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Coron

Coron is a town in the province of Palawan on Busuanga Island. The area is famous for its World War II wreck diving, and the site has been named in many lists of top dive spots in the world. There are many beautiful white sand beaches, mostly tiny and surrounded by large limestone cliffs and wildlife.

Understand
Coron is the name of the largest town (population 52,000 in 2015) on Busuanga Island, and the name of a smaller island just offshore.

In September 1944, a fleet of Japanese ships hiding in the harbor were sunk in a daring raid by the US Navy. The result is around ten well-preserved shipwrecks in fairly shallow water (10-40m) surrounded with coral reef.

Barracuda and Kayangan lakes on Coron Island are stunning locations, and good for snorkeling, and the island is the ancestral domain of an indigenous tribe who are managing the island in a sustainable way and keeping outsiders at a distance and offshore at night.

History
The first inhabitants of Coron were the Tagbanuas who belong to the second wave of Austronesians who migrated to this area some 5,000 years ago. They were a nomadic, seafaring people, living mainly by fishing and subsistence agriculture. Although they are now sedentary (with the young using cell phones, etc.), they maintain many of their old customs, traditions and beliefs. Today, the Tagbanuas remain the dominant if not entire population of Coron. In 1902, Coron was registered as a town and its name was changed from "Penon de Coron" to "Coron".

From 1939 to the outbreak of World War II, the municipality experienced the mining boom. Labor shifted from farming to mining. In July 1942, the Japanese occupied the mining camps and resumed operation of the manganese mines. On September 24, 1944, a group of Japanese ships were sunk by American warplanes in Coron waters as the ships retreated from Manila Bay. About 10 or 12 of these World War II Japanese shipwrecks comprise what is considered one of the best dive sites in the world.

In 1947, large scale deep sea fishing was introduced to Coron, and the town experienced another boom, a fishing boom. The population increased, as many people from Luzon and the Visayas came to work either as fishermen or miners.

Coron used to be virtually unknown outside of Palawan. It remains a small, quaint fishing town with laid back charm but with increasing media exposure it is growing, slowly but steadily, Coron has taken an important position in the tourism industry. There has been a rapid influx of scuba divers and other tourists coming in, making tourism the major industry player in Coron today.

By plane

There are van transfers from the airport to the town, which cost per head ( for the whole van).

By boat

 * 2GO Travel From Manila and Puerto Princesa. one 2GO ferry Leave Manila on Friday afternoon (4:15PM) and arrive in Coron early Saturday morning (5:30AM). Departs Puerto Princesa on Saturday night (board at 9-10PM) and heads back to Coron, arriving 3PM Sunday, and then continues on to Manila. 2GO Travel have two ferries a week.
 * Atienza Shipping Lines has two ships from Manila stopping in Coron and other Palawan destinations. They transport cargo and passengers. M/V April Rose departs Wednesdays at 6PM and the journey takes about 18 hours. Economy class ticket, AC class ticket . The bunks are the same in both classes, but AC class is out of the wind and engine noise. M/V May Lily also sails. The Atienza website is inaccurate, so call them to confirm the schedule on +63 9998817266 (Manila). Departs in front of their office (green container): 1st Street Muelle del Rio corner Tacoma, Port Area, Manila
 * Pump boats: Larger pump boats (motor bancas) depart most days of the week from El Nido to Coron and vice versa. The day trip takes 7–8 hours and bookings can be made at various tourist offices or just drop by the Port Area (Philippine Ports Authority) as early as 6AM to catch the trip. The costs vary from to  and departures vary between 7:30-9AM, depending on the carrier. The fare includes a hearty hot meal. These are larger comfortable boats, built for ferrying passengers. The scenery during this daytime trip is beautiful.
 * Wave & Hannah: El Nido to Coron/Linapacan - Su W F 9AM. From Coron to El Nido/Linapacan - Tu Th Sa 9AM.   or.
 * Island Commander. (120 passengers - two stories): El Nido to Coron Tu Su 8:30AM.   Coron to El Nido M Sa 8:30AM.
 * Overcomer motor bancas: El Nido to Coron - M 8AM, W 7:30AM, Th 8AM. Coron to El Nido - Tu 8AM, Th 7:30AM, F 8AM..
 * Montenegro Shipping Lines There is a daily ro-ro vessel trip from San Jose, Occidental Mindoro to Coron catering to passenger and rolling-cargo. The ship departs daily (Wednesday to Sunday) from San Jose at 6AM and arrives Coron at around 10AM.  Trip back to San Jose will depart Coron 4PM and arrives San Jose at around 8PM.  San Jose to Cubao, Quezon City buses await passengers going to Metro Manila via Calapan-Batangas City ro-ro travel. The Coron to Cubao trip and vice-versa will cost at least.
 * Bunso Transport . Operate pump boats from San Jose three times a week (7 hr, ).

Get around

 * Tricycles are everywhere downtown. for rides around town (per person),  total from port to town.
 * Motorcycles and vans are available for rent.
 * There are no taxis in Coron.
 * There is only once a day trip for buses or jeepneys Coron going to Busuanga and other areas.

See

 * There is a cross on the mountain above town, Mt.Tapyas. You can look at it from below or climb up the path. The climb up is worth to see the view of the small islands surrounded by glass-like water.
 * Coron sign Noticeable from the water is a Hollywood-style sign up on a hill overlooking the town.
 * Mangroves, natural mangroves are abundant, with magnificent kayak paddling trails. (Local mangrove kayaking tours are available through Kingfisher Park.)
 * Kayangan Lake entrance fee (Oct 2018). A ticket card must be bought in town prior to your trip, ask at one of the agencies unless you have a tour-guide who will arrange for it. Before approaching the lake, go over the cave and glimpse at the great view on top of the mountain. This view is the most photographed area in Palawan. It is also judged as the cleanest lake in the country.
 * Twin Lagoon. The water and towering rocks are great photos (e.g. for posters.) On low tide, experience kayaking under the hole of the rock. At high tide, one can swim through the hole of the rock or a walkway can be used to get to the other side of the lagoon.   entrance fee.
 * Barracuda Lake is amazing. Entrance is, no longer purchasable on site, see Kayangan Lake for same info. Bring goggles or snorkels to observe underwater rock formations.
 * CYC Island is nice but gets very busy. It's the only free beach in the area. Entrance fees for the other beaches aren't too steep.
 * Banol is very picturesque with its flower trees set against the rocky island. It has sugary fine white sand in its beachline.
 * Beach 69 is not as good as Banol. Free if you come from Kayangan lake, however seems unmaintained. Beware of jellyfishes
 * 7-Islands, aka Siete Pecados is an excellent snorkeling spot with one of the liveliest reefs in the area, also check Do section for more info. It was popularized by the shoot of a local television show of a mermaid love story. A local myth says that seven kids swam from the main island to escape it and follow their parents. They drowned and the place where they drowned is where the islands (or rocks) are now..

Island hopping
Head down to the Market Pier and rent an authentic Filipino bangka and captain (standardized rental costs vary by destination) Boats generally handle around 6 passengers. It costs to rent a bangka - irrespective of whether you rent it for half a day or full day. Click here for the current official boat rates. Grab a lunch before you head out, as food is rarely available on any of the outlying islands. You can also buy meat, fish, veggies from the wet market and request the boat captain to barbecue or cook them for you or your group.

 * Coron Island - is a black limestone island with breathtaking cliffs cascading down to 13 magnificent lakes (only two open to public) and powder white sand coral beaches. It is the home to local attractions Kayangan Lake, Barracuda Lake, Banol Beach, Twin Lagoon, and numerous snorkeling areas. These are the most popular and thus most frequented destinations by tourist boats. If you feel a bit more adventurous or just like to avoid the tourist boats, there is a possibility of renting a kayak in town (ask around at the boat loading area ~ including compulsory safety vest) and cross the 4-km-wide strait to Coron island by paddelling (about 1 hr without training), however this is only advisable at smooth weather conditions. For the island bring mask, fins, and snorkel to observe underwater rock formations and some stunning coral reef cliffs. There is a pronounced thermocline, as the island's geothermal energy heats up the water as you descend into the lakes and water around the island. It is the ancestral home of the local Tagbanua people group.
 * Culion Island - the former leper colony. Offers a medical museum and presentation of the old leper colony highlighting the cure of leprosy. Culion Island also offers some beaches and numerous sites for snorkelling and diving, including shipwrecks, accommodation is available. The ferry is operated by Montenegro Shipping and leaves Coron port daily at 6AM, 10AM and 2PM and returns at 8AM, noon and 4PM, duration about 1½ hr. The fare is (Oct 2018).
 * CYC Island - is nice but gets very busy. It's the only free beach in the area. Entrance fees for the other beaches aren't too steep.
 * Sangat Island - Black limestone island with white sand beaches near most of the major World War II wrecks in the area.
 * Malcapuya Island - Beautiful island with very fine white sand beach just like Boracay (or better) but without construction. Entrance is and is included in tour prices.
 * Banana Island - A longer boat trip from town is beautiful Banana Island, with its white sand beaches and numerous Pacific Giant Clams. Local accommodations are recommended as it is far from Coron, but it is available as a tour along with Malcapuya.
 * Bulog Beach - Visited as part of a tour along with Banana Island and Malcapuya Beach. It's a very small but stunning beach and you'll likely have it all to yourself.
 * Black Island - Another limestone island with white sand beaches far from town. Nearby are tourist attractions North Kay and Calauit Wildlife Sanctuary. Local accommodations recommended as it is far from Coron.
 * Bulog Beach - Visited as part of a tour along with Banana Island and Malcapuya Beach. It's a very small but stunning beach and you'll likely have it all to yourself.
 * Black Island - Another limestone island with white sand beaches far from town. Nearby are tourist attractions North Kay and Calauit Wildlife Sanctuary. Local accommodations recommended as it is far from Coron.

Diving
Lots of wreck diving and some decent coral as well. Discovery Divers (on the beautiful 'Discovery Island') and Sea Dive are the big ones, and Coron Divers the cheapest one in the island. There are 6 big wrecks and 2 smaller gunboats, all bombed on 24 September 1944 by the Allied Forces, and they are well worth diving on!

