CARAMOAN ISLANDS

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Caramoan Island is located in the lower eastern part of Camarines Sur in the Bicol region of the Philippine archipelago.It is a first-class municipality, a rugged place of land extending into the waters of the Maqueda Channel on the north and east and Lagonoy Gulf on the south. It has a 4,000- hectare limestone forest well endowed with a rich diversity of flora and fauna. It boasts of having perfect white sand beaches, tranquil lakes, deep caves, coves and rich marine life.

Very little is known about Caramoan. Isolated from the rest of Camarines Sur, it is no surprise why Philippine’s Secret Paradise remains unexploited from commercial tourism.Caramoan gives ‘island hopping’ a new meaning. Enjoy its beauty in many ways. Read More: http://www.caramoanislands.com/about.php

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Watch a moonrise, visit the enchanting lagoon of Matukad Island, camp out under a sky full of stars – all while taking in the raw beauty of the Caramoan Islands.

Caramoan Islands, located at the far eastern end of Camarines Sur in Bicol region, has made its name as one of the top destinations in the country thanks to its pristine beach, powdery-white sands, aquamarine waters, and stunning limestone formations.

Buzz about it grew back in 2012 when various franchise of reality show Survivor choose the location as set for its challenges. Paving the way for the place’s tourism growth also give opportunity to the local’s additional source of income for providing homestays, transportation, food, and tours – apart from fishing, that is. Read More: http://www.rappler.com/life-and-style/travel/ph-travel/128106-caramoan-islands-camping-trip-budget-guide-itinerary

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The arrival of foreign tourists combined with the media exposure given by the Survivor shows (France, Israel, Bulgaria, Serbia, Sweden, Norway, Belgium, India and the latest is the United States) could probably be the reason why Caramoan Islands has been voted as a top destination for water sports enthusiasts all over the world. It was also recently chosen as one of the 10 best islands and beaches in the Philippines by CNNGo – a television and online travel magazine of CNN, the world’s largest international cable news network. The rugged but scenic Caramoan Islands, known for its fine white sand, turquoise waters and lush vegetation and jungle areas is fast becoming popular among travellers and holidaymakers. What to Do in Caramoan Island Island hopping is given a new meaning by this magnificent island. Caramoan is the perfect island hopping get-away with its 10 beautiful islands in the peninsula, all of which offer unique experience and adventure with snorkeling, scuba diving, kayaking, limestone cliff / rock climbing, caving or just wading and swimming in their glorious fine white sand beaches. Read More: http://www.islandsofthephilippines.com/2012/07/discovering-islands-caramoan-island/

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