Camarines Sur Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in May)

Vivid Villa Caceres Hotel Experience

Known to be one the famous hotels in Naga for over 25 years, we stayed in Villa Caceres Hotel Ambiance/Facilities - Overall, the vibes were cozy and antique. If I can compare it to a hotel in Manila, this hotel best compared to the Manila Hotel Highlights - there is an in-house spa, swimming pool, and gym that you can try Avg. Price per Person - Php 5,400 per night for 2 persons Rating - 9.5/10 #mytripvlog #urbanexplorer

Samgyupsal in Magsaysay Avenue Naga City

Korean food are now on the street in our City. This is just only one of the restaurants in this street . But there's only one who will stand out. That is 📍CJZAVE BBQ and Grill Korean style. Magsaysay Ave. Naga City. Cross the road from Villa Caceres hotel and just walk for few meters. The place itself is small area compared to the others its because it has aircondition and exhaust fan when grilling. I find very comfortable staying inside which is kinda cool. This is very ideal only for 2-5 person per table. They offer unlimited meat including Beef, Pork, chicken, Seafood like shrimp and squids. Fruits like water melon, banana, they also have different side dishes like pickled carrots, cucumbers ,kimchi and the sweet potatoes with sesame seeds is very yummy. For only 349 pesos per head. I highly recommend this place , they have good marination and different sauces like creamy cheesy ,oyster and etc. The price is unlimited but they have rules NO LEFTOVER. Get only what you can eat. 100g is 100 pesos when there's so much left over food. Let's not waste food. Enjoy and eat well! #food #foodie #koreanstyle #samgyupsal #filipinokorean #bbq

Stress free and live to the fullest!

Anne's Pad Bar at Villa Caceres hotel it's perfect for your family, while children are having fun and enjoying swimming. 📍VILLA CACERES HOTEL Magsaysay Avenue, Naga City Camarines Sur, Philippines 4400. Phone: +6354 473 6530 to 33. Mobile: +63917 551 2285 Please call and check the availability at the hotel for your convenient. #celebratewithtrip

Children's Pool in NAGA CITY!

Address -Villw Caceres Hotel, Magsaysay Ave. Naga City They have Children's pool, main pool, Jacuzzi, Gym. I find it safe for the children compared to other pools that we went before. Because you can keep your eyes on the children easily and it was not too deep just incase they accidentally jump.They also have a buffett in the restuarant that serve breakfast, lunch and dinner. Or you can simply order on their menu and serve on the pool area they have affordable food that's good for sharing . Adult day rate for using the pool is Php.400 and Php. 500 for the night swimming. Children's rate are half price of the adult rate. But if you check in the hotel you can avail free using the pool. Just ask the front desk . ❤#staycation #summer

Beautiful Visit in the Basilica Penafrancia

Ambiance/Facilities - Antique ambiance. Once you step in, you would notice the historical marker place to signify it’s great staple in the city of Naga Highlights - You would see numerous mesmerizing paintings inside the church. The solemn ambiance would you want to stay and share prayers. Parking is easily available on site Avg. Price per Person - Free admission Rating - 10/10 #tripblazers

MOTHER'S LOVE !

Holy week is coming for most of the Filipino who are Roman Catholic . Visiting church is essential and the Basilica of Lady of Peñafrancia is one of them." INA " means Mother in native dialect. This church has a beautiful glass artwork . Which is also close to different local restaurants , fast food chains and fancy restaurants just 5 minutes from the church. Magsaysay Ave. is one of the busiest roads when crossing going to this church but it always worthy to stopover. #bicol #philippines #ladyofpeñafrancia

INA’s HAVEN

The Peñafrancia Minor Basilica, commonly known as the Minor Basilica of Our Lady of Peafrancia (Spanish: Baslica Menor de Peafrancia), is a Roman Catholic minor basilica in Naga City, Bicol Region, Philippines. It is one of Asia's most important Marian pilgrimage sites. This sanctuary houses the icon of Our Lady of Peafrancia, the Patroness of Bicol. The church was built in 1976 in response to the growing number of worshippers arriving to Naga City. After substantial delay owing to funding, it was completed five years later. After Leonardo Legazpi, the third Archbishop of Caceres, made a request to Rome in 1985, it was elevated to the status of Basilica Minore. The basilica appears to be brand new, just like the year it was constructed. The garden surrounding it was as lush as it could be, and the church's walls were spotless. The church's construction is modest and clean-cut, with only trims and windows piercing its walls as embellishments. The stained glass windows of this church, on the other hand, are anything from ordinary; vast and epic are the terms that come to mind as I stand in awe of them. Three large stained windows can be found in the basilica: one in the front and two more in the north and south transepts. The vibrant panes depict the Peafrancia Fluvial Festival, in which the people transport the Virgin Mary from one church to the next. #nagacity #travelphilippines #europeanarchitecture#bestislandtraveltowns#culturalattractions

Visiting INA on Palm Sunday

The Basilica Minore of Our Lady of #Peñafrancia is usually busy on Sundays - more especially so on Palm Sunday. It is nice to see what a proper church scene used to be, now that most of us are stucked in highly irbanized areas, where Churches are no longer the community's centerpiece. Good to see the #BallonMan maming good business.

