Caramoan

Region V · Camarines Sur

Caramoan in Camarines Sur is what El Nido looked like 15 years ago — dramatic limestone karst islands, hidden lagoons, white sand coves, and almost no one there. The UNESCO-protected coast was a Survivor filming location for several seasons. Island hopping by bangka costs P1,500–2,000 for a full day covering Hunongan Cove, Matukad Island, and Lahos Island. Getting here is the challenge (bus to Naga, jeepney to Sabang, 1.5-hour speedboat) but that same difficulty keeps the crowds away. Stay at le