Caramoan Travel Guide

  The short ride from Gota to Hunongan
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  • The short ride from Gota to Hunongan
      The short ride from Gota to Hunongan
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  • Tinago Cove, the hidden sea lagoon
      Tinago Cove, the hidden sea lagoon
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  • Hubby Climbing Matukad Crest
      Hubby Climbing Matukad Crest
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  • Matukad beach
      Matukad beach
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  • Superfine White Sand & Awesome Limestone Ledge
      Superfine White Sand & Awesome Limestone...
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Pro

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 friendly people, nice rock formation, nice beach for swimming 


Con

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 Far and No ATM 


In a nutshell

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 A Perfect Survivor Get-Away! 

 

Explore Caramoan

Things to Do  

Shrine of Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary

Shrine of Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary, Caramoan

 heydelin Says:  Shrine of Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary can be found in Brgy. Tabgon (which is not an island but a mainland). This can be reach via boat or via tricycle. An old woman living in this town had a dream about having a 'grotto' in their barangay. She consulted this with the... 

Sabitang Laya

Sabitang Laya, Caramoan

 heydelin Says:  Sabitang laya is one of the most beautiful islands in Caramoan. Majestic rock formation, mangroves, long stretch of white sand beach can be found on this very awesome place. We swam with fishes here :) 

Cotivas Island

Cotivas Island, Caramoan

 heydelin Says:  Cotivas is just few minutes away from Manlawi. The island is owned by a private local that is why you need to pay Php 50 for the entrance and another Php 50 for cottage rental. The island has wide strech of white sand beach, the other part is a rocky shore and the island is... 

Chiiiiillll at Manlawi Island

Chiiiiillll at Manlawi Island, Caramoan

 heydelin Says:  Manlawi can be as far as an hour from the port. It is a long stretch of sandbar where you can go dine and eat your lunch for Php 200 (rent) per cottage. Vendors are around this island selling sea shells from Php 20 and up. 

Parish of St. Michael, the Archangel

Parish of St. Michael, the Archangel, Caramoan

 theguardianangel Says:  While walking along the Centro, it’s recommended to have a visit of the red bricked Parish church of St. Michael, the Archangel in the island of Caramoan. From the church’s façade and the structure, you can see that this church is very, very, very old. I believe this place... 

Lahos island

Lahos island, Caramoan

 theguardianangel Says:  Last Stop- Lahos island has a white sandbar that connects 2 identical limestone formations. During the high tides or rainy season, the sandbar eventually disappears then leaves a smooth white sheet of sand in the middle of the 2 rocks. I also noticed that there are more big... 

Sabitang Laya to Haponan Island

Sabitang Laya to Haponan Island, Caramoan

 theguardianangel Says:  We were supposed to hop on one of the international reality TV game shows- Survivor's favorite shooting location, the Sabitang Laya. Sabitang Laya is a triangular island of long fine white shoreline. According to our boatman, this island has the finest and whitest sands... 

Manlawi Island- endless skies and sandbars

Manlawi Island- endless skies and sandbars, Caramoan

 theguardianangel Says:  The most captivating island I’ve ever seen was our 1st stop- Manlawi Island! Manlawi Island has this fine and white sandbars that are very unique! Just imagine a layer of cake traced with an icing along the sides! This island’s really a paradise! The almost 1 hour boat... 

Matukad Island: explore the hidden lagoon!

Matukad Island: explore the hidden lagoon!, Caramoan

 theguardianangel Says:  Matukad Island is one of the small islands in Caramoan which has fine white sands with prominent limestone cliffs. Our boatmen said that we can climb up the cliffs so we can take a closer look of the lagoon. We were hesitant at first because the rocks are very steep! But... 

Island Hopping

Island Hopping, Caramoan

 theguardianangel Says:  Island hopping is one of my best favorite thing to do in Caramoan aside from eating local dishes! There are top 10 islands featured in the peninsula. We're able to hop on to 4 islands only and able to get a view of 2 more islands. It took us 1 day to start the island tour.... 

