PANIMAN, CARAMOAN, CAMARINES SUR, PHILIPPINES

Philippines - The captivating beach along its shoreline, the rhythmic and roaring sounds of the ocean's blue waters, and the lush green landscape of the mountain above make Paniman, Caramoan, and Camarines Sur unforgettable.

Suppose you're accustomed to elegant locations and wish to explore a new area where simplicity enhances its untouched and peaceful community. In that case, it's time for you to visit Paniman, Caramoan, Camarines Sur, Philippines.

Paniman is located just 6 kilometers from Caramoan's town center, taking about 12 minutes to reach. It is accessible by any vehicle except for tricycles. The roads are in excellent condition, and the surrounding lush forests make the journey a delightful nature experience.

Quick Facts

Name of the Place: Barangay Paniman

Caramoan, Camarines Sur, Philippines

Distance for the Town Proper: 6 kilometers

Attractions

1. Marble Rockwall Formations

2. Blue Ocean Water Beaches

3. Rockwall Bridge

4. Dense Forest Mountain

5. Scenic Winding Road

   
   

Activities You Can Do

1. Swimming

2. Sightseeing

3. Island Hopping

   
   

Facilities Available

1. Hotel/ Tourist Inn/Lodging House – Standard only

2. With stores nearby for basic needs

   
   

Accessibility

1. Powered with Electric Supply – 24 hours

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

3. 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 Paniman. If you are booked to any lodging accommodation in Paniman, tell them the facility's name; the riders will take you there.

2. The only public transportation that can take you to Paniman is a motorcycle. Because of the road portion where the vehicle needs to climb, the tricycle with the passengers cannot climb. You will travel the same route on your way back.

   
   

Island Hopping Arrangement

1. Paniman is one of the take-off points for island hopping, so no worries—boats are standing by for rent.

2. Discuss the itinerary with the operator and arrange the price.

Boat Rental Cost

For the island-hopping boat rental, the price for the whole day is P2500.00

• The boat's maximum Capacity is 12 passengers per the regulation by the Municipal Tourism Office.

• But, following the municipal tourism rules for safety, each ship is limited to 8 passengers, excluding the crew.

• For more than eight passengers, you need to rent two boats

• Passengers should all be provided with a life vest by the boat operators

  
  

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Paniman, Caramoan, Camarines Sur serves as the official accommodation for the contestants and crew of the reality TV show Survivor. Various countries that produce their own versions of Survivor have selected and filmed the show in this location, including Survivor Israel and French Survivor, among others. The first image shows the actual residence of the contestants and crew.

Recommendations To The Travelers

For solo travelers, here are my suggestions for things to do before traveling to Caramoan:

1. Scout a hotel, tourist inn, or any lodging facility that will cater to your needs according to what you intend to do during your stay in Caramoan.

2. If you want beachside accommodation, you need to verify with the hotel whether they are there.

3. Ask the hotel to recommend a boat to rent for your island hopping and a land transport service for your tour around the mainland of Caramoan.

4. Naga City is the take-off point to Caramoan, so ride the aircon van vehicles. Never try riding the ordinary bus; otherwise, be ready to suffer all the inconveniences to experience beyond your imagination. An aircon van will take you a 3-hour ride from Naga City, which is convenient and enjoyable. While ordinary will end up a 6-hour ride, like what I had experienced, it would make you never feel about returning to Caramoan.

5. The aircon vans to Caramoan are standing by at SM Naga City.

6. Tell the aircon van driver to drop you at the hotel you booked as a guest. They will take you there.

7. When arriving at the hotel in Caramoan, discuss your plans with the hotel staff. Ask them to recommend the people they know are safe and responsible to ride with.

8. Somehow, they can help you join another group staying in the same hotel; you can give your share for the rental if you want, saving you from spending the higher rental cost.

9. Anticipate that the accommodation rates in Caramoan make no difference and sometimes, to some extent, are higher than those in Manila (standard hotel). My rate comparison is based on the room size, facilities, and amenities. I booked a standard room in one of the tourist inns for P1500.00 per night plus taxes. But I was surprised because the room was almost half the size of a standard hotel in Manila I stay in whenever I travel to Manila and need accommodation at the same rate. A small room just enough to fit a single bed, a small bathroom, and without even a mirror and a shelf to put your stuff. Not all the hotels may be in the same terrible condition, but based on my experience in that hotel, I am noting this.

10. Some buses travel directly from Manila to Caramoan, but I don't recommend it. However, if you want to decide, you may inquire from them at the booking office in PITX, Pasay. Raymond Bus Company is the company that has a direct trip.

11. Buses from Naga to Caramoan are at the Naga City Bus Terminal.