Other activities

 * Maquinit Hot Spring. Offering large pools warmed by the geothermal water spring in the area. The hottest pools cascade into a large pool that empties into the ocean.  Beautiful place to hang out in the evening after a long day of activities. (entrance, Mar 2024) Accessible by boat or by tricycle from town. Tricycle is normally  (4 passengers) including bringing you back to town after 1–3 hours.(2011)
 * Banol Beach Gorgeous white sand beach. Accessible by boat from Coron, about 20 min away, features limestone cliffs going down to this beautiful white sand beach adorned with numerous large Kalachuchi flower trees and tamarind trees. Nipa huts for lunch are located in the shade of the Kalachuchi trees. Entrance.
 * Skeleton Wreck is a snorkeling destination near Banol Beach off the coast of Coron Island where there is an old fishing boat wreck. Around it are beautiful corals. Beware of sea urchins.  Entrance.
 * Atwayan Beach located on the backside of the Skeleton Wreck island near Banol Beach, Atwayan Beach features Nipa huts to have lunch, and a beach volleyball court. Entrance.
 * Beach 91 is not as good as Banol. Free if you come from Kayangan Lake however seems unmaintained. Beware of jellyfishes.
 * Mt. Tapyas hike - If you are staying in the Coron main town, you can walk to the foot of Mt. Tapyas or grab a tricycle for (2011). The hike reportedly is about 700 stairs to the top, the entrance is found at the side of community basketball court. Experience a breathtaking view of the sunset, recommended to start setting out at 4PM.
 * Horseback riding
 * Mountain bike tours
 * Jungle Treks
 * Calauit Wildlife An island inhabited by imported African wildlife living in harmony with Palawan wildlife. Safari tours available. (local accommodation is required as it is about a 4-hour boat trip from Coron)
 * Kawayanan Resort. Relaxing and quiet place to have peace on the sand. Tree house is way better to experience facing the Coron Reef. 6 km away from Coron town. 200 m away from Hotsprings
 * Calauit Wildlife An island inhabited by imported African wildlife living in harmony with Palawan wildlife. Safari tours available. (local accommodation is required as it is about a 4-hour boat trip from Coron)
 * Kawayanan Resort. Relaxing and quiet place to have peace on the sand. Tree house is way better to experience facing the Coron Reef. 6 km away from Coron town. 200 m away from Hotsprings

Buy
The Market Pier is home to shops, stalls, slaughter houses, diners, and karaoke. Great for hearing early morning karaoke and picking up supplies. The smell can get pretty bad close to the slaughter houses.
 * Water - aquapure can hook you up with large containers of water and you can buy bottles basically anywhere in 500 mL, 1 L and 4 L sizes.
 * Drugstores - plentiful. Contrary to what you may hear you can buy sunscreen, Off (bug repellant), shampoo and all that other good drugstore stuff.
 * Cashew nuts - A must try when you are in Coron. Better than what you can buy in your local supermarket!

Eat
There is food available for purchase at Coron Market and numerous bake shops around town. It's also recommended to buy fruits from the town market and have them prepared at the lodge you stay at free of charge (feel generous to provide a tip). Recommended to try local fruits such as mango, watermelon, star apple, jackfruit, coconut, starfruit and cashew fruit but they are all seasonal.

Drink

 * Bistro - you can also drink and play billiards at this amazing eatery.
 * Discovery Bar - chill on the beautiful balcony over the water and overlooking the bay. Relaxing atmosphere complete with hammock. Great place to get your dive theory out of the way at. One billiard table.
 * Ottos - rock out to some AC/DC and enjoy spying on the hustle and bustle of Coron's main street.
 * The Old House - happy hour 5PM-7PM all-you-can-drink rum and Coke for . Beer comes with a koozie. Nice view of Coron's main street from the balcony. It is also a good place to just watch the world go by from the outside seating. One of the best prices you will find outside of the local liquor stores. Laid back atmosphere, interesting clientelle, and warm staff.
 * Helldiver's Bar" (SeaDive Resort) - their signature drinks are great for the adventurous drinker, all for reasonable prices. They have a billiard table and relaxing music beat. You can ask for free popcorn at the bar.
 * Kuweba - on the national highway, near Angel motorcycles is hidden a bar run by some Rastafarian locals, they play their own music and sell hand made jewelry and carvings upstairs.

Budget

 * You can camp on some of the (somewhat) deserted islands. Ask around. Gunter at Discovery seems to know of a couple good spots. Getting onto the islands might not be so cheap though.

Mid-range

 * Kubo Sa Dagat, translated "hut on the sea" is a 30 min boat ride out of town and offers cottages on stilts in the middle of the bay of Malbato. (only accessible by boat)
 * Kubo Sa Dagat, translated "hut on the sea" is a 30 min boat ride out of town and offers cottages on stilts in the middle of the bay of Malbato. (only accessible by boat)
 * Kubo Sa Dagat, translated "hut on the sea" is a 30 min boat ride out of town and offers cottages on stilts in the middle of the bay of Malbato. (only accessible by boat)
 * Kubo Sa Dagat, translated "hut on the sea" is a 30 min boat ride out of town and offers cottages on stilts in the middle of the bay of Malbato. (only accessible by boat)
 * Kubo Sa Dagat, translated "hut on the sea" is a 30 min boat ride out of town and offers cottages on stilts in the middle of the bay of Malbato. (only accessible by boat)
 * Kubo Sa Dagat, translated "hut on the sea" is a 30 min boat ride out of town and offers cottages on stilts in the middle of the bay of Malbato. (only accessible by boat)
 * Kubo Sa Dagat, translated "hut on the sea" is a 30 min boat ride out of town and offers cottages on stilts in the middle of the bay of Malbato. (only accessible by boat)
 * Kubo Sa Dagat, translated "hut on the sea" is a 30 min boat ride out of town and offers cottages on stilts in the middle of the bay of Malbato. (only accessible by boat)
 * Kubo Sa Dagat, translated "hut on the sea" is a 30 min boat ride out of town and offers cottages on stilts in the middle of the bay of Malbato. (only accessible by boat)

Stay safe
Viewing wrecks from outside is safe for more-or-less any diver. Some may require extra caution to avoid getting tangled in rigging, but most wrecks are no more dangerous to visit than a coral reef.

Going inside a wreck is dangerous. Do not even consider it without specialized training, e.g. PADI wreck diver certification. You may also need extra equipment such as lights and guide ropes.

Connect
Many restaurants, bars, and hotels offer free WiFi (backed by mobile data.) However, the entire town seems to share a single uplink to the internet that is constantly overloaded. So no matter where you connect from, you can probably not do much more than check your messages. The connection is however very reasonable at night between about 1am and 7am when you do not have to share the connection with that many users.

Go next
Go to the incredibly beautiful El Nido! 'Tourist' banka boats (Jessabel, Overcomer and Princess Wellia) have scheduled trips that leave every day of the week at about 8AM for peso one way. The trip takes roughly 8 hours and includes a local style meal (fried chicken, chicken adobo, rice, etc.) You can buy the tickets pretty much anywhere in town- you'll see signs up everywhere advertising them. The boats pick up and drop off at Seadive Resort. You can wait for your departure in the Seadive restaurant, free coffee and tea is provided. The sea can be rough in the Linapacan strait. The luggage is stowed either in the hull of the boat or on the roof of the cabin if they run out of room. To be safe, package important items in plastic to keep them dry.

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Corona

Corona is a city in Riverside County in Southern California. It is a diverse city with different types of people, and is generally considered a "privileged suburb" of Los Angeles.

Understand
Corona consists of a few different neighborhoods that are distinct in their own ways. Corona Hills is an affluent community featuring many huge homes and impressive views of the city. Downtown is the oldest part of the city with little shops to visit and history to learn about. South Corona is another affluent area that is all medium to high wealth suburban tract homes with many parks. El Cerrito is the poorer side of town, but still home to many huge mansions. Horsethief Canyon is all residential suburban homes. Green River is another affluent area that is the closest to Orange County.

By car
The best ways to get into the city are through the 15, 91, and 71 freeways. Just follow the signs for it.

By train
Metrolink

By bus

 * Riverside Transit Agency

Get around
Like all of Southern California, the best way to get anywhere in this place is by car. The city is served by three freeways (15,91,71) and has many major streets to guide you through the city. Since Corona is in the LA metro area, traffic can get pretty bad, heading in all directions (east to Riverside, north to Ontario, west to LA/Orange County, and south to San Diego).

The local bus system, Corona Cruiser, has two lines.

Stay safe
Although generally a safe area, Corona has a few parts that should be avoided during certain times. The downtown area has a concentration of homeless people that should be avoided at night. Also, the community of El Cerrito, which isn't officially part of Corona, should also be avoided at night on foot. It consists of a single major road with many poverty stricken homes. However, both of these areas are perfectly safe when in a vehicle and are nothing compared to the nearby cities of Los Angeles, Riverside, and Anaheim.

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Coronado (California)

Coronado is a picturesque resort town in San Diego County in Southern California. It is on a peninsula just across the San Diego Bay from Downtown San Diego and offers quiet beaches, lovely bay scenery, and sights such as the historic Hotel del Coronado.

Understand
The northwestern half of Coronado is the busy North Island naval base, in the middle of the San Diego Bay. It includes a large Navy Air facility and the West Coast's active fleet. South of Coronado is the Silver Strand, a narrow strip of land connecting Coronado to the mainland and home to various Navy training facilities, including beach areas used by Navy SEALs and amphibious assault groups. As can be expected, the military plays a major function in the day-to-day life of Coronado, with many old military families making their home here, but the affluence of the town has also drawn many celebrities to make their home here over the years, and scores of tourists fill in during the summer months.

By car
Coronado is a peninsula, and there are two routes in and out: the Coronado Bay Bridge, from I-5 just south of downtown San Diego, or the Silver Strand, a narrow spit of land running up the coast from Imperial Beach. Both are known as State Route 75. The Bay Bridge is worth driving over just for the panorama.

By boat
The Coronado Ferry, a pedestrian/bicycle ferry, launches from the Broadway Pier and the Convention Center in Downtown San Diego to the Ferry Landing Marketplace in Coronado. Departures from the Broadway Pier downtown occur every hour on the hour, from 9AM-9PM (10PM on Fridays and Saturdays), and departures from the Convention Center occur every half-hour, from 9:10AM-9:55PM (10:55PM on Fridays and Saturdays). It costs $4.25 one-way.

By bus
The Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) operates bus service throughout the San Diego area. Route 901 serves Coronado, connecting it to Downtown San Diego across the Bay Bridge and Imperial Beach south down the Silver Strand.

Get around
Coronado is small and dense enough that one can easily walk around and take in the sites the area has to offer. One of the better ways to get around Coronado is by bicycle; bike paths and quiet streets (along with beautiful weather) make biking easy. A number of bicycle/pedestrian trails straddle the coastline.

The MTS runs a small circulator bus line, Route 904, from the ferry landing down past Hotel del Coronado. If you're not up to walking, it's an option. It generally does not run very often. However, during the summer, it's free and runs more frequently.

Do

 * There are a couple of performance art spaces in Coronado:

Beaches and parks
The entire west side of Coronado (facing the Pacific Ocean) is essentially one long beach, although parts of it are a little more accessible than others.

Events

 * The Coronado Flower Show, the world's largest tented flower show, takes place on the third weekend of every April in Spreckels Park.
 * Coronado holds a huge Fourth of July celebration, with a fair and concert in Spreckles Park, a marathon, a large parade, a rough water swim in Glorietta Bay, and of course the fireworks display on the bay, with pyrotechnics fired from several locations in the bay simultaneously, making for a spectacular show.
 * December brings the Parade of Lights to San Diego Bay, when dozens of boats decked out in Christmas lights make their way across the bay past the Coronado ferry landing.