Come on, Let’s go to Caramoan!!!

I'd like to share our trip to Caramoan island!! I couldn't believe another adventure is off on our list. At first we were hesitant to visit the island knowing we have to take a looong trip of 15-hour travel (both by land & by sea). Quite a hassle? Yes, definitely cz we always hop into an island with just our backpacks on without any reservation or contact. Also I was afraid expectations would turn out to be, just expectations when we get to see the place. We took the risk and nah! Beauty is indeed an understatement. It's a magical place! Everything is clearly untouched. No wonder why it was chosen to be a venue for survivor. A region of just purely islands which you can completely finish in 3 consecutive days. Unfortunately, we were not able to see all but majority of the islands we hve vsited are just astonishing! Startlingly impressive! How can a sand bar turn out to be a pool with floating cottages which you can just pull over beside you wherever you go? Or a beach between two gigantic rocks that disappear during high tide? Wouldn't you get amazed swimming in a 100ft deep ocean with crystal clear water and still able to see what lies beyond its depth? Scary but exciting though. And my favorite part is when I stood on a mini sand bar and 5 meters next to it is the Pacific Ocean 🤗 A sand bar in an open sea?! I could have died! Haha! It was a hell of adventure! My heart is once again full. We have another great story to tell 😊 P.S. Everytime we go on a vacation, we usually don't cut down our budget in order to achieve a low cost type of travel. We allocate our funds more on food for our own convenience. It defeats the purpose of having a chance to wander through the place and experience its specialties if ever we jump into a defense budgeting. So below is our detailed itinerary and budget break down: 🌊 DIY Travel to Caramoan Bicol 3D2N ▶DLTB Bus Cubao to Naga: P650 each one way ⏺Travel time: 8pm to 6am ▶From Naga Port to south terminal: P8 each tricycle ⏺Travel time: 5 mins (you can just walk) approx 2kms ▶From South terminal Port going to Sabang Port. 100 each person (van maximum 12 persons) ⏺Travel time: 1 hr and 30 mins to 2hrs ▶From Sabang Port to Guihalo port: (boats are scheduled 8 to 11 am 1 hour interval) P130 per person ⏺Travel time: 9am to 11am (2hours) ▶Guihalo Port to resort: P300 per trycicle rental (fixed price) ⏺Travel time: 15 mins. 🏩 Hotel accommodation: P1500 per night with breakfasts for 2 (2 days in West Peninsula Villas) ⛵ Boat Packages: Small trip P1500 per boat half day Long trip 2000 per boat whole day (unlimited islands) *I recommend both for island hopping. You have to get to see all islands. Manlawi and Matukad are two of my favorites 😍 🍛 Budget for food per person: P2000 each Expenses ran about 7k each person (x2) = P14,000 #themepark #beachlife #staycation #campingglamping #awesomepic

PARADISE IN BICOL

Afternoon trip in Sabitang Laya. Sabitang Laya in Lucsuhin group of Island is a triangular island bounded by a long fine white shoreline. The long stretch of the beach can reach up to 2 kilometers if combined. Like the other island, it is ideal for swimmers, beach combers and snorkelers. It is also has tall and large cliffs perfect for rock climbing and repelling adventures. It was claimed to be the “Survivors” favorite shooting location among the other islands of Caramoan. #nationalpark#summervacation#beachvacation#hikingtrails#hotelstay#urbanexplorer

LOST IN PARADISE

Island hopping at Cotivas Island. Experience the feeling of being lost in a paradise. Cotivas Island is like a dessert of fine white sandbars during low tides. It is as if you’re in a paradise of endless skies, with a backdrop of a green tropical island and clear ocean waters gently rushing to your feet. Indeed a perfect place for day dreaming and relaxation. Cotivas Island, like many other islands off the coast of Camarines Sur's Caramoan Peninsula, is uninhabited, creating a deserted tropical paradise ambiance. It's no surprise that it was used as a filming location for Survivor: Philippines and Survivor: Caramoan (Fans vs Favorites). Between the larger islands of Lahuy and Basot is Cotivas. Tourists frequently visit the island for lunch. Small huts now appear, providing a resting place for beach bums who want to spend the day frolicking in the blue waters like a castaway. #seasidephotoguide#bestislandtraveltowns#summervacation#beachvacation#hikingtrails

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Burias Islands

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Kalasan Ramen

Local dish Kalasan made into a.Japanese Ramen. It is delicious but don't eat it in a cold room as fat will harden and its not nice to eat.

NAGA AIRPORT in Camarines Sur

A glimpse of Naga Airport and the beauty of our province. Naga City Airport (WNP); Address:Naga Airport Rd, Pili, Camarines Sur. This small airport is the only airport in our province. But it's the fastest way to get here that will take you for only 45 mins. or vice versa. Bus from Manila travelling time is 10 hours . Please visit their website to see the schedule and updates for more details on your prefer airline and traveling time. Don't forget to add to your list our beautiful place and visit our province!❤ #local #camarinessur #airport #nagaairport