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Barracuda Lake, Coron

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Known for its layered water, Barracuda Lake represents one of the island's most popular attractions, especially among scuba divers. To access the lake, you must climb a limestone wall for about 15 to 20 minutes. Divers like this site because it has freshwater, saltwater, and brackish water. If you dive here, you will also notice that the temperature of the water changes quite abruptly as you move through it, getting as warm as 38 C (100 F) at times. Before you visit Coron, use our trip planner to discover what you can do and see there.
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  • fantastic snorkeling and diving in Barracuda lake! I just loved exploring the rock formations, playing with the cat fish and shrimps and feeling the termocline!!! What a mystical and unique... 
    fantastic snorkeling and diving in Barracuda lake! I just loved exploring the rock formations, playing with the cat fish and shrimps and feeling the termocline!!! What a mystical and unique...  more »
  • If you like to freedive, try this lake. The stone formation is awesome. Best be ready with your underwater camera 
    If you like to freedive, try this lake. The stone formation is awesome. Best be ready with your underwater camera  more »
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  • Barracuda Lake is located at the north shore of Coron Island in the Philippines. This location offers one of the most awesome diving experiences in the world. Occasionally referred to as Luluyuan Lake by locals, its crystal blue waters hidden between majestic rocky formations does not actually have barracudas and other wildlife. Instead, divers can experience a thermocline and halocline unlike anywhere else. Starting out on the surface of the lake, divers, swimmers, and scuba enthusiasts can expect temperatures around 82 degrees Fahrenheit. But as you descend into the depths of the lake, around 45 to 50 feet down, the temperature drastically changes to just over 100 degrees Fahrenheit (to put that in perspective, most people keep their hot tubs at 104 degrees, so it’s best to forego a wetsuit here).
  • Barracuda Lake in Coron is deep, with limestone formations and crevices underwater, perfect for diving. Life vests are available to keep you afloat while enjoying the rocky scenes. It's enchanting!

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