Planning a trip? Those who love to travel know the essence of all travel is about you and your enjoyment. Travelers know that the destination is a major part in planning a trip, experiencing and delving deeper into unfamiliar places, people and culture is paramount.

Expand your horizons and set your sight to the Philippines, an off the beaten path travel site! An undiscovered paradise made of thousands of islands and white sand beaches all around! A tiny dot in the map of the world, and yet a haven for travelers, backpackers, retirees and even passersby.

It offers awesome tourist attractions, magnificent beaches, hot spring resorts, colorful festivals, hundreds of scenic spots and world-class hotels and facilities. Not to mention the tropical climate, the affordable prices as well as the friendly and hospitable, English-speaking people! You will be glad you came, and we’re sure, you WILL come back for more FUN in the Philippines!

INTERESTING DESTINATIONS

Camarines Norte is mostly off the traveler’s list mainly because of a scarcity in local tourism promotion. This means that it is not overrun by throngs of tourists. The visitor would be able to have a good feel of the local culture and its many beautiful places not commonly advertised. What it lacks in tourist numbers it makes up for with the numerous beautiful destinations for those with spirits that are hungry for adventure.

Bagasbas Beach

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Bagasbas Beach is the most popular beach resort in the province. Located in Barangay Daet, it is a 5- min ride from the town center of Daet. The beach has a long and wide expense of fine gray sand. The waves that roll-in from the Pacific Ocean make it a paradise for surfing beginners and professionals. Bagasbas Beach is considered as one of the most beautiful beaches in the country.

Mercedes Group of Islands

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The islands are about 30-45 minute motorboat ride from the Mercedes town proper. These islands all boast of prinstine white beaches, corrals, underwater scenery, rock formations and fish sanctuary. The place is ideal for island hopping, swimming, bird watching, boating, snorkeling, trekking, scuba diving, golf in Apuao Grande Resort, jet skiing, spear fishing and many other activities.

The Mercedes Group of Islands is composed of seven islands — Apuao Grande, Quinapaguian, Malasugui, Apuao Pequeña, Canton, Caringo, and Canimog — are scenic and excellent tropical destinations for your beach adventures. Please be aware that visiting all seven islands will definitely take more than a day.

St. Peter the Apostle Church

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The St. Peter the Apostle Church, also known as the Parroquia de San Pedro Apostol, is a Roman Catholic church located in the municipality of Vinzons in Camarines Norte, Philippines. It is the oldest church in Camarines Norte built by the Franciscan friars in 1611. Read More: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_Peter_the_Apostle_Church_(Vinzons)

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