Restaurants  

Bigg's Diner: must try Salisbury steak!

Bigg's Diner: must try Salisbury steak!, Caramoan

 theguardianangel Says:  Bigg’s Diner is one of the famous eating places in the Bicol Region.Before heading to Sabang Port, we had our first stop from Naga Airport to Bigg's Diner for lunch.One of our friends who keep on coming back here recommended this place for us. It serves American, Persian and... 

Transportation  

Boat from Sabang to Guijalo

Boat from Sabang to Guijalo, Caramoan

 heydelin Says:  Last trip from Sabang post to Guijalo port leaves at 2pm BUT it may leave before 2pm when that boat is full. We were on the port before 2pm and we were left so we need to take a chartered boat which cost a lot :( 

Boat for island hopping

Boat for island hopping, Caramoan

 theguardianangel Says:  Island hopping’s my favorite thing to do here in Caramoan! There are 10 islands that are very popular in the peninsula.We hired a boat for the island hopping in Barangay Paniman, since we’re on a large group we hired 2 boats (roundtrip) and paid a total of 3,000Php (cheap!).... 

Tricycle (from Guijalo Port) going to town

Tricycle (from Guijalo Port) going to town, Caramoan

 theguardianangel Says:  Caramoan has 49 barangays (native Filipino term for village).From Guijalo Port, we rode a tricycle to get to Barangay Ili, to the place where we’ll stay.It took us about 30minutes to get there, fare’s around 20-25php per pax.After the terrible long ferry ride from Sabang... 

Ferry from Sabang Port to Guijalo Port- Vice Versa

Ferry from Sabang Port to Guijalo Port- Vice Versa, Caramoan

 theguardianangel Says:  3rd: Travel by WaterAfter the air and water transportation, finally we got to the Sabang Port.You really need to travel as early as possible so you can be able to arrive in Sabang Port before the last ferry departs at 2pm. Adult fare costs 120php. It’ll be also advisable if... 

Shopping  

Island Wonders: Where to buy Souvenirs

Island Wonders: Where to buy Souvenirs, Caramoan

 theguardianangel Says:  There are 2 souvenir shops located in the Centro Of Caramoan. It will only take about 10mins to walk from Barangay Ile to Centro. The 1st store has its name- Island Wonders while the other shop adjacent to it doesn't have a name so I'll just call it "No Name" store. I really... 

No Name Store: Where to Buy Souvenir Shirts

No Name Store: Where to Buy Souvenir Shirts, Caramoan

 theguardianangel Says:  The 1st store has its name- Island Wonders while the other shop adjacent to it doesn't have a name so I'll just call it "No Name" store. The No Name store is more of a "sari-sari" store (mini store that sells canned goods, coffee sachets, etc.), but unlike the Island... 

Local Customs  

Best time to go

Best time to go, Caramoan

 theguardianangel Says:  Caramoan Islands is part of the Bicol Region which is a pathway of storms. Since Caramoan islands is more on adventure island hopping, the best time to come here is during the dry season (February-May) making it safer and more enjoyable to cherish the wonders of nature.... 

Warnings and Dangers  

not rain or shine

not rain or shine, Caramoan

 kemisteryoso Says:  Our trip to Caramoan was actually a bad weather. A typhoon is coming. My travel buddies said, "Rain or shine" and because everything was already laid down so we continued our trip. We were allowed to sail the sea because no typhoon signal was raised yet but the journey was... 

What to Pack  

Take Anti-Motion sickness medicine

Take Anti-Motion sickness medicine, Caramoan

 theguardianangel Says:  small bag will be more convenient swimwear, slippers, shorts, shirts Bring Anti-Emetics/Anti-Motion sickness medicines- you may not want to feel sick when big sea waves attack during the boat trip from Sabang Port to Guijalos Port (vice versa) camera 

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