Aramintas Arts and Crafts is a craft shop located in Coron, on Busuanga Island, in the north of Palawan province. It brings together, in a modest-sized space, productions from several artisan communities across Palawan: jewelry, textiles, decorative objects, artworks and local food specialties.

Why visit Aramintas Arts and Crafts

The shop appeals to those seeking to take home an object representative of Palawaniya craftsmanship without browsing the more generic tourist stalls of Coron Town. The selection is curated and focused on handmade work, making it a quick yet worthwhile stop between boat excursions around the archipelago.

It complements a day in Coron devoted to land-based activities, when weather or sea conditions prevent outings to the lagoons.

What to see and buy on-site

The items are crafted by artisans from different regions of Palawan. The range covers several categories:

• Jewelry and accessories: hand-crafted pieces, often made from local materials (shells, pearls, plant fibers).
• Textiles: weavings and fabrics inspired by traditional patterns of the region.
• Decorative objects: masks, plates, figurines and compositions painted using pointillist techniques distinctive to certain island artisans.
• Artworks: paintings and small sculptures signed by local artists.
• Culinary specialties: various varieties of cashew nut butter, packaged in jars, as well as other gourmet products from Palawan.

The cashew butters, available in several flavors, are a specialty regularly featured and travel easily in luggage.

Practical information

Aramintas Arts and Crafts is located in the center of Coron Town, near major accommodations and restaurants. A visit is brief—plan 20 to 40 minutes depending on your interest in crafts.

• Access: on foot from most central hotels, or by tricycle (the most common local transport).
• Hours: the shop is open daily during daytime and early evening. Hours may vary—it's best to check on-site or at your accommodation.
• Payment: bring Philippine pesos in cash. Card payments don't always work, as with many Coron shops, where the banking network remains irregular.
• Prices: range from affordable souvenirs to higher-end art pieces.

What to see nearby

Coron concentrates most of its attractions on the water, but the town and its immediate surroundings offer several accessible options:

• The Maquinit hot springs, about ten minutes by tricycle, fed by geothermal salt water.
• Mount Tapyas, whose steps lead to a viewpoint over Coron Bay and surrounding islands.
• The fruit markets and stalls downtown, useful for completing a collection of food souvenirs.

To place this stop in context, consult our Coron guide, which details bangka excursions to Kayangan and Barracuda lagoons, as well as Japanese World War II wrecks.

Extend your discovery across the Philippines

Philippine craftsmanship varies greatly from one island to another. If you're planning a wider itinerary, northern Luzon is home to distinct textile traditions, notably presented at the Bontoc Museum. To build a journey combining Palawan, Luzon and the Visayas, explore our bespoke itineraries in the Philippines.