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
| Caramoan National Park | |
|---|---|
| Location | Camarines Sur, Bicol, Philippines |
| Coordinates | 13°48′00″N 123°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.
See also
References
- ↑ "Caramoan peninsula". BirdLife International. Retrieved December 31, 2012.
- ↑ "Caramoan National Park". protectedplanet.net.
- ↑ "Proclamation No. 291, s. 1938". Official Gazette of the Republic of the Philppines. Retrieved December 31, 2012.
Coordinates: 13°47′N 123°45′E / 13.783°N 123.750°E
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