Visiting the peninsular town of Caramoan, Camarines Sur, Philippines, must include the homage to the image of Our Lady of Peace for the Catholics. To the non-Catholics, it is still a must-visit place to test your agility, endurance, and spirit and to take the challenge of climbing the more or less 600 ladder steps to get to the chapel and viewing point.
The exhilarating ocean view and the islands on the eastern part reward you upon reaching the viewing point where the chapel of Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Mother of Peace is located. Coming to Barangay Tabgon from the town proper of Caramoan is an enjoyable ride as you pass by the green scenery of the forests, mountains covered by different species of perennial forest trees, and farmlands.
The road is concrete with a lighter volume of traffic. Still, the biggest challenge is climbing to the Grotto of Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Mother of Peace, where your stamina is tested as you climb the height that needs more or less 600 ladder steps to complete the challenge and conquer its peak.
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How to Get to the Place
If you are a solo traveler, hire a motorcycle service to bring you to Tabgon from the town proper of Caramoan.
For a group of up to four travelers, hire a tricycle service to take you to the place from the town proper of Caramoan.
The driver will bring you to the take-off point, and from there, you will start your climb challenge from the main road to the viewing point.
The location is along the main road to Caramoan, so easy, reachable, and accessible.
What to Expect
Just imagine the height of 600 ladder steps; it explains itself.
Shaded ladder steps path walks from the road to the top.
Be ready to hear different forest sounds, like wild birds and the loud hiss of hundreds of cicadas hissing altogether.
Fascinating sights to see as you climb to the top.
Activities You Can Do
Ladder steps climbing
Sightseeing
Birds watching under the forest woods
What to Bring
Drinking water should be with you on your climb
Light and finger food snacks
Towel to wipe the sweat flowing from your body on your climb
A camera is needed to capture the memory
Rental Price
Motorcycle with the driver P400 for half-day service
Tricycle with the driver – The author has no idea, but you can arrange with the drivers.
You can also discuss and arrange the price with them should you need them to bring you to other places of interest on the mainland.
You may contact this gentleman, the motorcycle driver I hired, if you need his assistance. I have briefed him about being a guide rather than just a driver and included the pricing for his service. He swore to me to take note of the information and advice I related and try to give the best service, including the basic information a guest needs.
Recommended Driver to Connect
Connect with MR. ROGER in his mobile number 09501488714
The alias knows him Bisaya because he is from Davao City, Philippines, but married to a lady from Caramoan.
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