Go next

 * Downtown San Diego is a short ferry ride or drive across the bridge and offers plenty of sights, not to mention the sights just beyond in Balboa Park or Old Town.
 * You can also bike or drive south along the Silver Strand to Imperial Beach at the southern end of the bay.

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Corowa

Corowa is a border town between New South Wales and Victoria. Located on the Murray River Lake Mulwala and the Rutherglen Wine Regions are dominant features for the local area. The district has long been a producer of wool, wine grapes, timber and gold mining. The section of the Murray River between Albury and Swan Hill is popular with local tourists especially in Summer. Corowa is in the heart of this tourist belt.

Corowa has played a large role in the history of Australia. The conference held there in the early 1890's was instrumental in advancing a scheme for a popularly elected convention to be established and thence prepare a draft constitution. The people living along the Murray in Victoria and New South Wales were amongst the keenest proponents of a federal system as the inconvenience of tolls and customs houses over the Murray River was ever present.

By plane
Closest airport is at Albury. Albury is a major regional airport, with car hire facilities and regular services to Sydney and Melbourne. There is an airport at Corowa, but there are no scheduled passenger services.

By train
Connections to the train are by coach to Wangaratta and onto Melbourne, or coach to Albury and onto Sydney.

By car
Corowa is a 30 minute diversion from the Hume Highway/Freeway via the B58 Riverina Highway. Corowa is 600 km south west of Sydney via the Hume Highway.

See
Sanger street has a number of 19th century buildings famed for their connection to the Federation conventions. At the top of the street is the Oddfellows Hall where the public meetings were held and at the bottom of the street is the Globe Hotel where conference delegates ate their meals. There are also other excellent buildings from that era.

Sleep
There is a range of hotels to choose from. In the main street alone there are motels ranging from less than $100pn to over $300pn

Go next
Corowa can be a small town based to explore the Riverina. Albury is a short drive away, and the wineries around Rutherglen.

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Corozal Town

Corozal Town in Northern Belize lies on the Caribbean Sea, 9 miles from the Mexican border. It has a population of approximately 8,100, and is the capital of the district of Corozal.

Understand
The people tend to be very friendly. Corozal is a small and sleepy town with great views of the bay. Advantages of this small town is that it has less rain than most areas in the south meaning that it has the same tropical climate with less of the tropical rain. Real estate prices in Corozal are much less than you will find in many other areas in Belize. The area is home to several hundred year round American retirees, and many more seasonal "snowbirds" who regularly spend the winter months in and near Corozal Town. In addition, Corozal is less than thirty minutes from the lively Mexican border city of Chetumal. The duty free zone at the border features a WalMart, Sam's Club, and modern shopping mall. If you want a laid back village vibe, Corozal is a great stop. If you arrive on Sunday, you'll find most businesses closed, although a few of the small restaurants and general stores will be open. There are very few tourists, so it is a good place to see Belize off the beaten track, and consequently accommodation, food and drink, and other items are cheaper than in better known places.

By bus

 * Very regular buses are available between Corozal Town and Chetumal in Mexico, running about every 20 or 30 minutes during the day. The journey lasts about 1 hour and costs around US$1.25 or BZ$2.50.
 * Fairly regular and inexpensive buses are also available from Belize City, Belmopan, and other destinations in the country.

By plane

 * Tropic Air and Maya Island Air offer flights on smaller prop-driven aircraft between Corozal and Belize City, San Pedro, Caye Caulker, and many other less-traveled Belize towns.

By ferry

 * The Thunderbolt Ferry runs between San Pedro and Corozal (also stopping in Sarteneja if requested), leaving Corozal Town 7AM and returning about 3PM. The trip takes 1½-2 hours. The cost of the ferry is $90 round trip or $50 one way.

Get around
Corozal is small enough to go around on foot. There are also taxis at the bus station. You can also join other by riding your bike as you go enjoying the calm and serene bay.

See

Do

 * Arts in the Park
 * Visit a nearby butterfly farm
 * Consejo tourist village- where the view of Chetumal can clearly be seen.
 * Corozal Free Zone- 15-20 minutes away from Corozal Town.
 * Nearby cultural villages like Xaibe, Patchakan, San Pedro or Chan Chen.
 * Boat trips to nearby islands (Some leave from the Thunderbolt Dock.)
 * Nearby cultural villages like Xaibe, Patchakan, San Pedro or Chan Chen.
 * Boat trips to nearby islands (Some leave from the Thunderbolt Dock.)

Buy
The town has a fairly wide selection of shops, it is possible to buy clothing, food, kitchen and garden equipment, electronic goods, bicycles and more. During the day there is a market close to the bus station selling a variety of local products, such as fruits, local food, arts and clothes.

There are three banks in Corozal, two of them foreign with ATMs, but these will only accept Visa or Mastercard. The local 'Belize Bank' also has an ATM and will accept other cards such as Maestro, but its reliability is questionable; you may end up having to wait inside the bank for an hour before they give you back your card and tell you its not working today. Within the banks you are likely to find very long queues.

It is possible to change Mexican and Belizean money on the street here, and this is legal and certainly safe if you do it next to the border checkpoint. You can also change money inside the customs office, but the rates are often less good, cash advances on credit cards are available here but a large "handling" fee is charged. If you are leaving the country and need to pay the exit tax it is a good idea to take money out in Corozal instead. Without a credit card you will have to withdraw money at the Belize Bank in Corozal or take out Mexican Pesos on the other side of the border, and change this into Belize dollars.

Sleep
As Corozal is easily reached from Mexico, many travellers from Mexico will cross the border to here, in order to re-enter Mexico and obtain a new tourist visa for additional time there. Corozal therefore has a very large amount of accommodation relative to its size and attractions. Since the town is not very big, one is sure to find several places after wandering around the center for a few minutes.

Cope
Internet:

 * Mirador Hotel offer internet service for the public US$2 an hour and free wifi access in room for guest accommodating in the hotel.
 * Hok'ol K'in also has wireless internet available.
 * Corozal Bay Resort free high speed Wi-fi available for guests.
 * Sea Breeze Hotel also has free Wi-fi for guests.

Banks:

Go next
The Free Zone area next to the Mexican border is 9 miles north of the town and features a large casino, hotel, and an American style shopping mall. It is free of some taxes and popular with Belizian and Mexican citizens and American expats.

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Corpus Christi

Corpus Christi (called Corpus by the locals) is Texas's largest coastal city and the gateway to Padre Island. While Corpus Christi isn't on the way to much of anything except itself (and the islands off its coast), it offers enough to fill a visit in its own right, or a multi-day trip from San Antonio, Austin, or Houston. The name is Latin for "Body of Christ".

Understand
Before there was a Corpus Christi, there was settlement in the area by the local Karankawa tribe, and it was a trading site for native people throughout the area. Early French and Spanish explorers came to the area in the 17th century, and by the early 19th-century smugglers used the future site of Corpus Christi as a staging point for moving contraband into Mexico.

Corpus Christi is south of the Nueces River, and so it was in disputed territory during the Mexican-American War. General Zachary Taylor camped in Corpus Christi for nine months as they established the Rio Grande as the southern border of the United States. During the American Civil War, the city was bombarded by Federal gunboats.

Visitors hoping to see remnants of Old Corpus Christi in their original locations might be a little disappointed, as much of the city was destroyed by the 1919 hurricane; however, some restored historical buildings survive in downtown.

Climate
While weather is an attraction in Corpus Christi, it can be very hot. Storms and cold fronts frequently miss the city entirely, leaving Corpus Christi hot, humid, and occasionally oppressive. Winters are very mild, with freezing temperatures exceedingly rare.

During the summer, it is usually possible to cool down a few degrees by heading closer to the water - but it will still be hot and humid.

Wind coming off the Gulf of Mexico is nearly always present, and is sometimes quite strong. This helps to cool visitors, especially at the beach.

All in all, visitors to Corpus Christi will almost never need a winter coat, and will frequently not even need a light sweater.

Smoking
Smoking is prohibited by city ordinance in any enclosed workspace, which includes restaurants and bars. Smoking in outdoor patios and seating areas at restaurants and bars may be allowed, depending on their distance from doors. Permitted areas will be designated by signs.

Visitor information
Corpus Christi Convention and Visitors Bureau 101 N. Shoreline Blvd., Ste. 430, +1-800-678-6232.

By plane

Some visitors (and many locals) choose to use San Antonio International Airport which is about two and a half hours from Corpus Christi, Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, which is about four hours by car, or George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston , also about four hours by car. Frequent flights to many destinations make these convenient airports, even given the additional travel time from Corpus Christi.

By train
There is no passenger train service into Corpus Christi. You can take a train to San Antonio or San Marcos, and bus or rental car service will get you from those cities to Corpus Christi.

By car
By far, most visitors to Corpus Christi drive. The city is at the southern end of Interstate 37, about two hours south of San Antonio. It is also about two hours north of Brownsville and the Mexican border.

From Houston, US-77 will take you south through several small towns. US-77 connects with Interstate 37 just west of Corpus Christi.

Get around
While Corpus Christi is ostensibly laid out in a classic city-block style, the adaptation of that system to the local geography can make navigation a little confusing. Nevertheless, there are several main roads that traverse nearly the entire city, and these can be used to orient yourself if you find yourself lost.

The Corpus Christi Convention and Visitors Bureau has some up-to-date visitor information on the area such as maps, bus routes and accommodations as well as activities ranging from attractions, museums and performing arts to nature and outdoors.

By car
Most visitors and locals travel around Corpus Christi in cars. Most likely, a rental or personal car is the best way for you to see the city.

The main routes for getting around efficiently in Corpus Christi are I-37, South Padre Island Drive (TX-358), the Crosstown Expressway (TX-286), and Ocean Drive/Shoreline Boulevard (Ocean Drive is an extension of Shoreline Blvd. for about 7 miles along Corpus Christi Bay).

I-37 brings you into town from the west and ends on Shoreline Drive downtown on the Bayfront.

Shoreline Blvd. is a section of about 4 miles in downtown Corpus Christi along the bay. It begins in the area of the Art Museum of South Texas and leads south, becoming Ocean Drive. Following Ocean Drive takes one through the most scenic part of the city and to its end at the Naval Air Station and Texas A&M.

South Padre Island Drive does not go to South Padre Island (a frequent mistake made by visitors), but is the southern section of Padre Island Drive. It is a section of 358 running from I-37 down the southern side of the city from northwest to southeast and ending on Padre Island at Padre Island National Seashore. (The stretch from I-37 to Bear Lane (just south of TX-44) is actually North Padre Island Drive, but you will often hear locals referring to the whole road as South Padre Island Drive.) Along it is the main shopping and dining area for the city. Locals will invariably refer to South Padre Island Drive as S.P.I.D., with the letters always pronounced separately. The signs do not say S.P.I.D.: many read NAS-CCAD (for Naval Air Station and Corpus Christi Army Depot) or TX-358.

