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 | |
|---|---|
 Pitogo Island off Caramoan Peninsula | |
| Location | Camarines Sur, Bicol, Philippines |
| Coordinates | 13°48′00″N123°52′55″E / 13.800°N 123.882°E [2] |
| Area | 347 ha (860 acres) |
| Established | 1938 |
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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Coordinates: 13°47′N123°45′E / 13.783°N 123.750°E
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