Caramoan National Park | |
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Pitogo Island off Caramoan Peninsula
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Location | Camarines Sur, Bicol, Philippines |
Coordinates | 13°48′00″N 123°52′55″E / 13.800°N 123.882°E |
Area | 347 ha (860 acres) |
Established | 1938 |
Caramoan Peninsula is a hilly peninsula in north-east Camarines Sur, Bicol, Philippines with deep gorges and a rough, rocky terrain. It contains the Caramoan National Park and is also an Important Bird Area with habitat for the green racket-tail (Prioniturus luconensis).
The peninsula contains the 347-hectare (860-acre) Caramoan National Park which was established in 1938. The park has caves, limestone formations, white sandy beaches, an islet lake and a subterranean river, make it popular with tourists. It is accessible by public transport from the town of Caramoan, and local people have established trails in the park for visitors.
Coordinates: 13°47′N 123°45′E / 13.783°N 123.750°E