Connecting the northern end of S.P.I.D. (just past N.P.I.D.'s southern end) to the downtown area near where I-37 ends is the Crosstown Expressway.

The Harbor Bridge takes drivers over the ship channel from downtown to Corpus Christi Beach, a popular destination for tourists.

By public transit
Corpus Christi has a citywide bus service, including a small trolley (actually a bus). It is run by the Corpus Christi Regional Transit Authority.

There is no Metro, subway, or other form of a city rail service.

Car rental services can be found at the airport or along S.P.I.D.

Corpus Christi has a marina, for those few lucky enough to travel by water; however, it is usually pretty full, so you may want to reserve a spot.

See

Miradors
Miradors are small, gazebo-like structures found along the Corpus Christi bayfront. Inside each is found a small plaque commemorating some aspect of the city's or of the area's history. They are delightful places to relax in the shade while looking out over the city's downtown waterfront and Corpus Christi Bay. The name is from Spanish verb "mirar" (meaning to look) and means "one who looks (or watches)".

Museums

Corpus Christi has a selection of museums that frequently surprises visitors.

Beaches
Most visitors to Corpus Christi come for the water. The Corpus Christi area has miles of warm sandy beaches, which are easily accessible, if crowded. Water ranges in temperature from the mid 50s (°F) during the winter to the mid 80s during the summer. Beach access is usually free.

Eat
Corpus Christi is a good place to get gulf seafood -- especially shrimp and oysters. In addition to the local places mentioned (and the hundreds of others not mentioned), there is a large variety of the usual nationally-known chains, usually to be found on S.P.I.D. or on Saratoga: Outback, Cracker Barrel, T.G.I. Friday's. Golden Corral, P.F. Chang's, Macaroni Grill, Johnny Carino's, Olive Garden, etc. plus all the usual fast-food and pizza delivery chains.

Corpus Christi is the birthplace of Whataburger, a fast-food chain, and Whatabugers can be usually found within five minutes, regardless of where you are in Corpus. They are also renowned for the unusually high (for a fast food chain) quality for their burgers.

Though there are some excellent seafood restaurants locally, don't forget other options, like buying your own seafood from one of the many small, local seafood markets which buy their seafood from local fishermen, oystermen, and crabbers, and prepare it yourself. Not all the restaurants buy their supplies locally. You can also buy shrimp directly off the back of the shrimp boats as they come in with the morning's catch around 11AM at the t-heads downtown on the bayfront.

Drink
Many of the following clubs have websites or are listed in the phone book.

Go next

 * Inland is a small city called Alice.
 * The northern tip of Padre Island National Seashore is about 45 minutes away from downtown Corpus Christi.
 * Port Aransas is across the Bay, as is North Padre.

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Corquin

Corquin is a rural town in the Copán department in western Honduras.

Understand
Corquin is not frequented by travelers. Members of the Peace Corps are the primary foreign visitors to the area.

Get in
Two primary ways to enter the town are by taking a chicken bus from Santa Rosa de Copan or by hitchhiking. Hitchhiking is a common practice in rural Honduran areas.

Get around
You will be able to navigate through much of the town on foot.

Buy
There is a local farmer's market. Purchase some of the locally grown coffee beans.

Connect
There is an internet cafe in town.

Go next

 * Copán Ruinas
 * Gracias
 * Celaque National Park

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Corralejo

Corralejo is a beach-town on the northern tip of Fuerteventura. It is known for its vacation resorts, beaches, and as with the rest of the island, strong winds.

In contrast to all other towns and villages in Fuerteventura, this northern tourist area and the village have grown together. Corralejo has about 18 000 inhabitants, with 20 000 guest beds available.

By car
Main highways in Fuerteventura will take you all the way up to Corralejo.

By bus
From Puerto del Rosario goes bus line 7 to the south of Coralejo and bus line 6 also to the north of the town.

From the Fuerteventura airport take a bus to the main bus station of Puerto del Rosario first and then a bus to Coralejo.

Moovit has the timetables included, as of February 2023 Google Maps hasn't.

By boat
Fred Olsen car ferries sail from Playa Blanca on Lanzarote. These sail hourly and take 30 min, for a fare in 2023 of €32 per adult foot passenger, €45 per car plus driver.

Lineas Romero ferries compete on this route, sailing five times a day for €20 per adult, foot passengers only.

is north end of town.

Get around
Corralejo stretches around a bay and is generally small enough to get around by walking. However, numerous places are available to rent scooters, bikes, and other modes of transportation.

By electric kick scooters
The town is covered by an e-scooter sharing system. The service is provided by Superpedestrian Link Scooters and can be used with the according app. You can take an e-scooter anywhere and leave it in any designated parking area shown in the app. One ride costs €1 to unlock and €0.30 per minute (Feb 2023).

By bus
Bus lines 6 and 8 go around town.

See

 * Beaches: Corralejo has some of the most beautiful beaches in all of Fuerteventura. Whether you prefer the more rocky beaches on the northwestern side of town, or the pure, almost desert-like sand beaches of the east and southeastern side, there is a beach for everyone. Be wary though; although not targeted as a nude beach, a large majority of tourists and beachgoers here seem to enjoy the beach in the nude (For example El Cotillo).
 * : this large open space is dedicated to preserving the large, almost desert-like dunes that hug the coastline. Feel free to walk up them, get a dune buggy ride, or just go and get that "walking in the desert" feel. And when you are done and get too hot, the ocean is right there.

Do

 * Isla de los Lobos is a nature reserve without permanent human population since 1982. Reach it by a short ferry ride from Corralejo harbour, and it has day facilities and weekend homes of local fishermen. It is easy to make a day trip to the island, which has many trails and wildlife for walkers, hikers and nature lovers. You can walk right round the island in around 2-3 hours. There is an old lighthouse on the northern tip of the island, providing spectacular views. From the old lighthouse on the island's northern tip, you will have a beautiful view of the bays around the Punta de Papagayo of Lanzarote. Glass-bottom ferries leave from Corralejo harbour and take just 15 minutes.

 * Kite surfing: As the name of the island implies, the beaches of Corralejo are constantly bombarded with strong winds. While sometimes providing a nuisance or relief on a hot day, it is also an extremely well known spot for Kite surfing and wind surfing. Stands and rental shacks dot the town and island, most of which will provide private or group lessons.

Buy
Downtown Corralejo is host to many souvenir shops, as well as a small market area. There are grocery stores, pharmacies, and every other amenity required for an excellent stay. The big shopping centre El Campanario has a lot to offer, including a Canarian market every Sunday.

Eat
There are several bars and restaurants in Corralejo, especially in the old town (usually Spanish cuisine - tapas, etc.). Some of them allow smoking, and non-smoking sections aren't often found here.

The Bedrock Bar just down from the major shopping center El Campanero is excellent (although again, it is a smoking bar) with a wide variety of food and beverages at very reasonable cost (the burgers in particular are delicious). If you don't fancy eating in the bar, they are always willing to cook you something to take away with you, although since the food is cooked to order and takes longer than the chippy down the high street, you might want to order a drink while you wait. For all you Brits, they also do a very good Sunday roast now and then (not as heavy as you might think in this weather!); the slight downside is that you have to book this in advance.

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Corregidor Island

Corregidor Island is a small island in the Philippines. It is well-known for its strategic situation at the opening of Manila Bay.

Understand
Corregidor is an island in the entrance of Manila Bay in the Philippines. Because of its strategic location in the bay, it served as a focal point for the naval defenses of the capital city, Manila.

The island is about 48 kilometers west of Manila and is part of the municipality of Cavite City. It is shaped like a tadpole, with its tail running eastward, and has a land area of 9 km². Along with Caballo Island (which lies 2 km south of the tail's tip), it partially blocks the entrance of Manila Bay, and thus has strategic importance.

Because of its rocky landscape and the fortifications of Fort Mills, Corregidor Island is also known as "The Rock". Corregidor is 6 km long and about 2.4 km at its widest point. Its bulbous head, which points toward the South China Sea rises prominently to a large flat area called the Topside. This was the nerve center of the island during World War II and here were located the headquarters, barracks for enlisted personnel, officers' quarters, the traditional parade grounds, underground ordnance shops and the bulk of batteries that constituted the military strength of Corregidor. A small plateau that interrupts the upward slope from Bottomside to Topside is the Middleside and was the location of barracks for the enlisted men, a hospital, quarters for non-commissioned officers, a service club, and 2 schoolhouses. The Bottomside is the lower part of the island and is the neck that connects the head and the tail of the island and east of it is where the Malinta Tunnel can be found. The Malinta Tunnel, which is the last stronghold of the joint Philippine and American Military forces, is now home to a Light & Sound presentation by national artist Lamberto V. Avellana of the events that took place on the island during World War II. There were 23 batteries installed in Corregidor, consisting of 56 coastal guns and mortars. In addition, Corregidor had 13 anti-aircraft artillery batteries, 76 guns (28 3-inch and 48 50-caliber), and 10 60-inch Sperry searchlights. The longest range coastal pieces were the 2 12-inch (305 mm) guns of Batteries Hearn & Smith.

Get in
Sun Cruises, Inc. provides 2 fast ferries to cater to the daily round trip transfers to and from Corregidor Island. Baycruiser II is 145-seater fast ferry with a top speed of 23 knots while Suncruiser II can accommodate as many as 285 passengers and has a top speed of 22 knots. Both fast ferries are docked at the CCP Bay Terminal A, inside the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) complex, just beside Harbour Square.

Daily schedules are as follows: During week-ends, the leaving time from Corregidor is postponed for approximately one hour to give more time for visitors on the island.
 * 7:00AM — Check-in at CCP Bay Terminal
 * 7:30AM — Boarding
 * 8:00AM — Estimated Time of Departure Manila
 * 9:15AM — Estimated Time of Arrival Corregidor
 * Guided Tour
 * 2:30PM — Estimated Time of Departure Corregidor
 * 3:45PM — Estimated Time of Arrival Manila

Get around
The "Trams" or "Tranvia" buses of Sun Cruises, Inc. are the major means of transportation in the island.

See
The island is regarded as a must-see for any history buff who is visiting Manila. Tours are run from the docks in Manila (near the Philippine Cultural Center), and cost approximately US$40. The fee includes the boat out and back, the guided tour, and a lunch. The gun emplacements are still there, as are the skeletons of several of the buildings, all with evidence of battle damage.

