HANOPOL LAKE, CARAMOAN, CAMARINES SUR, PHILIPPINES

Hanopol Lake, Caramoan, Camarines Sur, Philippines

Caramoan, Camarines Sur, Philippines—Hanopol Lake is a lakeside forest in the Caramoan mountains. It provides a fresh and peaceful calm that allows visitors to experience the tranquil essence of nature.

Caramoan, Camarines Sur, Philippines, has more than just islands, pristine beaches, and stunning rock formations; it also offers opportunities for nature experiences, exploration, and mountain hiking.

During your trip to Caramoan, if you've already explored the islands and aren't planning on the usual beach swimming, consider heading to the higher areas of the town. There, you can experience the essence of the mountain slopes, relax in the forest's shade, listen to the rustling leaves in the gentle breeze and the sounds of nature, stepping back from the modern world.

Reflect on a period when simplicity was at the core of every heart and community life. Without mobile phones, the internet, or sophisticated gadgets, people lead modest, peaceful, contented, and joyful lives.

Spending time away from the city's hustle and bustle at Hanopol Lake/Dam can broaden and enhance one's perspective on happiness.

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A man rowing his boat to his farm on the other side of the lake.

Quick Facts

Name of the Place: Hanopol Dam

Caramoan, Camarines Sur, Philippines

Distance for the Town Proper: 6 kilometers (approx.)

Attractions

1. Crystal-clear fresh lake water

2. Mountain and forest green scenery

3. Unique sights of the mountains and forests

Activities You Can Do

1. Swimming

2. Sightseeing

3. Boating

4. Picnic

Facilities Available

1. No concrete structure support facilities

2. No nearby store to buy something to eat and drink

Accessibility

1. Mobile phone and internet signals are available but with low to no signal spots.

2. Reachable and accessible by any vehicle

How To Get Here:

1. From the town proper, ride with the motor riders for hire. Tell them to bring you Hanopol Dam.

2. The only available public transportation that can bring you here is a motorcycle, the same way on your way back.

3. So, if you intend to stay longer the whole day, tell the driver/rider when to fetch you back.

4. If you only intend to do short sightseeing, arrange for the rider/driver to wait. Otherwise, you will have to walk more or less 2 kilometers up to the barangay proper of Hanopol from the Dam to find a tricycle or motorcycle to ride back to the town proper.