Caramoan National Park

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The Caramoan National Park is a 347-hectare (860-acre) national park and protected area in Camarines Sur, Philippines. It was established in 1938.[2] 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 municipality of Caramoan, and local people have established trails in the park for visitors.

Coordinates13.800°N 123.882°E / 13.800; 123.882[1]
Area347 ha (860 acres)
EstablishedJuly 20, 1938
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Caramoan National Park
Pitogo Island off Caramoan Peninsula
Interactive map of Caramoan National Park
LocationCamarines Sur, Bicol Region, Philippines
Coordinates13.800°N 123.882°E / 13.800; 123.882[1]
Area347 ha (860 acres)
EstablishedJuly 20, 1938
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Geography

Caramoan Peninsula seen from space

The national park is located in the Caramoan Peninsula, a hilly peninsula in north-east Camarines Sur, Bicol Region, Philippines with deep gorges and a rough, rocky terrain. It is also an Important Bird Area with habitat for the green racket-tail (Prioniturus luconensis).[3]

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