Pacific Coasts, Islands, and Paradises—When traveling to the peninsular town of Caramoan in Camarines Sur, Philippines, Catholics are encouraged to honor the image of Our Lady of Peace. Even for those not Catholic, it is still an essential destination to test your agility, endurance, and spirit by climbing around 600 steps to access the chapel and the viewing point.
Upon arriving at the viewing point where the chapel of Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Mother of Peace is situated, you are greeted with the breathtaking ocean view and the islands to the east. The journey to Barangay Tabgon from Caramoan's town center is delightful, offering sights of lush forest landscapes, mountains adorned with various species of perennial forest trees, and expansive farmlands.
The road is concrete and experiences lighter traffic. However, the main challenge lies in ascending to the Grotto of Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary, Mother of Peace. This ascent tests your endurance as you tackle approximately 600 steps to reach the summit and complete the challenge.
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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 can contact this gentleman, the motorcycle driver I hired if you require assistance. I have instructed him to act as a guide in addition to being a driver and have included the pricing for his service. He promised to remember the information and advice I provided and to strive to offer the best service, including essential information a guest might need.
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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