Tangke Saltwater Lagoon — Attraction in Carles

Tangke doesn't disappoint. It is as amazing as the pictures I've seen of it. Its surrounding limestone cliffs sprinkled with clinging plants, its fantastic shapes that only Nature could conceptualize and its emerald green lagoon lend an appeal akin to the coastal grandeur of El Nido or St. Paul Subterranean River in Palawan. After taking the perfunctory souvenir photos and videos, I took a deep in the cool water. I was inspecting the edge of the lagoon when I chanced upon a narrow cave. I was five feet inside in waist deep water when I turned my back, fearful of something terrible to befall me in the half-light. I enjoined four companions to go deeper in the cave but only managed to join me as far as eight feet inside. Without a flashlight and a camera, I decided to call it quits after satisfying half of my full curiousity. I learned later from a member of the boat crew that the cave leads in the open in the other side of the cliff of Tanke. Now, that serves as motivation for coming back. Tankee is a bit crowded being one of the main attractions of Islas de Gigantes island-hopping tours. Perhaps, the best way to enjoy solace in the place is to go there from Tuesday...

Our 2nd stop on our island hopping adventure . Tangke Saltwater Lagoon . You can not see this from outside so the boat ties up at the rocks outside . You walk over the rocks and find this amazing lagoon , we had a perfect tide , the water was 1m to 1.6m deep , the colour truly spectacular. A real highlight on this journey . If you are older there are many people to assist . A must see location . Way better than anything at Elnido. This beautiful lagoon is located on the southern end of South Gigantes one of the...

Tanke or Salt Water Lagoon is surrounded by karst rocks and the water rises during high tide and recedes during low tide. Upon payment of environmental fee that is P75 at Bancal Tourism Office, an entrance pass for the Tanke is given for free. This pass will be given to the in-charge at the entrance where the LGU maintains a No Pass, No Entry policy. Only 30 visitors are allowed to enter and stay for 20 minutes. Expect queuing at the entrance because this spot is the highlight of the island hopping. Date of...