looked haphazardly slapped together (please see pic) before arriving to Barracuda Lake aka Luluyuan Lake. Similar to Twin Lagoons and Kayangan Lake, but not as impressive when it comes to beauty. I don't like snorkeling nor swimming in deep water; so in my opinion, for above the water activities (kayaking, site-seeing, hiking), there are far better places to explore.

Pretty awesome lake! This island was part of our day tour so I had to add it to the map while I had service. This island was also called Luluyuan Lake. Parking the boat, the water is so clear and shallow. In order to get to the lake, you had to walk through narrow plank bridges and steps. The guides actually said a Baracuda does swim here but is mainly afraid of us so the government closed off part of the lake. It mainly comes out in the evening. Ekkkkk The water is like butter as the water was so thick so make sure to use fins. It sure gave me a workout! Make sure to bring your GoPro! When you snorkel close to the mountain wall, you won't believe how far it goes down! You won't see the end and it's almost creepy!! A must see while in Coron! [123/100]

Part of our day island hopping tour. A definite must see. So serene. To get there was not as exhausting as Kayungan Lake. Bring your gopro...it's worth it.