Caramoan Peninsula
Caramoan Peninsula seen from space
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).[1]
Caramoan National Park
The peninsula contains the 347-hectare (860-acre) Caramoan National Park which was established in 1938.[3] 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.
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| Watershed forest reserves |
- Capalonga
- Catanduanes
- Dahican
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- Abasig-Matogdon-Mananap
- Lagonoy
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| Wilderness areas |
- Basot-Quinalang-Malabungot Islands
- Dampalit Island
- Guinauyan-Naro-Chico-Pobre Islands
- Majaba-Napayuan Islands
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Coordinates: 13°45′55″N 123°54′41″E / 13.7654°N 123.9115°E / 13.7654; 123.9115