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Caramoan Peninsula

Caramoan National Park
Survivors ready... go - panoramio.jpg
Pitogo Island off Caramoan Peninsula
Location Camarines Sur, Bicol, Philippines
Coordinates 13°48′00″N 123°52′55″E / 13.800°N 123.882°E / 13.800; 123.882
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 / 13.783; 123.750



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