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Province in Bicol, Philippines
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Camarines Sur, often shortened to CamSur, is the largest of the six provinces of Bicol Region and falls between the provinces of Camarines Norte in the north and Albay in the south. It is rich in nature, history, and culture, from the heritage churches of some small towns, to the smallest commercially-bred fish to the pink and black sand beaches of the Partido district.
By bus
Philtranco and DLTBCo. runs buses from their Manila terminals to Naga and several small towns throughout CamSur.
By car
The main highways to CamSur the Maharlika Highway (Route 1/Asian Highway 26), which traverses about 110 km from the boundary with Camarines Norte to Albay, and the Andaya Highway (Route 68), a 93 km…
By train
Train service from Manila has been suspended indefinitely (as of December 2017).
By car
The main highway through CamSur is the Maharlika Highway (Route 1/Asian Highway 26), which passes through Naga.
By jeepney
There are some jeepney services between cities and towns, with routes from Naga to Baao, Iriga, Goa, and Sabang port, and from Iriga to Balatan port via Nabua. Naga City has a local jeepney network.
By van
UV Express passenger vans connect Iriga, Sabang port, Nabua, Goa, and Lagonoy with Naga from the Eastbound Van Terminal.
By train
Philippine National Railways (PNR) operates the Bicol Commuter train service emanating from Naga, with one daily service to Legazpi (with stops at Pili and Iriga) and two to Sipocot (stopping at…
On foot
Naga City can be easily explored by foot, especially at the downtown, but tricycles and jeepneys are also available. The same can be said on most municipalities.
By tricycles
Tricycles and pedicabs (trisikad or padyak, bicycle rickshaws) are widely available within cities or town centers.
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Center of the Rinconada District
Historically named Nueva Cáceres after the city in Spain, it is the largest city, and the province's center of trade and education.
Baao is a municipality in Rinconada District of Camarines Sur.
home of the largest lake in Bicol.
the home of smallest edible fish in the world.
With fishing grounds and the vast agricultural area
A beach town known for its pink and black sand beaches.
the educational center of Partido as it hosts the main campus of Partido State University.
the most populous municipality in Camarines Sur and the largest in terms of land area.
A former historical city in the south with many museums and churches.
Pamplona is a municipality in Camarines Sur.
the Summer Capital of Camarines Sur
The provincial capital since the 1950s, it houses CamSur's only airport, and is known for its nuts and nature.
the town in Partido District that borders Albay and has an island called Atulayan.
San Jose is a rural municipality of 40,000 in the province of Camarines Sur in the Philippines
Sipocot is a municipality of Camarines Sur. It is one of the most populous municipalities in the province and plays a significant role in the socio-economic development of northern Camarines Sur.
Tigaon is a semi urban-rural municipality of 61,000 in the Partido district of Camarines Sur. It is a rural area, with a compact town, and is known for Mount Isarog.
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