Do
Several activities are proposed on the island:
 * Biking A newly-introduced activity in the island. It gives the biking enthusiast the opportunity to conquer the well-paved biking trails and get a glimpse of the island's scenic and historic spots.
 * Sunset experience Catch the lovely sunset at Battery Grubbs, one of the "disappearing" guns perched on a hill overlooking Bataan.
 * Sunrise viewing Brave the chilly mornings in Corregidor and go to the island's tailside to catch the sunrise.
 * Night lateral tunnel visit This is done inside Malinta Tunnel's 1000-bed hospital area during World War II. A walking tour of the tunnel's unexplored side.
 * Hiking Hike along the woodland trails of Corregidor on a wondrous adventure game. Grab your compass, check your map, and be ready to hack through vines or to drop down into mysterious tunnels. First-time hikers could enjoy an easy hike through rediscovered trails to forests and hillsides and discover ruins. Follow the trail of pink Cadena de Amor with a sweeping view of Manila Bay reaching the island's tail.
 * Camp adventure Live and learn about the great outdoors in a specialized camp training program designed to enhance your knowledge and skills about nature. With jungle survival and exploration instructors, you will learn to respect and develop the confidence to survive in a world of trees, bushes, and man-made underground caverns.
 * Birdwatching Birdwatchers have spotted species of birds at Corregidor Island such as white-collared kingfishers, Zebra Dove, Blue Rock, Asian Glossy Starlings, Eurasian Tree Sparrows, and black-naped Orioles. Philippine Cockatoos have been spotted flying over the grassy area near the Eternal Flame Monument.
 * Rock balancing Corregidor, also knows as the "Rock" boasts of unique rocks called "bloodstones". These rocks have been aptly called because they are white in color with nice splatters of red.
 * Island runabout Circle the island on sturdy outrigger boats and view the neighboring isles, La Monja, Caballo (Fort Drum), and the scenic coast of Mariveles.

Eat
There is only one way to get some food on the island:

 * The La Playa Restaurant serves local and international cuisine.

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Corrientes

Corrientes is in the Mesopotamia region of Argentina.

Cities

 * - the provincial capital

Other destinations

 * - border town with Uruguaiana in Brazil.

See
Sometimes called the Pantanal of Argentina, Esteros del Ibera is in Corrientes. This is a wonderful place to see all sorts of crazy animals. Caimans (similar to alligators and crocodiles), Capybaras (world's largest rodent ~300 lbs), and anacondas (big snake) all call this area home. The area is basically a very alcaline shallow water area. There are "islands" in the water area that are just floating plant life.

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Corsica

Corsica (French: Corse, Corsican: Corsica) is an island in the Mediterranean Sea southeast of mainland France and west of Italy. It is a region of France with a special constitutional status. Corsica is one of the least-visited of the large Mediterranean islands, but has many attractions including historical sights, incredible landscapes and - on the coast at least - a dependably warm and sunny climate for most of the year. The waters around the island offer excellent opportunities for diving and watersports, while inland the mountains draw hikers and climbers. Lastly, visitors come to appreciate Corsica's distinctive and stubbornly separatist culture.

Cities

 * (Aiacciu) — the chief city of the island, and main port of entry to the southern part. As Napoleon's birthplace, it's well stocked with memorials to the man
 * (Bastìa) — the main city and port of entry in the north. It has a charming old harbour and citadel. It's also the gateway to Cap Corse, the rugged northern peninsula, which includes small communities such as Canari and Nonza.
 * (Bunifaziu) — at the southern tip of the island, and spectacularly located on cliff tops, this is the port for ferries to and from Sardinia. It's also the access point for Cap Pertusato, the southern tip of Corsica
 * (Sartè) — has a nice historic site with megalith stones
 * (Pruprià) — a port town connected by sea to Marseille, Toulon and Porto Torres
 * — on the north-west coast, this is a major tourist centre and port with ferries to mainland France. There's an old town with a citadel
 * (Carghjese) — a village near Ajaccio with a notable physics institute
 * (Corti) — the largest inland settlement, has an old town among dramatic mountain scenery
 * – a Genovese lighthouse and citadel overlooking the sea.
 * (San Fiurenzu) — a small town on the north-west coast between Bastia and Calvi
 * (Isula Rossa) — a port town with a red rock that gives the city its name, a small lighthouse in operation since 1857, and a Genoese tower at the top
 * (Aleria) — this village has Roman ruins, a Genoese fort and a 16th-century church, and is a good base for a beach holiday
 * (Portivechju) — a pleasant resort town on the south-east coast

Understand
"Often conquered, never subdued": Corsica has a turbulent history. In the medieval period it was ruled by warring Italian city-states; first Pisa, then Genoa. The island was independent from 1755 before coming under French control in 1768. A separatist movement (re-)emerged in the 20th century, leading to some politically motivated violence. The region now enjoys a special constitutional status within France.

The rugged mountain terrain has deterred industry and large-scale agriculture, and Corsica has suffered comparatively little of the ugly tourist developments that blight other parts of the Mediterranean. In fact, Corsican's abundant nature has earned it the nickname île de beauté (island of beauty). It has tourism from France and Italy, but of all the Mediterranean islands, it's the least-visited by English-speaking tourists. Its main attractions are water-sports (beach, scuba-diving, sailing) and mountain hiking and climbing. The tourist season is fairly narrow, mid-June through August (when booking is essential), although the climate is pleasant May-October. Outside those months many facilities close down, and the mountains become wrapped in clouds and mist.

Talk
The official language is French. However, Corsica has its own native language, Corsican, which is quite close to Italian. It is estimated that up to 50% have conversational knowledge of Corsican, however everyone has a fluent knowledge of French. Italian is also spoken in tourist areas, but travellers should be wary of whom they address in Italian, due to it being seen as a colonial language.

Few of the islanders speak or even understand English, or other major European languages such as German or Spanish, so some knowledge of French (or Italian - to facilitate understanding of Corsican) may be essential to fully appreciate your time here, depending of course on what you want from your visit. At any rate, it will be polite if you start conversations in French; if locals see you making the effort but realise you're struggling, they will generally be willing to speak more slowly, mime or use any English they do know to help you out!

By boat

From mainland France, the quickest sailing is the NGV (High Speed Boat, Navire à Grande Vitesse), which takes about 3 hours to sail from Nice to Calvi, l'Île-Rousse, Ajaccio and Bastia. Regular car ferries, taking 6-8 hours, run from Marseille, Nice and Toulon. From Italy, ferries run from Genoa, Livorno, Savona, and Naples; and from Santa Teresa Gallura on Sardinia. The main operator is Corsica Sardinia Ferries, while other companies include La Méridionale and Moby Lines. All these ferry rides give a great view of the mountainous coast on approach, and all the arrival ports are located within towns.

By plane
There are four airports on the island:, , and These airports have year-round flights from a variety of airports on mainland France with Air Corsica and Air France. Budget airline services include Easyjet (from Berlin Schönefeld, Euroairport Basel/Mulhouse, Geneva, London Gatwick and Manchester) and Eurowings (from Cologne/Bonn, Dusseldorf, Munich, Stuttgart and Vienna), but they usually only fly June to September. Outside these months, flying from outside France will involve relatively expensive and indirect scheduled flights via Paris CDG; consider instead taking a budget flight to Nice then the ferry to Bastia.

There is no public transport from Corsica's airports, except for Bastia which has a bus between town and the airport every hour or two. For the others, you may have to rent a car.

By car
Car is the simplest way to get around this rugged island, as public transport is limited and the hills are formidable. Many people arrive by ferry and take their own car onto the island. Rental cars are available from airports and ferry ports, but do book ahead. Supermarkets do not generally have petrol stations, so make sure you have a decent reserve before embarking on a longer trip. The roads are often twisty and don't allow high speeds, but the road surface is mostly in good repair even in the mountains - except where, all of a sudden, it isn't. Signposting is good, but you may benefit from Satnav (GPS) in the towns, as traditional little blue French street signs are hard to read from a moving vehicle. Place names are given in French and Corsican: Corsican activists have diligently painted out the French, but you should have no difficulty recognising the Corsican names.

By bus
Buses run along the south-west coast from Ajaccio to Bonifacio and Porto Vecchio, taking 3 hours. In July and August these run three times a day, 7 days a week; the rest of the year it's twice a day, Monday to Saturday. Along the east coast they run from Porto Vecchio to Bastia, taking 3 hours. They run twice a day, 7 days a week mid-June to mid-September, and Monday to Saturday the rest of the year. A same-day connection between Bastia and Ajaccio is possible with a two-hour layover at Porto Vecchio. The operator is Rapides Bleues but a more intelligible timetable is posted on the unofficial website Corsica Bus. The cities have buses to their neighbouring mountain villages, but there's no cross-island bus between Ajaccio and Corte and onward to Bastia - take the train.

By train

France is the land of the sleek TGV, but in Corsica those initials stand for "Train à Grandes Vibrations" - or "U Trinighellu" (the shivering one) as it's locally known. However it's your best public transport option between Ajaccio, Corte and Bastia, as those inter-city buses have been axed.

Trains are run by CF-Corse, a subsidiary of SNCF; investment in 2010 improved the rolling stock and rail infrastructure but it's still a rumbling, rattling ride. The network is non-electrified single track built in metre gauge, twisting and straining across the steep mountain terrain. The network forms a Y-shape: the line runs from Ajaccio north through Corte to the junction at Ponte Leccia, whence the northern branch continues to Bastia while the western branch runs through L'Île-Rousse to Calvi.

CF-Corse provides current timetables in PDF format in French and Corsican. However, these are not posted on Voyages SNCF, so they're not visible to other websites that draw from these, such as Deutsche Bahn. The best English language source is the unofficial website Corsica Bus, which covers all transport modalities. The train between Ajaccio and Bastia takes almost four hours and costs €21.60; there are 6 per day Monday to Friday, 5 Saturdays, 2 Sundays, all direct. Between Bastia and Calvi takes about 3 hours and costs €16.40; there are two trains every day of the week, some with a change at Ponte Leccia. Between Ajaccio and Calvi takes 4.5 hours and costs €25.10, with two trains every day, both with a change at Ponte Leccia.

These are all regional trains - the same as TER in France - so there's no advance booking, just buy your ticket at the station and hop on. The fares cited are full tariff. Some concessions and passes are available, e.g. the "Pass Libertà" which is €50 for unlimited travel on 7 consecutive days, so you'd have to cover the entire network and return to your start point to benefit. SNCF passes and reductions are not valid in Corsica.

Bikes are generally banned on trains as of 2022, with the exception that according to CF-Corse's FAQ, passengers may carry folded bikes in a bag for €15.

See
As the island was so often fought over, the main towns were heavily fortified. So they typically contain a walled citadel and old harbour, often pedestrianised, and dotted with restaurants and bars. The finest citadel is Bonifacio; arguably the most charming old harbour is Bastia. Ajaccio as the chief city has less old-world charm but has the best museums and galleries.

