Mt. Tapyas is a low-rising mountain developed by the local government for its people and tourists. If you like to walk, the jump off point to Mt. Tapyas is around 500 or so meters from the town. Get to San Agustin Street and look for a road sign that will lead you to where you can start to hike. You are in the right place if you see a single field goal basketball court. Tricycles will be seen parked there as visiting Mt. Tapyas can be part of your tour package from your hotel. Kids with styrofoam boxes containing cold refreshments will surely approach you in they notice that you will climbing. You may avail these in case you don't have your own.
The Mt. Tapyas view deck is situated at the end of a 700+ step concrete stairway. For the many of us who work in the office and have no time to work out, this is a really strenuous activity. Bringing water along with you is a must as the climb will really tire you out. Fortunately, there some landing area with concrete benches where you can rest, breath in fresh air and enjoy the view. Half way through, there is also a picnic ground where you can eat. Rest rooms are available as well if you need take leaks or dumps if you may.
After a long tiring climb, the prominent steel, white cross that can be seen from anywhere in town will greet you majestically and offer you the spectacular view of the town of Coron. The most noticeable, aside from the Coron island itself, is the reclaimed land (the brown patch of land) where most of the touring boats are anchored. My take is that it will be future business center in Coron.
It is more advisable to do the Mt Tapyas hike when the sun is about to set or when it is about to rise. It can be hot along the way and on the deck itself because there are not much trees. Mt. Tapyas is surely a very nice place to bring out the photographer in everyone.
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