CAMARINES SUR is the largest of the 6 provinces in BICOL REGION. The province is made popular by TAGLINES like "HOME OF THE SMALLEST EDIBLE FISH in the WORLD" and "WAKE BOARDING CAPITAL OF THE PHILIPPINES".
Here are the 10 interesting things to do while in CAMARINES SUR.
1. ISLAND HOPPING AT CARAMOAN ISLANDS
CARAMOAN is one of the 35 municipalities in Camarines Sur. It is composed of amazingly beautiful islands with resemblance of EL NIDO for rock formations and BORACAY for powdery white sand.
To reach CARAMOAN by PRIVATE VEHICLE from MANILA, just drive towards South Luzon Expressway (SLEX) then exit at STO. TOMAS (Batangas) all the way to CARAMOAN passing by QUEZON PROVINCE and northern part of CAMARINES SUR including NAGA CITY. The travel time is about 10 to 12 hours.
To reach CARAMOAN by PRIVATE VEHICLE from MANILA, just drive towards South Luzon Expressway (SLEX) then exit at STO. TOMAS (Batangas) all the way to CARAMOAN passing by QUEZON PROVINCE and northern part of CAMARINES SUR including NAGA CITY. The travel time is about 10 to 12 hours.
To reach CARAMOAN by PUBLIC TRANSPORT from MANILA, board a RAYMOND BUS bound for CARAMOAN or any other bus bound for NAGA CITY, then from NAGA CITY board again another bus bound for CARAMOAN. The travel time is about 13 hours. Fare is about 800 pesos for air-conditioned bus.
ISLAND HOPPING cost 1,500 TO 3,000 pesos depending on the number of islands you want to visit.
2. EXPLORE AGUIRANGAN ISLAND AND SABANG BEACH
SABANG BEACH is part of the town of SAN JOSE. It is the gateway to CARAMOAN and AGUIRANGAN ISLANDS. But there are also portions where you can already enjoy swimming.
This is located in the waters off SABANG BEACH in CAMARINES SUR. The island has refined white sand and remarkable view of MAYON VOLCANO and MOUNT ISAROG.
This is located in the waters off SABANG BEACH in CAMARINES SUR. The island has refined white sand and remarkable view of MAYON VOLCANO and MOUNT ISAROG.
To reach AGUIRANGAN ISLAND by private vehicle from MANILA, just drive towards South Luzon Expressway (SLEX) then exit at STO. TOMAS (Batangas) all the way to SABANG BEACH (SAN JOSE, CAMARINES SUR) passing by QUEZON PROVINCE and northern part of CAMARINES SUR including NAGA CITY. The travel time is about 9 to 11 hours.
To reach AGUIRANGAN by PUBLIC TRANSPORT from MANILA, board a BUS bound for SABANG or any other bus bound for NAGA CITY, then from NAGA CITY board again another bus bound for SABANG. The travel time is about 12 hours. Fare is about 700 pesos for air-conditioned bus.
From SABANG BEACH, ride a motorboat bound for AGUIRANGAN ISLAND.
3. WAKEBOARDING AT CAMARINES SUR WATER SPORTS COMPLEX (CWC)
CWC is a man-made water sports complex considered the first world-class watersports complex in the Philippines making Camarines Sur as the "Wake boarding Capital of the Philippines."
The sports complex is designed not only for wake boarding, but also for water skiing and water skating.
It is located in Provincial Capitol Complex in the Capital town of Pili. It is just about 30 minutes drive from Naga City.
CWC offers different accommodations from villas to made shift container rooms.
The sports complex is designed not only for wake boarding, but also for water skiing and water skating.
It is located in Provincial Capitol Complex in the Capital town of Pili. It is just about 30 minutes drive from Naga City.
CWC offers different accommodations from villas to made shift container rooms.
4. EXPLORE NAGA CITY (THE HEART OF BICOL) INCLUDING NUMEROUS CATHOLIC CHURCHES.
NAGA CITY is the BICOL REGION'S trade, business, religious, cultural, industrial, commercial, medical, educational and financial center. It was awarded as the "Most Competitive Component City in the Philippines" as well as "the Center of Good Governance in the Philippines".
Some of the places of interests in Naga City are the Malabsay Falls, Nobontolan Falls, Naga City Ecology Park and the Panicuason Hot Springs Resort.
Some of the places of interests in Naga City are the Malabsay Falls, Nobontolan Falls, Naga City Ecology Park and the Panicuason Hot Springs Resort.
5. EAT "KINALAS"
KINALAS is the bicol version of MAMI. The best KINALAS can be found at Barangay DAYANGDANG in NAGA CITY.
6. BUY BICOL NATIVE DELICACIES
Aside from PILI NUTS, there are other numerous delicacies as good "pasalubong" like the "laing", bicol express, toasted sipao, pansit bato, among others.
7. EXPLORE MOUNT ISAROG AND ITS SURROUNDINGS
There are many things that can be done at Mt. Isarog and its immediate surroundings. There are hot springs and cold springs. There are waterfalls. You can go on hiking.
8. EXPLORE ATULAYAN ISLAND
Atulayan is situated off the coast of the municiplaity of Sangay. The island is shaped like a snail. To reach the island by public transportation from NAGA CITY, there are buses, van, and jeep bound for GOA, SABANG or LAGONOY, get off in the town proper of TIGAON, then ride a motorbike to NATO PORT for about 15 minutes travel time for P 20 pesos fare per person. The boat ride to and from the island costs P 1,000 person. The boat can accommodate 7 persons.
9. WITNESS THE PENAFRANCIA FIESTA
PENAFRANCIA FIESTA, which is considered the most popular religious event in the Philippines, happens every third week of SEPTEMBER in NAGA CITY.
The PENAFRANCIA FIESTA is actually a week-long activity that commences on the second Friday of September. There are other activities including the beauty pageant "Miss Bicolandia", the Military Parade, the Civic Parade among others.
The PENAFRANCIA FIESTA is actually a week-long activity that commences on the second Friday of September. There are other activities including the beauty pageant "Miss Bicolandia", the Military Parade, the Civic Parade among others.
10. ENJOY THE WATERS OF PASACAO.
PASACAO is considered the "summer capital" of the province because of it is the most visited swimming sites. It has uninterrupted seashore, a bird watching area, a rock islet amid clear seawater, and rich coral reefs at a fish sanctuary.
The list will be constantly updated as I continuously explore my HOME PROVINCE of CAMARINES SUR. I was not able to extensively explore the place during my younger years because I was focused attaining my dreams by studying very hard. During weekends and when not in school, I was busy helping my parents for whatever work that would help them.
The list will be constantly updated as I continuously explore my HOME PROVINCE of CAMARINES SUR. I was not able to extensively explore the place during my younger years because I was focused attaining my dreams by studying very hard. During weekends and when not in school, I was busy helping my parents for whatever work that would help them.
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