The Gulf of Porto is a World Heritage Site. From Porto Plage you can take a boat trip to view the Calanche de Piana, Capo Rosso, Girolata, and Nature Reserve de Scandola. Prices are €60-70 as of 2022, and tours depart around 11am. You can take a shorter tour for less money.

Do
Water sports are available in all the main ports, e.g. windsurfing and kitesurfing. Scuba diving is mainly conducted in the south of the island, Porto-Vecchio being a good centre. Expect to pay around €45–€60 for a one-tank dive.

Long-distance walking

Corsica has many walking trails. All require the use of topographical maps, despite usually excellent trail marks. IGN maps are the most detailed, and are similar to Ordnance Survey maps in Britain and Ireland. IGN maps may be found in many of the bigger cities, and at the airports, including Bastia airport. Additionally, you can purchase these maps (more expensively) from the internet ahead of time, and in some specialist map shops around the world.

 * GR 20 — perhaps the best known and most difficult of all the Grande Randonnée trails. This trail takes approximately 17 days if using the traditional waypoints, though it may take more or less time depending on your experience and needs. The trail is particularly crowded in August; many people suggest the best time is in late spring or early autumn. The greatest danger on the GR 20 arises from the intense summer storms, with lightning claiming the most fatalities.
 * Mare e Mare Nord (Sea to Sea North) — Cargèse to Moriani-Plage. Suggested time: 11 days. This trail intersects with one of the Mare e Monti Trails. The trail is only lightly travelled from Corte to Moriani, as this is the less interesting half, with uniform scenery, and gîtes that may not be open unless you call first.
 * Mare e Mare Sud (Sea to Sea South) — Porto-Vecchio to Propriano. Suggested time: 5 days. This is considered an easier trail than the others on the island.
 * Mare e Monti (Sea and Mountains) — Calenzana to Cargèse. Suggested time: 10 days. This trail includes the beautiful fishing village of Girolata, which has no road and is only accessible by boat from Calvi or on foot.

Buy
Corsica is well-known for its artisanry, included olive wood-handled knives and jewellery made using a lively red local coral. Local food products such as charcuterie, preserves and biscuits are other commonly-bought souvenir items.

Eat
Corsican food has French and Italian influences but also has many unique dishes of its own.

Many villages have small shops where locally produced food is sold. That said, it may be difficult to find a restaurant that prepares true Corsican dishes, and you may find yourself eating at tourist-oriented pizzerias, which nonetheless serve excellent food.

Wine
Corsica has a commercial wine industry, and heritage dating back to the Phoenicians. The techniques employed in Corsica have more in common with Italian than French winemaking traditions. The island has an impressive nine appellations d'origine contrôlée (AOCs), and most wines use nielluccio, sciacarello and vermentino grapes.

Beer
Corsicans brew a wide selection of local beers. which have a very distinct taste that you won't find anywhere else in France. It's highly recommended to try "Colomba", "Pietra" or "Bière Torre" when visiting.

Stay safe
Notwithstanding the notorious mafia, Corsica is usually a very safe place, especially for tourists. Going out at night in the towns and villages will not be a problem. Be polite and respectful, and there is nothing to worry about.

Respect
Compared to much of France (especially Paris), the Corsicans are generally hospitable, sociable, patient, and welcoming.

The Corsicans are a separate ethnic group. They are neither French nor Italians. Keep that in mind when conversing with local people, and be wary of saying that you are in France when visiting the island.

Because of its turbulent, often violent history, Corsica is often portrayed as dangerous and unsafe. Never perpetuate this portrayal; Corsicans will be incredibly offended.

Dress smartly and conservatively; doing so will garner you respect from the locals.

Be careful with your words, emotions, and actions — Corsicans are rather sensitive to negative feedback.

Although the Corsican language is somewhat similar to Italian, never say that it is a dialect of Italian or variations thereof; it can be construed as offensive.

Stinginess is frowned upon in Corsica. The island is highly dependent on tourism and Corsicans expect you to make the most out of your visit. Not doing so will result in you being made fun of (the most common terms are les mangeurs de tomates or pumataghji) or ridiculed.

Steer clear of discussing Corsican nationalism, Corsican independence, the FLNC, and politics in general. These subjects are certainly much debated and are complex, sensitive, and divisive. In March 2022, riots across the island broke out when a Corsican nationalist leader was beaten to death in prison. The Corsicans are divided into several opposing camps – some who desire full independence from France, some who desire more autonomy, and some who are happy with the area's current status in France.

Go next
By sea, your choices are as listed in "Get in":
 * the French mainland: Nice, Toulon and Marseille;
 * the Italian mainland: Livorno and Genoa;
 * Sardinia: Santa Teresa Gallura

The route to Sardinia opens up an intriguing mid-Med hopscotch: you could traverse Sardinia to its southern port of Cagliari, from there sail to Palermo in Sicily, and from there onward to Malta or Tunisia, all without returning to the European mainland.

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Corsicana

Corsicana is a city in the Blackland Prairie region of Texas.

Get in
Highway 31 from Waco or Tyler I-45 from Dallas or Houston.

title: Corsicana


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Corsican phrasebook

Corsican (corsu) is the native language of Corsica. Even though it has no official status there, it is estimated that 50 % of the population has conversational understanding of Corsican, and a significant minority of islanders prefer to use the language over French. Corsican is most closely-related to the Tuscan dialect of Italian and is also much more closely related to other Italian dialects than to French.

Vowels

 * a : as in father
 * e : as in bet or hey, also pronounced as in rack or father in the south of Corsica
 * i : as in pin or speed
 * o : as in or
 * u : as in moon

Consonants

 * b : same as English
 * c : as in cheap before i or e, and as in cat elsewhere
 * ch : as in cat
 * chj : t as in ten, followed by y as in yarn
 * d : as in English, but also pronounced as a (trilled?) r sound in some words
 * f : as in English
 * g : as in Jack before i or e, and as in gill elsewhere
 * gh : as in gill
 * ghj : d as in deed, followed by y as in yarn
 * gli : g as in gill, followed by y as in yarn; sometimes pronounced as dd in the south of Corsica
 * gn : as in onion
 * gu : as in hangwa
 * l : as in English, but also pronounced as a (trilled?) r in some words
 * m : as in English
 * n : as in English, also as in name before b, p, and v
 * p : as in English
 * qu : as in quilt
 * r : as in English (or trilled?)
 * s : as in English, but also pronounced as in she in some words, especially before t
 * sc : as in she
 * sg : as in French bonjur
 * t : as in English
 * v : as in English or as in bee
 * z : as in cats of kids

Common diphthongs

 * ia : as in German ja
 * ie : as in yay or yeah
 * io : as in yo-yo
 * iu : as in you
 * ua : as in water

Phrase list
For this guide, all phrases and sentences are provided in the polite form. It was written this way under the presumption that anyone using this guide will be speaking Corsican to people they are not familiar with.

Basics

 * Hello. : Bonghjornu (X)
 * How are you? : Cumu site? (X)
 * Very well, Thank you. : Bè, vi ringraziu. (X)
 * What is your name? : Cumu vi chjamate? (X)
 * My name is _____. : Mi chjamu _____. (X)
 * Nice to meet you. : Un piacè di incuntravvi. (X)
 * Please. : Per piacè (X)
 * Thank you. : Grazie (X)
 * I don't know. : Di nunda. (X)
 * Yes. : Iè (X)
 * No. : Innò (X)
 * Excuse me. : Scusatemi. (X)
 * Sorry. :
 * Goodbye. : Avedeci (X)
 * I do not speak _____. : Ùn parlu micca ______. (X)
 * Do you speak English? : Parlate Inglese? (X)
 * Is there anyone that speaks English here? : Ci hè qualchissia chi parla Inglese quì? (X)
 * Help! : Aiuta! (X)
 * Good Morning. : Bonghjornu (X)
 * Good Afternoon. :
 * Good Evening. : Bona sera (X)
 * Good Night. : À bona notte (X)
 * I don't understand. : Ùn capiscu micca. (X)
 * Where is the bathroom? : Induve sò e toilettes? (X)

Problems

 * Don't upset me. : Ùn mi dirangeti micca. (XX)
 * Don't touch me! :Ùn mi tuccate! (X)
 * I will call the police. : Aghju da chjamà a puliza. (X)
 * Police! : Puliza! (X)
 * Stop! Thief! : Arristeti! O scruccò! (X)
 * Help me, please! : Aghjutatemi, per piacè! (X)
 * This is an emergency. : Hè una urgenza. (X)
 * I am lost. : Sò persu. (X)
 * I lost my bag (handbag/pocketbook). : Aghju persu u mo saccu. (X)
 * I lost my wallet. : Aghju persu u mo porta muneta. (X)
 * I am sick. : Mi sente. (X)
 * I am hurt. : Sò feritu. (X)
 * I need medical attention. : Aghju bisognu di un duttore. (X)
 * Can I use your telephone? : Possu telefunà? (X)

Numbers

 * 0 : Zèru (X)
 * 1 : Unu (X)
 * 2 : Dui (X)
 * 3 : Trè (X)
 * 4 : Quattru (X)
 * 5 : Cinque (X)
 * 6 : Sèi (X)
 * 7 : Sette (X)
 * 8 : Ottu (X)
 * 9 : Nove (X)
 * 10 : Dece (X)
 * 11 : Ondeci (X)
 * 12 : Dodeci (X)
 * 13 : Trèdeci (X)
 * 14 : Quattordeci (X)
 * 15 : Quindici (X)
 * 16 : Sèdeci (X)
 * 17 : Dicessette (X)
 * 18 : Diciottu (X)
 * 19 : Dicenove (X)
 * 20 : Vinti (X)
 * 21 : Vintunu (X)
 * 22 : Vintidui (X)
 * 23 : Vintitrè (X)
 * 30 : Trènta (X)
 * 40 : Quaranta (X)
 * 50 : Cinquanta (X)
 * 60 : Sessanta (X)
 * 70 : Settanta (X)
 * 80 : Ottanta (X)
 * 90 : Novanta (X)
 * 100 : Cèntu (X)
 * 200 : Duiecèntu (X)
 * 300 : Trecèntu (X)
 * 1,000 : Mille (X)
 * 2,000 : Duiemila (X)
 * 1,000,000 : Un millione (X)
 * Number _____ (train, bus, etc.) : Nùmeru _____ (X)
 * Half : Mèzu (X)
 * Less : Menu (X)
 * More : Più (X)

Time

 * now : Avà (X)
 * later : Più tarde (X)
 * before : Prima / Ans'ora (X)
 * morning : A matina (X)
 * during the morning : ind'a matinata (X)
 * Afternoon : dopu meziornu (X)
 * evening : A sera (X)
 * during the evening : ind'a serata (X)
 * night : A notte (X)

