Monday, November 16, 2009

Commuting Within Camarines Sur


Camarines Sur (CamSur) is known for its resorts and beaches and is becoming a popular tourist spot in the Philippines.

This guide assumes that you know how to commute to Camarines Sur. If you don't, check out our Guide to Commuting to Naga City.

Places to visit:

Atulayan Island, Sagñay

Atulayan Island
Atulayan Island, Sagñay

Reminders: drinking water not available. public restrooms available.

Route 1: Naga-Sagñay-Atulayan Island
  1. From Naga Airport, ride a tricycle to the Main Road.
  2. Ride a jeep to Sagñay.
  3. Ride a tricycle to Nato Beach.
  4. From Nato Beach, ride a boat to Atulayan Island. The ride takes around 30-45 minutes.
Route 2: Naga-Tigaon-Sagñay-Atulayan Island
  1. From Naga Airport, ride a tricycle to the Main Road.
  2. Ride a jeep or bus to Tiagon.
  3. From Tiagon, ride a tricycle to Nato Beach.
  4. From Nato Beach, ride a boat to Atulayan Island. The ride takes around 30-45 minutes.
Route 3: Legaspi-Anayan-Sagñay-Atulayan Island
  1. From Legaspi Airport, ride a tricycle to Naga Bs Terminal.
  2. Ride a bus to Manila or Naga and get off at Anayan, Pili.
  3. From Anayan, ride a jeep to Sagñay.
  4. Ride a tricycle to Nato Beach.
  5. From Nato Beach, ride a boat to Atulayan Island. The ride takes around 30-45 minutes.
Route 4: Legaspi-Anayan-Tiagon-Sagñay-Atulayan Island
  1. From Legaspi Airport, ride a tricycle to Naga Bs Terminal.
  2. Ride a bus to Manila or Naga and get off at Anayan, Pili.
  3. Ride a jeep or bus to Tiagon.
  4. From Tiagon, ride a tricycle to Nato Beach.
  5. From Nato Beach, ride a boat to Atulayan Island. The ride takes around 30-45 minutes.

Camarines Sur Watersports Complex (CWC)

Camarines Sur Watersports Complex
Camarines Sur Watersports Complex

Activities: Cable Car Ride, Wakeboarding, Skateboarding, Biking, Swimming

  1. From Naga Airport, ride a tricycle or jeep to Camarines Sur Watersports Complex.

Municipality of Caramoan

Caramoan Island
Caramoan Island

Activities: Island Hopping, Camping, Rock Climbing, Snorkling, Trekking, Spelunking, Kite Boarding, Kayaking

Route 1: Naga-Sabang/Talisay-Caramoan
  1. From Naga, ride a jeep or minivan at Naga Central Terminal to Sabang or Talisay Port.
  2. Take a motorboat from Sabang or Talisay Port to Caramoan Port.
  3. Ride a jeep from the Port to get to Caramoan Centro.
Route 2: Legaspi-Anyan-Sabang/Talisay-Caramoan
  1. From Legaspi, ride a bus or minivan to Anyan, Pili.
  2. Arrive at Anyan Jeep Terminal and ride a jeep to Sabang or Talisay Port.
  3. Take a motorboat from Sabang or Talisay Port to Caramoan Port.
  4. Ride a jeep from the Port to get to Caramoan Centro.

Iriga City

Iriga City
Iriga City

Places to visit: Emerald Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes, Ilian Hill, Calvario Hill, Kinuwartelan, St. Anthony de Pauda Parish, Inorogan Chapel

Getting Around: Tricycle, Pedicab, Walking

  1. From Naga, ride a bus or minivan to Iriga City. The ride takes around 45 minutes.

Mt. Asog (Mt. Iriga)

Mt. Asog
Mt. Asog (Mt. Iriga)

Places to see: Mt. Asog Peak, Lake Buhi, View of Mt. Isarog, Mt. Masaraga, and Mayon Volcano

  1. From Naga, ride a bus or minivan to Iriga City. The ride takes around 45 minutes.
  2. Ride a jeep to Buhi Municipal Hall.
  3. From there, ride a jeep or tricycle to the Mt. Asog jump off point.

Mt. Isarog National Park

Mt. Isarog
Mt. Isarog

Places to see: Mt. Isarog Peak (10-12 hour hike), Deer Farm, Malabsay Falls, World War II Tunnels, Butterfly Farm

Ticket Price: 5.00 php for Filipinos and 10.00 usd for foreigners.

  1. From Naga Airport, ride a jeep to the Naga City Market. The ride takes around 30 minutes.
  2. Ride a jeep to Barangay Panicuason / Carolina and get off at the Girl Scout of the Philippines office in Panicuason.
  3. Walk towards the Mt. Isarog National Park Office.

Municipality of Pasacao

Pacasao Resort
Pasacao Resort

Places to see: Resorts, about 12 kilometers worth.

  1. From Naga, ride a jeep, minivan, or bus to Pasacao / Balogo. The ride takes around 45 minutes.
  2. Get off at Pasacao and ride a tricycle to your destination.

Municipality of Tigaon

Tumaguiti Falls
Tumaguiti Falls

Places to see: Consocep Resort, Consocep Falls, Tumaguiti Falls, Mt. Isarog Jungle Park, Various Resorts

Route 1: Naga-Tigaon
  1. From Naga Airport, ride a tricycle to the Main Road.
  2. Ride a jeep or bus to Tiagon.
Route 2: Legaspi-Anayan-Tiagon
  1. From Legaspi Airport, ride a tricycle to Naga Bs Terminal.
  2. Ride a bus to Manila or Naga and get off at Anayan, Pili.
  3. Ride a jeep or bus to Tiagon.