Top Things to do in Camarines Sur Province
Top Restaurants in Camarines Sur Province
Top 10 Things to do in Camarines Sur Province, Luzon
Discover the best top things to do in Camarines Sur Province, Philippines including Matukad Island, Malabsay Falls, Basilica of Our Lady of Penafrancia, Mt Isarog National Park, St John The Evangelist Metropolitan Cathedral, Sonrisa Farm, Panicuason Hot Spring Resort, Porta Mariae, San Francisco Church, Plaza Quince Martires.
Restaurants in Camarines Sur Province
1. Matukad Island
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 186 reviews
Reviewed By ankurjain9 - Batangas City, Philippines
A beautiful beach, almost 35 minutes boat “Bangka” ride from the Tugawe cove resort where we stayed. And, 5 minutes boat ride from Lahos Island. A lush green small island with two white sand beaches. The sand is fine like powder. Very smooth. Not a good snorkelling point though, good for swimming. One can take very good photographs for remembrance. A must to see on Caramoan island hopping spree.
2. Malabsay Falls
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 43 reviews
Reviewed By Trendpunk - Dauin, Philippines
Really nice spot, it takes about 5-10 mins to hike from the entrance. Entry fee is 50php You can get a jeepnee from Centro (naga) almost the whole way for 30php, (may be 20 I forgot) then a motorbike rider will take you from where the jeepnee drops you to the entrance for 40-100 php.
3. Basilica of Our Lady of Penafrancia
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 156 reviews
Reviewed By chloe182
Very solemn place where you will find solace and peace. As a catholic, this is a must visit in Naga City.
4. Mt Isarog National Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 19 reviews
Reviewed By patrickhofstetter - Sablayan, Philippines
As many information in previous blogs and the latest lonely planet are outdated, I try to provide here up to date information from our recent hike. First things first: We enjoyed the strenuous hike to the summit a lot, including my 7 year old daughter. The different layers of different forests are just fantastic and the trail is really nice. Although there is theoretically tons of wildlife do not expect to see to much. The guides are not trained to spot and identify them. We saw many different butterflies, poop of wild cats, many beetles and caterpillars and a number of different birds (plus the songs of many more birds), leeches, mosquitos, ants...... Practicalities: - You are now allowed to hike the summit in just one day. However, 5 hours up and always 5 hours down will only attract the fittest. Also consider that you would be at the summit around noon when the summit is often covered in clouds. If you stay overnight you get clear sun sets and sunrises with great views of the crater, Mt Mayon and the surroundings. - You are supposed to pay a permit. You can get this permit well ahead of the hike at the city hall of Naga from the environmental and natural resource office. Or, just pay at the gate of the park. For foreigners this is 500 P per person and per day. - You also need to pre-arrange a guide. Just call the head of the 12 guides called Jeffrey (09460961961). He can assign you a guide even at short notice (we did it the evening before). The guide fee is 600 Pesos per day. - If you do the overnight at the summit and you have not your own equipment you need to ask the guide to provide tent and gas cooker, pots and plates and spoons (600 Pesos). Our guide also carried tent and cooker to the top, put up the tent and helped cooking. Two words of warning: They do not have real mattresses and the ferns they put under the tent do not really help. For Filipinos a tent for two is good enough for up to 5 persons. So we forced to sleep with two kids in this small tent, which was not what we planned for. So ask to get two tents if you are more than two persons (they own only two tents). And expect night temperatures around 16 degrees. So bring some warm clothes and/or sleeping bag. - You need also to bring food for two lunches, dinner and breakfast. There are many places where you can refill your bottles. - Slippers do not really work, so bring hiking shoes, sneakers or sandals with socks to protect from leaches. - If you do the two day hike it is OK to take the 7:00 Jeepney from Naga to Pancuasson at the Jeep Terminal close to the New York Bakery where you can also stock up on Bakery goods before you leave. Tell the driver that you want to hike Mt. Isarog an he will kick you out at the right junction. From there you can either hike to the park entrance (30 min, around 200m in elevation) or hope to find a motorbike taxi. For the one-day hike you should probably take a 4:30 or 5:00 Jeepney. - At the park entrance you join the guide, pay the fee and have a first possibility to fill your bottles. From here it is around 1500m up in elevation, all in the forest. -after your descend there is enough time to swim in the nearby waterfall or if you need more heat in the hot springs. -you are likely to face also an hour oh rain. So bring rain coat and backpack cover. The hike is structured in 5 camps. We recommend to sleep at the top in Camp 5 to enjoy sun set and sun rise. The trail is nice and demanding. Fallen trees are not removed. So you are supposed to climb and duck many times.