Clock Time

 * one o'clock AM : un'ora di mane (X)
 * two o'clock AM : duie ore di mane (X)
 * nin o'clock AM : nove ore di mane (X)
 * noon : meziornu (X)
 * one o'clock PM : un'ora (X)
 * two o'clock PM : dui ore (X)
 * six o'clock in the evening : sei ore di sera (X)
 * seven o'clock in the evening : sette ore di sera (X)
 * quarter to seven o'clock, 06:45 : sette ore menu u quartu (X)
 * quarter past seven, 07:15 : sette ore è quartu (X)
 * seven thirty, 07:30 : sette ore è mezu (X)
 * midnight : meza notte (X)

Duration

 * _____ minute(s) : ______ minuta(e) (X)
 * _____ hour(s) : ______ ora(e) (X)
 * _____ day(s) : ______ ghjornu(i) (X)
 * _____ week(s) : ______ simana(e) / settimana(e) (X)
 * _____ month : ______ mese(i) (X)
 * _____ year(s) : ______ annu(i) (X)
 * weekly : settimanale, ebdumadariu (X)
 * monthly : mensuale (X)
 * yearly : annuale (X)

Days

 * Today : Oghje (X)
 * Yesterday : Eri (X)
 * Tomorrow : Dumane (X)
 * This week : st'etima / sta simana/settimane (X)
 * Lest week : st'etima chì vene / a prussima simana / settimane (X)
 * Next week :a simana scorsa / settimane (X)
 * Monday : luni (X)
 * Tuesday : marti (X)
 * Wednesday : marcuri (X)
 * Thursday : ghjovi (X)
 * Friday : venneri (X)
 * Saturday : sabbatu (X)
 * Sunday : dumenica (X)

Months

 * January : ghjinaghju (X)
 * February : ferraghju (X)
 * March : marzu (X)
 * April : aprile (X)
 * May : maghju (X)
 * June : ghjugnu (X)
 * July : lugliu (X)
 * August : aostu (X)
 * September : sittembre (X)
 * October : uttrovi (X)
 * November : nuvembre (X)
 * December : dicembre (X)

Colors

 * Black : neru (X)
 * White : biancu (X)
 * Gray : grisgiu (X)
 * Red : rossu (X)
 * Blue : turchinu (X)
 * Yellow : ghjallu (X)
 * Green : verde (X)
 * Orange : aranciu (X)
 * Brown : brunu (X)

Bus and Train

 * How much is a ticket to _____? : Quantu costa u bigliettu per andà in _____? (X _____)
 * One ticket for _____. : Un bigliettu per ____, per piacè. (X)
 * Where does this train/bus go? : Induva và stu trenu/carru? (X?)
 * Where is train/bus for _____? : Induva hè u trenu/carru per _____? (X _____)
 * Does this train/bus stop in _____? : Stu trenu/carru s'arresta in _____? (X _____)
 * When does the train/bus for _____ leave? : U trenu/caru per _____ parte à chi ora? (X _____ X)
 * When will this train/bus arrive in _____? : U trenu/caru per _____ hà da ghjunghje quandu? (X _____)

Directions

 * How do I get to ...? : Induva si trova ____? (X _____)
 * ...the train station? : a gara? (X)
 * ...the bus station? : a gara? (X)
 * ...the airport? : l'aeroportu? (X)
 * ...downtown? : in villa/cità? (X)
 * Where are there a lot of... : Induva ci sò uni pochi di ... (X)
 * ...restaurants? : ...risturanti? (X)
 * ...bars? : bar? (X)
 * ...sites to see? : ...lochi da visità? (X)
 * Can you show me on the map? : Pudete mustrammi annant'à a carta? (X?)

Bars

 * Do you serve alcohol? : Servite alcool?
 * One beer/two beers, please. : Una biera/duie biere, per piacè.
 * A glass of red/white wine, please. : Un bichjeru di vinu rossu/biancu, per piacè.
 * One large beer, please. : Una grande biera, per piacè.
 * A bottle, please. : Una buttiglia, per piacè.
 * whisky : whisky
 * vodka : vodka
 * rhum : rhum
 * water : acqua
 * soda : soda
 * Coke : Coca
 * Do you have any bar snacks? : Avete aperitivi (ind'u sensu chips è cacahuete)
 * One more, please. : Un(a) altru(a), per piacè.
 * When do you close? : À chi ora chjudete?

Buying

 * Do you have this in my size? : Avete què ind'a mo taglia?
 * How much (is this)? : Quantu costa?
 * That's too exspensive. : Hè troppu caru.
 * Would you take _____? : Accittate _____?
 * exspensive : caru
 * cheap : à bon pattu
 * Je ne peux pas le/la payer. : Ùn possu pagallu(la).
 * I don't want it. : Ùn ne vogliu micca.
 * Vous me trompez. : Mi burlate.
 * I'm not interested. : Ùn sò micca interessatu.
 * Bien, je vais le/la prendre. : Bè, aghju da pigliallu(la).
 * Can I have a bag? : puderesti dammi un saccu?
 * Do you ship (overseas)? : Livrate à u strangeru?
 * I need... : Aghju bisognu...
 * ...toothpaste. : ...di dentifriciu.
 * ...a toothbrush. : ...d'una brossa à denti.
 * ...tampons. : di stamponi. (X)
 * ...soap. : di savone.
 * ...shampoo. : di shampooing.
 * ...painkillers (aspirin, ibuprofen). : ...un analgesicu.
 * ...cold medicine. : ...un medicamentu per u rhume.
 * ...stomach medicine. : ...di medicamentu per u stomacu.
 * ...a razer. : ...di un rasoghju.
 * ...batteries. : ...di pile.
 * ...an umbrella. : ...di un paracua.
 * ...a parasol. : d'un parasole. (X)
 * ...sunscreen. : ...di crema pè u sole.
 * ...a postcard. : di una cartulina. (X)
 * ...des timbres à poste. : di franchizie.
 * ...du papier à lettres. : di carta. (X)
 * ...a pen. : d'una penna. (X)
 * ...de livres en français. : ...di libri in francese.
 * ...des magazines en français. : ...di magazini in francese.
 * ...un journal en français. : ...un ghjurnale in francese.
 * ...d'un dictionnaire français-XXX. : ...di un dizziunariu francese-XXX.

Driving

 * I want to rent a car. : Vudriu appigiunà una vittura.
 * Can I get insurance? : Purriu esse assicuratu(a)?
 * stop (on a street sign) : stop
 * one way : senzu unicu
 * yield : lasciate passà
 * no parking : staziunamente difesu
 * speed limit : lìmita di vitezza
 * gas (petrol) station : stazione essenza
 * petrol : l'essenza
 * diesel : diesel

Authority

 * I haven't done anything wrong. : Ùn aghju fattu nunda di male.
 * It was a misunderstanding. : Hè un sbagliu.
 * Where are you taking me? : Induva mi purteti?
 * Am I under arrest? : So in statu d'arristazione?
 * I am a French/Belgian/Swiss/Canadian citizen. : So francese/belgu/svizzeru/canadianu.
 * Je suis citoyenne française/belge/suisse/canadienne. : So francesa/belga/svizzera/canadiana.
 * I want to talk to the French/Belgian/Swiss/Canadian embassy/consulate. : Devu parlà à l'ambassada/à u cunsulatu francese/belgu/svizzeru/canadianu.
 * I want to talk to a lawyer. : Vuderiu parlà à un avucatu.
 * Can I just pay a fine now? : Puderiu simplicemente pagà un'amanda?

Learning more

 * How do you say _____ in Corsican? : Cumu si dice _____ in corsu ?(X)
 * What is this/that called? : Què cumu si chjama ?(X)

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Cortez

Cortez is a small city in the Rocky Mountains state of Colorado. It is in the general vicinity of Mesa Verde National Park, Hovenweep National Monument and Canyons of the Ancients National Monument.

Get in
The airport also has two rental car places:
 * Budget Rental Cars operates out of Cortez airport.
 * Hertz Rental at Cortez airport. -- Daily 9AM-10:30PM.

See

 * The Crow Canyon Archaeological Center is near Cortez. A not-for-profit organization, 170-acre research center and "living classroom" dedicated to involving the public in the study of archaeology and native American cultures. Offers experiential education programs for students and adults.

Eat

 * Stonefish Sushi & More, 16 W. Main St. Amazing sushi and super friendly staff.
 * Stonefish Sushi & More, 16 W. Main St. Amazing sushi and super friendly staff.

Go next

 * Canyons Of The Ancients Visitor Center & Museum and McPhee Reservoir
 * Dolores has attractions including the Dolores River and The Galloping Goose Historical Museum
 * Mesa Verde National Park
 * Hovenweep National Monument
 * San Juan Scenic Skyway
 * Durango has its attractions, including the Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad.
 * Ute Mountain Ute Tribal Park, which also operates the Ute Mountain Casino
 * Four Corners Monument, located southwest of town on US-160, this is where New Mexico, Arizona, Colorado, and Utah meet at the same point. People like to get on their hands and knees so that they can touch all four states at once. Entry fee is $3. The monument closes at 5PM.

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Cortina d'Ampezzo

Cortina d'Ampezzo is a ski resort in the province of Belluno in northeastern Italy, near the Austrian border. It hosted the Winter Olympics in 1956, and will team with Milan to host the 2026 Winter Games.

Understand
The most famous, fashionable and expensive Italian ski resort, Cortina is nicknamed la Regina delle Dolomiti - the Queen of the Dolomites. It's in the middle of the Conca d'Ampezzo, a glacial trough in the high Boite Valley. Cortina is visited by all types of travellers from the jet set to normal families both during the winter and the summer, and even in summer, you may well find all camp sites full.

History
The town was part of the Venetian Republic, administratively part of Cadore, from 1420 until 1511 when the Austrians invaded the region during the War of the League of Cambrai. With a few breaks, the region remained part of Tyrol County until WWI, though the majority wasn't German speaking but spoke Ladin.

In the late 19th century, Cortina first became a center for mountaineering for the wealthy, with the first luxurious hotels being built, and in 1903 a ski school opened making it a winter resort also. The First World War halted the development; the region became a battle ground between Austria-Hungary and Italy and at the end of the war it became part of Italy. International skiing competitions were held here in 1932 and 1941, and after the Second World War Cortina recovered rapidly to become the big international ski resort it's today. In 1956 the town hosted the Winter Olympics, and is scheduled to do so again in 2026 (together with Milan).

Climate
Cortina's climate is something between the oceanic, subalpine climate typical to the Alps near the Adriatic Sea and the continental climate in the inner Alps. Yearly precipitation is about 1100 mm measured in water. The rainiest months are June and July and the driest is February. In late December and early January the region (especially at the Cimabanche pass between the Belluno and Bolzano provinces) often experiences the coldest temperatures in Italy. Shoulder seasons are usually wet and rainy, cold and very windy.

