I'm currently in the Philippines and want to try out diving in Palawan. I've already gone snorkeling before, but I want to try out diving.
I'm thinking about taking a beginner course in El Nido or Coron
I'm not muscular and am a little out-of-shape these days. I read somewhere that beginners have to pass a test to swim 200 meters without resting, and I'm not sure I can pass that. But if I could pass, I would be really excited to see the Japanese wrecks and better marine life in Coron than in El Nido.
However, it's not convenient to go from El Nido to Coron and vice-versa, so I would rather just see one of the two places. Since I'm not so confident I can be certified, would it be better to visit El Nido before Coron, considering that I heard that it has better islands and natural scenery? Or are there sites in Coron that I could dive in without needing diving certification?
I'm thinking about taking a beginner course in El Nido or Coron
I'm not muscular and am a little out-of-shape these days. I read somewhere that beginners have to pass a test to swim 200 meters without resting, and I'm not sure I can pass that. But if I could pass, I would be really excited to see the Japanese wrecks and better marine life in Coron than in El Nido.
However, it's not convenient to go from El Nido to Coron and vice-versa, so I would rather just see one of the two places. Since I'm not so confident I can be certified, would it be better to visit El Nido before Coron, considering that I heard that it has better islands and natural scenery? Or are there sites in Coron that I could dive in without needing diving certification?