A Guide to Camarines Sur, Philippines Getaway

Camarines Sur in the Philippines is becoming a leading tourist destination. You can see the Mount Mayon, explore Naga City and Albay, Swim with Whalesharks in Sorsogon, try the Bicolano cuisine, try wakeboarding in CWC and discover the unexplored natural beauty of Caramoan Gota Beach Resorts. You can also mingle with the friendly Bicolanos.

Mount Mayon

Mount Mayon is a volcano that is famous for its perfect cone shape. It's one of the top five tourist destinations in the Philippines. At the foot of Mount Mayon, you can see the Cagsawa Ruin. It's a Church buried in the ashes when the volcano erupted in 1814. You can also ride a bus going to the top of Mount Mayon where there is a rest house. Be sure to bring a camera.

Whale sharks in Sorsogon

You can swim with Butanding (Whalesharks) in Donsol, Sorsogon during December or during March or April. It's one of the must-do activities in Camarines Sur.
Caramoan Islands

Just recently a reality TV show featured the Caramoan Islands. It's like a hidden paradise of white sand beaches. It's not yet very popular amongst tourist, but now it's already commercially open. At a cheap price, you can avail of tour packages going to Caramoan and nearby places in Camarines Sur.
CWC Sports Complex

In Pili, Camarines Sur, you will find the Cam Sur Water Sports Complex. Tourists come here to try wakeboarding. International competitions for wakeboarding are also being held here from time to time.

There are so much more to see in Camarines Sur aside from the above mentioned. Try also the local dishes and explore Naga City and Albay.