Mt. Ampacao

The beach is widely known as Calaguas Island, but it is actually called 'Mahabang Buhangin' or 'Long stretch of sand' for the locals. The shoreline is 1.2 kilometers long, and is probably the longest of all the islands in Calaguas.   

We went there in February and April of 2014 and noticed that there were already some cottages and a diving center being built to attract more tourists.

We're hoping that it won't get overly developed, like Boracay, and just maintain its raw and charming beauty. 

It is best to go there during summer to avoid the harsh sea waves, but not the peak season, like during the holy week or holidays, to escape from the crowd.

GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION

Country: Philippines

Region: Bicol (Region V)

Province: Camarines Norte

MAJOR JUMP OFF

There are two major jump-offs - from Paracale or Vinzons Port. Travel time from Vinzons takes more time though. From Paracale, it only takes about 2 hours unlike the latter which usually takes 3 to 4 hours.

HOW TO GET THERE

By Land

From Manila, take a bus bound to Daet. You can take the DLTB or Superlines bus. They have bus terminals in Pasay and Cubao. Travel time is around 7 to 8 hours.

Superlines also has a direct route to Paracale. You can take the trip in the morning or the one at night. We suggest taking the night trip to avoid the heavy traffic and to arrive in the morning, just in time to start your itinerary.

By Air

Take a flight going to Naga City in Camarines Sur. Air travel takes around an hour. Then, go to the van terminal in front of SM Naga and take the van bound to Daet. Travel time from Naga to Daet is only around 2 hours.

From Daet, just ask a tricycle driver to take you to the van terminal. From there, you can choose to get either one that goes to Paracale or to Vinzons. The trip only takes about 45 minutes to an hour.

BACKPACKER'S PARADIGM

Mt. Tapulao

The beach is widely known as Calaguas Island, but it is actually called 'Mahabang Buhangin' or 'Long stretch of sand' for the locals. The shoreline is 1.2 kilometers long, and is probably the longest of all the islands in Calaguas.   

We went there in February and April of 2014 and noticed that there were already some cottages and a diving center being built to attract more tourists.

We're hoping that it won't get overly developed, like Boracay, and just maintain its raw and charming beauty. 

It is best to go there during summer to avoid the harsh sea waves, but not the peak season, like during the holy week or holidays, to escape from the crowd.

GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION

Country: Philippines

Region: Bicol (Region V)

Province: Camarines Norte

MAJOR JUMP OFF

There are two major jump-offs - from Paracale or Vinzons Port. Travel time from Vinzons takes more time though. From Paracale, it only takes about 2 hours unlike the latter which usually takes 3 to 4 hours.

HOW TO GET THERE

By Land

From Manila, take a bus bound to Daet. You can take the DLTB or Superlines bus. They have bus terminals in Pasay and Cubao. Travel time is around 7 to 8 hours.

Superlines also has a direct route to Paracale. You can take the trip in the morning or the one at night. We suggest taking the night trip to avoid the heavy traffic and to arrive in the morning, just in time to start your itinerary.

By Air

Take a flight going to Naga City in Camarines Sur. Air travel takes around an hour. Then, go to the van terminal in front of SM Naga and take the van bound to Daet. Travel time from Naga to Daet is only around 2 hours.

From Daet, just ask a tricycle driver to take you to the van terminal. From there, you can choose to get either one that goes to Paracale or to Vinzons. The trip only takes about 45 minutes to an hour.

BACKPACKER'S PARADIGM

Mt. Balingkilat

The beach is widely known as Calaguas Island, but it is actually called 'Mahabang Buhangin' or 'Long stretch of sand' for the locals. The shoreline is 1.2 kilometers long, and is probably the longest of all the islands in Calaguas.   

We went there in February and April of 2014 and noticed that there were already some cottages and a diving center being built to attract more tourists.

We're hoping that it won't get overly developed, like Boracay, and just maintain its raw and charming beauty. 

It is best to go there during summer to avoid the harsh sea waves, but not the peak season, like during the holy week or holidays, to escape from the crowd.

GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION

Country: Philippines

Region: Bicol (Region V)

Province: Camarines Norte

MAJOR JUMP OFF

There are two major jump-offs - from Paracale or Vinzons Port. Travel time from Vinzons takes more time though. From Paracale, it only takes about 2 hours unlike the latter which usually takes 3 to 4 hours.

