Gayon Bicol

Philippines

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Southeast Asia or Southeastern Asia is a subRegion of Asia, consisting of the countries that are geographically south of China, east of India and north of Australia The region lies on the intersection of geological plates, with heavy seismic and volcanic activity.

The Philippines, officially known as the Republic of the Philippines, is a country in SouthEast Asia with Manila as its capital city. It comprises 7,107 islands in the Western Pacific Ocean.

The City of Manila (Filipino: Lungsod ng Maynila), or simply Manila, is the capital of the Philippines and one of the 17 cities and municipalities that make up Metro Manila. Located on the eastern shores of Manila Bay just west of the National Capital Region in western side of Luzon, it is one of the central hubs of a thriving metropolitan area home to over 14 million people.

Bicol Region

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The Bicol Region or Bicolandia is one of the 17 regions of the Philippines It occupies the Bicol Peninsula at the southeastern end of Luzon island and some other islands.

It consists of six Provinces, namely Albay, Camarines Sur, Camarines Norte, Catanduanes, Masbate and Sorsogon. It has one independent component City, Naga City and six component cities, Iriga, Legaspi, Ligao, Masbate, Sorsogon, and Tabaco. The regional centers are Legazpi City,the region's political and administrative center, Naga Citythe region's cultural and religious center.Legaspi City, Naga City and Iriga City and Sorsogon City are the leading cities in the region in terms of urbanization and also the hub of the region's economic activity.

Camarines Sur

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Camarines Sur is a province of the Philippines located in the Bicol Region in Luzon. Its capital is Pili and the province borders Camarines Norte and Quezon to the north, and Albay to the south. To the east lies the island province of Catanduanes across Maqueda Channel.

Camarines Sur is the largest among the six provinces in the Bicol Region both in terms of population and land area. Its territory encompasses two cities: Naga City the lone chartered city, is the province's and the region's commercial, educational, financial, and cultural center, while Iriga City, a component city, is the center of the Rinconada area. Lake Buhi is where the smallest commercially-harvested fish can be found, the Sinarapan (Mistichthys luzonensis).

Municipality of Caramoan

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Caramoan was the fourth class munipality in the province of Camarines Sur, Philippines. According the the census in 2000, Caramoan has its population 39,642 in 7,660 in houses.

Welcome to Caramoan

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One of the most Earth’s Kept Secret views, found in Bicol Region. This site is approximately 500 kilometers away from Metro Manila, 120 kilometers away from Naga City, Center or Heart of Bicol, 90 kilometers from the municipality of Pili, where Pili Domestic Airport are located.

Islands of Caramoan

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Lahuy, Cotivas, Guinahuan, Luksuhin, Malibagon and Masag. Six different islands that can be found in Caramoan and best also for Island hopping that will surely gives you a total enchanting experience. Scenery are also amazing while traveling through sea, which you can see the rich diversity of aqua beneath the sea floor. Scuba diving also are great here to experience.

Gota Beach Resort

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Majestic place to stay for a vacation, here at Caramoan Gota Beach. White pure sand, a sea breeze you can breath every morning. Tons of green mountains to soothes you're tired eyes and caress you're tired body by the sea water. For those who love Marine life, scuba diving is recomended here also. Island hoppings is the best adventure here, see the different view of the islands and a feeling that you where being enchant by our mother nature.

Newly open resort at Caramoan, Here where President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo and some of her Cabinet members and Government officials stayed their night to this Village like surroundings.

Seen one of the articles states that “There are now 73 foldaway cabanas ar Gota beach, imported from China and worth 60,00 php each, said a source who asked not to be named for lack of authority to speak to the media. A total of 20 regular-sized cabanas can be assembled by two teams in a day. President Arroyo stayed in one of the largest cabanas during her overnight stay, the source said.”

Travel Information

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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	Travel Time
Departs	10:00 am	1 hour	Nato Port, Sagnay Camarines Sur
Arrive	11:00 am	1 hour	Guijalo Port, Caramoan, Camarines Sur
Depart	01:30 pm	1 hour	Nato Port, Sagnay Camarines Sur
Arrive	02:30 pm	1 hour	Guijalo Port, Caramoan, Camarines Sur
Fare: php350			One way only

*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
Pumpboat:	Duration	Price	Ratio/Per Person	Seating Capacity
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

Travel Tips

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A trip to the Caramoan Islands will get anyone as close to nature as possible with its pristine beaches, majestic caves and diverse marine wildlife. Hence, one must be fully prepared to experience an adventure of a lifetime.

If there’s a list of things that one shouldn’t be without when going to the Caramoan Islands, it has to be this list.

1) Camera. Visitors of the Caramoan Islands would spend almost half of their time taking photos of the magnificent place, trying to capture every space of Mother Nature’s beauty at its finest. Capture memories of your travel and share them to your family and friends. The Caramoan Islands is surely one of the best places on Earth.

2) Tents and camping gear. Resorts are far away from the beaches of Caramoan. Hence, to those planning to stay overnight in the beaches, one must have the appropriate and necessary camping gear to make your night’s rest as comfortable as possible. Many tourists consider this as one of the highlights of their trip to the Caramoan Islands.

3) First Aid Kit. Be sure to have one just in case you hurt yourself in your adventure. Hospitals and clinics are not easily accessible from the Islands.

4) Bottled water. There aren’t enough available in the Islands so you should bring enough for your trip.

5) Sunscreen. Higher Spf Preferred

Also, it is highly suggested that tourists introduce themselves first to the Baranggay Captain. This shows courtesy and an opportunity for the locals to welcome you. They may also give you valuable information for your stay on the islands. They are very hospitable and welcome tourists as if they were family.

“Survivor - France” Koh-Lanta in Caramoan

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After shooting in Palawan in 2006 the Seventh Episode of “Koh Lanta” the Survivor France version, has back for another batch of competitors for the Eighth Episode of Survivor - France and now it was been held at the Islands of Caramoan.

“This is unprecedented in ‘Koh Lanta’s’ history,” he said. “Since it debuted a few years ago, the show is watched by almost 8 million people every week.” Images of the Philippines are likely to linger in French living rooms a year or two from now, as Durano finalizes details with producers of the French version of “Great Amazon”. “Based on exit surveys we did, foreign tourists spent close to $4.8 billion in the Philippines last year,” said Durano. “This figure doesn’t include plane fares and hotel accommodations, which they usually buy in their respective countries, and other miscellaneous expenses.”. ”After exceeding last year’s 2007 target of three million tourists by close to 100,000 The French, he added, are always on the lookout for newer, more exciting destinations in Asia. Those who first stumbled on the Philippines were pleasantly surprised to find out the country, apart from its postcard-pretty beaches, has an interesting Latin heritage that’s totally unique in Asia. “The French are always looking for culture in a country,” he said. “They love visiting old churches and going to markets to experience how life is in a particular place. If you travel so far, you need to find something different yet familiar. You don’t travel for 15 hours just to see a nice beach.”