By plane
Cortina has a heliport and nearby Bolzano has flights from a couple of German destinations. Flying in from further afield, you'd want to fly to the Venice Area, either Venice Marco Polo Airport 160 km away, Treviso 130 km, or Innsbruck (Austria) 170 km away.

Unless you prefer to take your own personal taxi to Cortina from Innsbruck/Treviso (which is fairly expensive), flying to Venice is the cheapest option, since the Cortina Express coach can be taken from the airport all the way to Cortina.

The Cortina Express coach will take you the whole way to Cortina from Venice airport, a journey of roughly 2.5-3 hours. It's best to book tickets in advance, either on the website or via the app. Two pieces of luggage are included in the ticket price, as are skis/a snowboard if you have one.

Although the Cortina Express can also be caught from Treviso, the bus does not run from the airport, but from a shopping centre half an hour/two local bus journeys away from the airport, so this is not a good option unless you are already in Treviso.

Innsbruck does not have any coach/bus services to Cortina, and so unless transport is covered in a package holiday, a taxi must be taken.

By car
Driving in is the most obvious option, if you are coming from northern Italy or Austria. Cortina is not too far from the Autobahn from the Brenner Pass; exit the autostrada A22 at Bressanone/Brixen and take the SS49 to Dobbiaco/Toblach and SS51 to Cortina. From Verona you can do the same, as the smaller roads going to Cortina as the crow flies don't seem to be accessible from the autostrada north of Bolzano and they're mostly made up of hairpin curves anyways. From the southeast comes the autostrada A27 that goes from Venice to Cadore some 40 km away from Cortina, from there, follow SS51.

Thankfully the valley does not have a very high elevation so it is clear of treacherous road conditions for much of the year, be sure to check road conditions before driving and be aware that conditions tend to be far worse through the mountain passes, be sure you are driving on the most traveled passes as they get cleared first.

By train
Once there was a train service to Cortina, though it was shut down in 1964. The closest train stations nowadays are in Calalzo 35 km to the south and in Toblach 31 km to the north. Calalzo has train services from Venice, which in turn can be reached from Milan, Rome and other major Italian cities. Local trains between Lienz in Austria (trains from for example Vienna, Klagenfurt and Villach) and Franzensfeste (on the line between Innsbruck and Bolzano) stop at Toblach.

By bus
Buses and coaches run from Venice and Treviso, operated by ATVO and Cortina Express, the latter also has services from as far as Bologna and several places in the Dolomites. Dolomiti bus also has local services. You'll have to check the timetable as the frequency and schedule changes frequently.

Note that although the Cortina Express bus runs from Venice Airport, its Treviso bus stop is half an hour away from Treviso Airport by a shopping centre on the outskirts of town.

Get around

Based on convenience and the cost of a taxi, you are best advised to bring a car. However, for many that will not be possible so buses are the next best option.

By foot
Walking within the town is the obvious option, as it is relatively compact.

There are many and varied hiking routes, reached by buses, cable cars, gondolas or chair lifts, or on foot. Good maps are available, especially one at 1:25000, which have all the routes marked complete with their relevant numbering (which corresponds to the numbering on the actual paths themselves. The Tourist Office has also a rather basic map which is also useful for orientation purposes. For the most part the routes are well marked in the usual red-white-red flashes common in many parts of the Alps.

One local bus goes up to the Auronzo hutte/rifugio/mountain inn, which sits directly beside the Tre Cime de Lavaredo, one of the finest mountain blocks in the Dolomites. From the refugio you can walk on a fairly level path anti-clockwise around the mountain, to get the very best views from the far side.

By public transportation
There are local public buses, operated by Se.Am., the small orange ones which will take you in the very immediate vicinity. Connections with Dolomitibus at the bus station will take you to the surrounding towns and outlying areas, as well as to the ski areas, but do so rather infrequently. Skibuses do not run from 10am to 2pm, and stop at 5pm. The Dolomiti buses are very useful for hikers as they mostly go west and east to the mountain passes, from which cable cars or chair lifts ascend, and bus stops are often positioned at the starting points for hikes. Timetables for all these services are available in the bus station. Combination tickets are available for both buses and lifts and represent a good saving if you plan to be around for several days.

By taxi
Taxis are generally available and can be called, some areas have a taxi stand like the bus station, or Passo di Falzarego. Taxis are very expensive in Cortina, expect to pay €3 per kilometer and they typically charge from Cortina to where they are picking you up and then to your destination. I.e a trip from Pocol ski lifts to Cortina an 8 km trip will cost €30.

By car
During the winter a lot of visitors not only arrive by car but use them get around in town meaning congestion is frequent. In the summer on the other hand a lot of people get in and around by bike meaning there may be a lot of bikers moving slowly uphill the roads.

Car rentals are available in Cortina, also with driver.

Outside town

Do
During the summer the main draw is hiking in the surrounding mountains. There are many different trails, easier and more demanding ones. In the winter Cortina offers all kinds of winter sports from skiing and snowboarding to curling and ice hockey - both as activities and spectator sports. The town isn't all about sports; there are also different cultural festivals and markets.

Winter

You have a choice of 2 cable cars from the town, and the bus to the other areas in the Cortina Ski Region:

Alpine skiing
There are three skiing areas around town: Ski Area Faloria Cristallo Mietres, Ski Area Tofana and Ski Area Lagazuoi 5 Torri. These have 66 pistes of different difficulty levels with a total length of about 120 km. You can use the Dolomiti Superski pass here, a pass allowing access to 12 ski resorts around the Dolomites with a total of 450 pistes and a length of over 1200 km.

Cross-country skiing
Cross-country skiing is also possible. There are many skiing tracks in the Parco Naturale delle Dolomiti d'Ampezzo. Enthusiastic skiers can purchase the Dolomiti NordicSki pass to access about 1300 km of tracks.

Skiing school

Other winter sports
There are places for skating, curling, go kart on snow, snowmobiling and sledding.

Summer

Like the winter, the summer season is also about the outdoors and sports. Hikers can choose between flat paths and climbing vie ferrate to heights. While Cortina is a very popular hiking destination, other options include tennis, golf, sport fishing and biking.

Events
Upcoming events are listed here.

Buy
Local specialties include majolica stoves, iron, copper and glass objects, mosaics, wooden sculptures and professional photographs.

Eat
The local cuisine is not too different from the one in Tyrol and Western Austria, and many dishes are known by the German names. Italians describe it as "poor in appearance but rich in taste and tradition".

A signature appetizer is chenedi, bread dumplings filled with meat, spinach or cheese, not unlike German knödels, that are served in a hot broth or with butter. Others include casunziei, ravioli or potatoes filled with beetroots and spiced with butter and poppy seeds, and perstarei, dough pieces boiled in salty milk (traditionally eaten for breakfast). Dishes from the Venetian times include cortina polenta, rise e bise (rice and peas) and faariesa (bean soup). Austrian rule brought in the Hungarian goulash soup.

Main dishes include roast meat with mushrooms, gröstl (meat with spätzle noodles, with Austrian origins), different game stews and a range of sausages mostly served with potatoes. There are also a range of dairy products.

Common desserts are apple cake (in practice the German apfelstrudel), ricotta cake, krapfen (fried sweed buns), nighele (small donuts without filling) and the Austrian sachertorte. There are also many variants locally produced berry jams and honey, that could also make for nice souvenirs.

Drink
In high season (August, December and January) there's a wide selection of nightlife for different audiences. The main nightclub is the VIP club with a restaurant and a discotheque, though younger people prefer smaller clubs.

For a glass before of after dinner, people mostly head to LP26 (also known as La Prosciutteria in Largo Poste) and Bar Sport, both on Corso Italia.

Sleep
Cortina d'Ampezzo is a popular destination, despite being expensive especially when it comes to lodging.

Budget

Mid-range

Splurge

Stay safe
There aren't any bigger safety issues.

Contact

There's a free Wi-Fi area (connessione free) in town.

Go next

 * Tofane
 * Alleghe
 * Corvara
 * Val di Zoldo
 * Lago di Misurina
 * Auronzo di Cadore and Tre Cime di Lavaredo
 * Tre Sassi military forts (Forte militare Tre Sassi) - An Austro-Hungarian fort built in 1897 in the Valparola pass.
 * Castello di Botestagno - The ruins of a medieval castle in the hamlet of Prà de Castel.
 * Belluno Dolomites National Park (Parco nazionale delle Dolomiti Bellunesi)
 * Ampezzo Dolomites Regional Nature Park (Parco naturale regionale delle Dolomiti d'Ampezzo)

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Cortino

Cortino is a communal village in the Province of Teramo.

Get in
Arrive by car via the road that passes through Valle San Giovanni. The nearest train station is in Teramo.

See

 * Fiera della Pastorizia (Festival of the Pasture Animals) - a two day event held in early June for the past 148 years which celebrates the ancient and current practices surrounding the farming and herding of sheep.

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Cortland

Cortland is a small city in Central New York.

By car
Take Exit 11 and 12 from Interstate 81 around half an hour south of Syracuse and 45 minutes north of Binghamton.

By bus
The town is also accessible as a stop by Mega Bus Lines.

Do

 * Suny Cortland - Home of the Red Dragons. State University of New York, and the practice spot for the NY Jets.
 * Suny Cortland - Home of the Red Dragons. State University of New York, and the practice spot for the NY Jets.

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Cortlandt

Cortlandt is a town in northwestern corner of Westchester County, New York. The town includes two villages — Croton-on-Hudson and Buchanan — as well as the hamlets of Montrose, Crugers and Verplanck.

By plane

 * Westchester County Airport, 240 Airport Rd, White Plains, +1 914 995-4860 (airlines). The closest airport, about a 35 minute drive. Rental cars are available.
 * Stewart International Airport, 1180 First St, New Windsor, +1 845 564-2100. Another alternative to the congestion of the 3 major airports. Allegiant Air, American Eagle, and JetBlue	operate flights from Florida and Philadelphia (Mar 2021). About a 45-minute drive.
 * Newark Liberty International Airport, John F. Kennedy International Airport, and LaGuardia Airport: The three major international airports in the New York City area offer service to just about anywhere. Westchester-based taxi and livery cars offer regular service to and from the three internationals from most areas of the county. New York City yellow cabs will take to you Westchester in a pinch, but the fares can be exorbitant. If staying in Westchester, ask if your hotel offers shuttle service.

By train

 * The Metro-North Railroad – Hudson Line offers express service to Grand Central Terminal in New York City in about 60 minutes. A one-way ticket to or from Grand Central costs $13.25 off-peak and $17.50 peak. On-board fares are subject to a stiff surcharge, so buy your tickets at the vending machines in the overpass. Parking is available at the station. Full weekday and weekend schedules are available online.

Do

 * Rent a kayak, take a guided tour, or launch your own kayak/canoe. Annsville Creek Paddlesport Center, Route 6 & 202, Annsville Circle, +1 914 739-2588, . Good starting point for paddling the scenic Hudson Highlands.

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