HOW TO GET THERE

By Land

From Manila, take a bus bound to Daet. You can take the DLTB or Superlines bus. They have bus terminals in Pasay and Cubao. Travel time is around 7 to 8 hours.

Superlines also has a direct route to Paracale. You can take the trip in the morning or the one at night. We suggest taking the night trip to avoid the heavy traffic and to arrive in the morning, just in time to start your itinerary.

By Air

Take a flight going to Naga City in Camarines Sur. Air travel takes around an hour. Then, go to the van terminal in front of SM Naga and take the van bound to Daet. Travel time from Naga to Daet is only around 2 hours.

From Daet, just ask a tricycle driver to take you to the van terminal. From there, you can choose to get either one that goes to Paracale or to Vinzons. The trip only takes about 45 minutes to an hour.

BACKPACKER'S PARADIGM

Mt. APo

The beach is widely known as Calaguas Island, but it is actually called 'Mahabang Buhangin' or 'Long stretch of sand' for the locals. The shoreline is 1.2 kilometers long, and is probably the longest of all the islands in Calaguas.   

We went there in February and April of 2014 and noticed that there were already some cottages and a diving center being built to attract more tourists.

We're hoping that it won't get overly developed, like Boracay, and just maintain its raw and charming beauty. 

It is best to go there during summer to avoid the harsh sea waves, but not the peak season, like during the holy week or holidays, to escape from the crowd.

GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION

Country: Philippines

Region: Bicol (Region V)

Province: Camarines Norte

MAJOR JUMP OFF

There are two major jump-offs - from Paracale or Vinzons Port. Travel time from Vinzons takes more time though. From Paracale, it only takes about 2 hours unlike the latter which usually takes 3 to 4 hours.

HOW TO GET THERE

By Land

From Manila, take a bus bound to Daet. You can take the DLTB or Superlines bus. They have bus terminals in Pasay and Cubao. Travel time is around 7 to 8 hours.

Superlines also has a direct route to Paracale. You can take the trip in the morning or the one at night. We suggest taking the night trip to avoid the heavy traffic and to arrive in the morning, just in time to start your itinerary.

By Air

Take a flight going to Naga City in Camarines Sur. Air travel takes around an hour. Then, go to the van terminal in front of SM Naga and take the van bound to Daet. Travel time from Naga to Daet is only around 2 hours.

From Daet, just ask a tricycle driver to take you to the van terminal. From there, you can choose to get either one that goes to Paracale or to Vinzons. The trip only takes about 45 minutes to an hour.

BACKPACKER'S PARADIGM

Mt. Ugo

The beach is widely known as Calaguas Island, but it is actually called 'Mahabang Buhangin' or 'Long stretch of sand' for the locals. The shoreline is 1.2 kilometers long, and is probably the longest of all the islands in Calaguas.   

We went there in February and April of 2014 and noticed that there were already some cottages and a diving center being built to attract more tourists.

We're hoping that it won't get overly developed, like Boracay, and just maintain its raw and charming beauty. 

It is best to go there during summer to avoid the harsh sea waves, but not the peak season, like during the holy week or holidays, to escape from the crowd.

GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION

Country: Philippines

Region: Bicol (Region V)

Province: Camarines Norte

MAJOR JUMP OFF

There are two major jump-offs - from Paracale or Vinzons Port. Travel time from Vinzons takes more time though. From Paracale, it only takes about 2 hours unlike the latter which usually takes 3 to 4 hours.

HOW TO GET THERE

By Land

From Manila, take a bus bound to Daet. You can take the DLTB or Superlines bus. They have bus terminals in Pasay and Cubao. Travel time is around 7 to 8 hours.

Superlines also has a direct route to Paracale. You can take the trip in the morning or the one at night. We suggest taking the night trip to avoid the heavy traffic and to arrive in the morning, just in time to start your itinerary.

By Air

Take a flight going to Naga City in Camarines Sur. Air travel takes around an hour. Then, go to the van terminal in front of SM Naga and take the van bound to Daet. Travel time from Naga to Daet is only around 2 hours.

From Daet, just ask a tricycle driver to take you to the van terminal. From there, you can choose to get either one that goes to Paracale or to Vinzons. The trip only takes about 45 minutes to an hour.

BACKPACKER'S PARADIGM