5. St John The Evangelist Metropolitan Cathedral
6. Sonrisa Farm
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3 reviews
A flourishing 3.5-hectre haven sprawled near the foot of Mt. Isarog, Sonrisa Farm is a lush slope of greeneries graced by beautiful sunrises to welcome everyone with a warm smile. It is home to a growing diversity of local vegetables, indigenous plants, high-value crops and livestock grown naturally and integrated to uphold sustainable farming and healthy living.
Reviewed By happybonzky - Naga, Philippines
Conveniently located close to Naga City, Sonrisa Farm is the go-to-place when you want to relax in a peaceful place and enjoy healthy, delicious all-natural food. Farm tours may be upgraded to include meals, but you have to book in advance. Visited this place a number of times yet it always leave me in awe. Always offering a new experience. Their butterfly house and animal area's great for weekend family bonding. Very accommodating staff and wonderful tour guides.
7. Panicuason Hot Spring Resort
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 109 reviews
Reviewed By mikeclearwatersg - Singapore, Singapore
Naga to Panicuason Day Trip — I went on a Thursday morning — If taking public transport, take the Panicuason jeep infront of Hong’s Entrrprises (right in the middle of city center; find in Google maps) — Jeep waiting time is at least 30 minutes; the jeepney needs to be full (of passengers) before it leaves the terminal — trip is approximately 45 minutes; one jeep has 26-30 passengers so be prepared to get squeezed; fare is P25 one way — tell the driver to drop you off at Panicuason hot spring; it’s beside the highway with a signage — pay P200 entry fee at resort entrance beside highway; it’s 1.3 km from the highway to main resort — if you feel the 5 minute motorbike trip at P40 one way is a rip off, be ready for a hike although most of it is downhill; from the resort going back to the highway, the hike therefore is more uphill and therefore more intense; not recommended for senior citizens and children — the hike is 15-20 minutes one way, not an hour. I know the timing better than the other reviewer as I actually hiked the entire route — if you’re paying just the entrance fee, you’ll have no table and chairs to dump your stuff at the resort. Keep your belongings safe by keeping an eye on them all the time. Bring them near the pools where you swim. — the shower and changing room is not convenient which near the entrance/ exits — bring slippers/ flip flops! I made a mistake of not bringing one. The pools to the shower/ changing rooms are not connected by smooth pavement so tough luck if you didn’t bring any as you need to step barefoot on the painful gravel — the warm/hot water pools is on the side of the mountains while the freezing cold water is on the other side — going back to the city means waiting for the jeep by the highway which take as long as 30 minutes Now to the things I like: — beautiful greenery and lush forest — well-maintained pools — clean and hygienic area — polite and attentive staff — affordable price for a real hot spring (not just warm water like in Los Baños) — visitors have mentioned water becomes dark from silt at the bottom being disturbed. Not the case now as when I visited, the floor pools are all cemented — highly recommend! You can soak in the pools and feel relaxed even if it’s noon. Just find the one with tree shade. Suggestions to improve: — I noticed the resort is beside a cliff so abseiling and rock climbing can be added as sports; I have a sports certificate for both and I know a nice, challenging cliff when I see one! — For management: for tourists who don’t bring slippers, please connect the main walkway to the shower/ changing rooms. Walking thru the pebbles is painful
