History & Geography
The name Caramoan has been officially adapted since 192.619, the year it was founded by a Spanish missionary friar, Francisco de la Cruz Y Oropesa. Fr. Oropesa penetrated the thick virgin forest of the Caramoan Peninsula and founded a small settlement in a place called Baluarte. This settlement was subsequently turned over to the administration of the Holy Bishopric in 1696.
The small town of Caramoan is located at the tip of Caramoan Peninsula, a rugged place of land extending into the waters of the Maqueda Channel on the North and East and Lagonoy Gulf on the South.
Prior to the arrival of the Spaniards, it was determined that the place was once called Guta de Leche, which was given by Dutch traders who operated a gold mine in Lahuy Island and who frequented the area to trade with the natives. The name was perhaps derived from the milkdrop stalagmites found among the rocks of Guta Port. Upon the arrival of the Spaniards, the place came to be called "Carahan" for the sea turtle, which was at that time to be found in great number along the shores of the Peninsula.
Caramoan is one of the thirty-five municipalities of the Province of Camarines Sur and is situated at the heart of the Caramoan Peninsula at the southernmost tip of Luzon. It occupies the lower eastern portion of the Province of Camarines Sur. It is bounded on the north by the town of Garchitorena and the Pacific Ocean; on the northeast by the island province of Catanduanes; on the south by Lagonoy Gulf; on the east by the Maqueda Channel and on the west by the municipality of Presentacion.
The municipality is situated between east longitude 1 and 13o46" north latitude. It covers approximately 27,741 square kilometers with approximately 71 kilometers of irregular coastline surrounded by the vast ocean, bay, seas and swamps. It is approximately 501 kilometers away from Metro Manila; 95 kilometers from the municipality of Pili, where the seat of the provincial government and the Pili Domestic Airport are located; and 110 kilometers away from Naga City, the heart of Bicol.
Tourism
The Caramoan Peninsula has gained tourism popularity in recent years. After the place has been featured in the news and local television programs, local and foreign travelers started to explore the beaches of the peninsula. Caramoan is one of the National Parks of the Philippines.
Popular tourist destinations are the Caramoan National Park, the Centro, and Gota Beach, and popular activities include diving, swimming, snorkeling and spelunking.
Survivor Favorite
Caramoan has been a favorite site for international franchises of Survivor. The place has hosted the Serbian version in two consecutive years. It has also hosted the Israel version of Survivor for three consecutive seasons. Bulgarian Survivor also filmed their fourth season there in 2009.The 8th season of Koh-Lanta (French edition of Survivor), was also shot entirely in Caramoan. TV director Corinne Vaillant, stated that "the powdery sand, the coconuts on Gota beach and the neighboring islets are a 'dream' for the French people. We chose Caramoan because it’s really wild. It’s necessary that contestants don’t see anything other than nature for them to believe that they’re really lost in the wilds.”
ACTIVITIES
CAMPING
ROCK CLIMBING
KAYAKING
ISLAND HOPPING
TREKKING
KITE BOARDING
MOUNTAIN BIKING
SPELUNKING
SNORKELING
GETTING THERE
BY AIR:
Caramoan can also be reached via the southern Luzon expressway to CBD(Central Business District) in Naga City . There are also direct flights from Manila to Pili Airport, the Air Philippines and Cebu Pacific fly regularly from the Manila domestic airports to Pili airport. The best, easiest and most comfortable way to reach the Gota Village Resort is to let the office in CWC or Camsur Tourism Office organize the transport transfers. Fast Craft Schedule CamSur Daily Express (M/V LRAY) | |||
Schedule
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Travel Time
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| Departs |
10:00 am
|
1 hour
| Nato Port, Sagnay Camarines Sur |
| Arrive |
11:00 am
| Guijalo Port, Caramoan, Camarines Sur | |
| Depart |
01:30 pm
|
1 hour
| Nato Port, Sagnay Camarines Sur |
| Arrive |
02:30 pm
| Guijalo Port, Caramoan, Camarines Sur | |
| Fare: php350 | One way only | ||
| Fare: php700 | Round Trip | ||
*subject to change without prior notice.
| By Boat: (Outrigger Pumpboat) |
Travel Time
|
Fare
| |
| From Sabang Port | Regular boat trip with 1 hour and 45 minutes boat rides daily from 7am to 12nn and vice versa |
2 hours
|
Php120
|
| From Guijalo Port | 1st Trip: 7am Last Trip 11ams |
2 hours
|
Php120
|
| Jeepney (Rental) one way |
30 mins
|
Php1,000
| |
| Tricycle |
35 mins
|
Php 600
| |
Boat Rental @ Gota Village Resort
Pumpboat: |
Basic Rental
|
Ratio/Per Person
|
Seating Capacity
| |
Duration
|
Price
| |||
| A:(Big) |
Half-day (5 hours)
1-day (8 hours) |
Php1,500
Php 1,700 |
PhP300 adult - child half
PhP150 adult - child half 1:10 |
15 persons
|
| B: (Small) |
Half-day (5 hours)
1-day (8 hours) |
Php 1,200
Php 1,200 |
PhP300adult - child half
PhP150adult - child half 1:4 |
8 persons
|
| Succeeding Hour (Addition Fuel) |
Half Day
| P500 | ||
| Pickup Service (gota) Round trip transfers | ||||
Other Travel Info (how to get to there):
By Land (BUS) |
Travel Time
|
Fare
| |
| From CWC | CWC shuttle (transpo rates for land transfer by car, van or coaster are available upon request). | ||
| Bus (Naga-Sabang) |
Php80
| ||
| By Land(JEEPNEY) |
Travel Time
|
Fare
| |
| | Philcab (Van)@ CBD Look for Naga-Nato Port, Sagnay route or Sabang Port, San Jose |
1 hour
|
Php65
|
| From Naga | Jeepney (Naga-Sabang) | 1 hour | Php65 |
| Other Facilities/services |
| Active Beach |
| Restaurant and Bar |
| View Deck |
| Television |
| Parking Area |
| Restroom |
| Uniformed Security |
| Other Services | Rental Price | |
| Gota SHUTTLE (Pickup Service) | Caramoan town - Php 300 Guijalo Port - Php 500 |
ONE WAY ONLY!
|
| Snorkel Set | Half day - Php 150 Succeeding Hour - Php 150 | |
| Kasko (limited Only to Gota Area) tradional small bangka | 2 hours - Php 200 Succeeding Hour - Php 150 | |
| Helmet w/ headlamp | 4 hours - Php 150 | |
| Rock climbing Equipment | 2 hours | |
Entrance Fee:
Php 150 – Resident of Caramoan
Php 300 – Resident Outside Caramoan
Php 150 – Resident of Caramoan
Php 300 – Resident Outside Caramoan
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