Calaguas

Calaguas, the perfect beach paradise, is an island at Camarines Norte that raises the level of what white sand beaches really are. Blessed with a cove-like landscape, a wide area of white sandy beach, and a shallow shoreline gives way to surreal backdrops and crazy underderwater selfies! It’s light blue waters and white seabed creates the perfect opportunity to capture those mind-boggling shots underneath.

Aside from its beautiful beach, Calaguas presents a pretty lazy atmosphere and provide a hefty dose of relaxation. Time is pretty slow here, so why not bring those volleyballs and frisbies along the way to kill it. Oh did I mention that the sunsets and the starry nightsky at Calaguas will feed your eyes with amazement? Rediscover more of the Philippines’ best beaches here at Calaguas.

HOW TO GET THERE

Public Transport (Option 1)

From Manila, ride buses going to Paracale Camarines Norte – Superlines Bus Terminal at Cubao
At the Paracale Terminal, ride a tricycle going to Paracale fish port.
Rent a boat to Calaguas Island

Public Transport (Option 2)

From Manila, ride buses going to Daet Camarines Norte – Superlines Bus Terminal at Cubao
Alight at Talobatib junction. Bus drivers already know this.
At Talobatib, take a tricycle going to Paracale fish port.

Public Transport (Option 3)

From Manila, ride buses going to Daet Camarines Norte – Superlines Bus Terminal at Cubao
At Daet Terminal, catch a jeepney going to Vinzons and get off at the Pandawan fish port
Rent a boat to Calaguas Island
- There is also a public boat going to Calaguas but you would travel from Pandawan to Banocboc via boat (120php) first, though my suggestion, leave it for the locals. You’re a tourist anyway so rent a boat and give to them as part of your contribution. Don’t take away local rides just for your visits 🙂

via Air

Take a plane ride from Manila to Naga Airport
At Naga airport, take a tricycle to Naga Terminal
Ride buses going to Daet, then follow Options 2 or 3 above.

Private Transport

From Manila,travel south via SLEX and exit at Sto. Tomas.
Continue following the municipalities of Tiaong, Candelaria, Lucena, Plaridel, and Gumaca
Follow the road northeast of Gumaca and stay left
You will soon reach Talobatib junction, here take a left entering the barangay of Paracale
Turn right on the first fork (if confused ask the locals you’re nearly there)
Upon reaching Paracale, you could park your car here.
Rent a boat to Calaguas

THE BUDGET

Budget will only include those that we have tried and those that I asked around the locals as well.

Transport
- Manila to Paracale (Superlines Bus): 515php ea
- Paracale to Fish port (trike): 50php up to 4 pax
- Paracale port to Calaguas (boat): 3000php up to 6 pax
Accommodations
- Waling-Waling Resort (my recommendation for those who have a little extra): 3D2N Full board (extremely unique delicious dishes) with quality service: approximately 11000php for 2 pax
  - walingecovillage@gmail.com
  - Danica – 09109080992 / 09065262675
  - https://www.facebook.com/walingwaling.ecovillage/
  - 0915-1000000 / 0912-6000000
- If you don’t want to stay on hotels then, pitching of tent: 100php
- If you don’t have a tent then rental would be: 350php up to 4 pax
- If you’re just here for a day, rent a cottage: 500php up to 8pax
Island Hopping
- Well, the island itself is already great but if you want a little change of scenery for awhile island hopping would be around 800-1000php depending on the islands you would like to visit and if you want it whole day or half day. This is pretty much negotiable as long as don’t take too much away from the locals.
Hiking at Calaguas
- Entrance Fee: 20php (open lot entrance)
- Entrance Fee: 20php (summit entrance)

EXPLORING CALAGUAS

One of the best beaches I’ve been in the Philippines, and I could tell you guys that the long bus rides would be worth it. Disclaimer: Picture overload! I hate choosing pictures for blogs if you have like a thousand of beautiful shots. Lol. I think I gave too much details already, its up to you to fill your adventure bucket and rediscover more of Calaguas!