Caramoan Island (Philippines): Home of Survivors
Hi STEEMians,
Today I would like to share about our very own Caramoan Island.
Caramoan is a first-class municipality in the province of Camarines Sur, Bicol Region, Philippines. It is located at the tip of the 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. According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 47,605 people.
"source: Wikipedia"
The name Caramoan has been officially used since 1619, the year it was named 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.
Myterious Lake
This lake was in Matukad island one of the things to look forward when you visit Caramoan. Many residents believe that this lake is a magical lake. Why is it mysterious? They said that its been guarded by a magical fairy. What makes it magical? Its the only place where you can find a 2M long milkfish that lives over 4 decades or maybe hundred years old. (Alone)
This is also known as home of survivors, 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 – rappler
Cotivas Island features a long sand bar. It is one of the islands which has nipa huts perfect for lunch time.
It also has a long stretch of fine white sand beach on both sides and is shaded with coconut trees.
The Scenic Guinahuan Island and Liwan Beach of the Caramoan.
Guinahuan island is right beside the Lahuy Island, the largest island in the group of islets among the Caramoan. At the top of a hill is a lone modern lighthouse to which you can trek for a few minutes to have your photo sessions
Baby star fish
Mother Starfish
List of islands or destination when you plan to visit caramoan
- Matukad Island
- Lahos Island
- Cagbalinad Island
- Minalahos Island
- Bosdak Island
- Cotivas Island
- Sabitang Laya Island
- Manlawi Island (Sandbar)
- Bugtong Island
- Baliguian Falls
- Kalagikhik
- Hurandayan
- Aswang Beach
- Tinago Beach
Here are some of our pictures in caramoan
Kiddo's getting ready for islan tour :)
Unfortunately due to bad weather condition we were not able to visit other islands due to high tides and heavy rain.
Happy Steeming STEEMians! kindly UPVOTE and leave comment if you have been to Caramoan or if you would like to pay a visit soon. :)
Share your stories and experience.
Thats so cool @markceliz! Your post made me want to go there. Have never thought of Philippines as a place to visit, but I sure will right now. And the star fish photo is so nice, have never seen it live.
Thanks @yuriks2000. You should go and visit caramoan.
seems good to have a family tour. tnx markceliz. really informative <3
Indeed a good place for family. But take a plane not a boat.. Its more safe for the kids :)
I've been there twice. Aside from a good travel destination this place also a home to some supernatural entity.
Agree.. Its a paradise
Cool info.
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