Canton Island
Mercedes, Camarines Norte
Canton Island is part of the Mercedes Group of islands in Camarines Norte. It is a 65-minute sea travel north of Mercedes town, it's an exhilarating wonder for spelunking enthusiasts.
You may take leisurely strolls or bike rides to the Canton Island. Canton Island, a mysterious rocky island that is locally known for its underwater cave that can only be seen during low tide.
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Beaches To Visit In Bicol Instead Of Boracay This 2016
The scorching summer heat has officially arrived in the Philippines, making it an ideal time to start planning those beach trips. But instead of booking the usual Boracay trip for your dose of vitamin sea, why not check out the less-trodden, but equally spectacular beaches in Bicol?
Aside from its picturesque scenery and pristine waters, beaches also offer several health benefits. Many studies have shown how a visit to the beach can improve our mental and physical well-being. Plus it's an ideal time to soak up on Vitamin D. Responsibly, of course!
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Travel To Mercedes Camarines Norte
Mercedes, Camarines Norte - Known as "The Belle of the Pacific", is a 2nd class municipality that lies along the eastern part of the province with its northern part facing the Pacific Ocean and located at the mouth of San Miguel Bay. Though this lady's name may sound Hispanic, she has a true Filipina feature. Mercedes has a shy but beautiful physique both in form and in substance. Talk about Boracay as the party person or perhaps Caramoan as the ultimate survivor castaway or El Nido and Coron in Palawan as the super model of marine life, Mercedes on the other hand has her own charm, she's quie ...
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Travel Guide Mercedes Camarines Norte
Unlike popular destinations in the country that dazzle you immediately with their obvious beauty and vibrant energy, the town of Mercedes in Camarines Norte is one of those quiet beauties that often gets overlooked. But when you dig deeper, you'll find that she has so much substance. Mercedes has a serene and quiet charm that just grows on you. The longer you stay, the more you'll realize just why the town is called "The Belle of the Pacific."
Thanks to an invitation to join the #TakeMetoMercedes Media Familiarization tour along with Bicol and Manila-based travel bloggers and the crew of AB ... -
Magic of Mercedes 7 island paradise
Magical may not be the right word to describe the seven wonders surrounded by white sand scattered just off the coast of Mercedes town in Camarines Norte, but it sure comes close to it.
Located at the east of Camarines Norte, the Mercedes Group of Islands is a wonderland of white sand with a surprising abundance of pine trees and protected fish and coral sanctuaries, just a one-hour boat ride away from the mainland.
It is now being touted by locals and its municipal government as the next big attraction in Northern Bicol, Coleen Ibasco, Mercedes Tourism Officer, said.
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The Lovely Haven of Mercedes
Mercedes is a world class tourism hub and a key player for the production of renewable energy in Camarines Norte, and the center of excellence for fisheries in Bicol Region, where God-loving, empowered and healthy citizenry are living in a preserved and protected natural environment, with well-planned and functional infrastructure and a vibrant economy under a dynamic and transparent leadership where everyone adheres to the principles of sustainable development.
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Feature Camarines Norte is full of surprises
Come to Bicol this summer and be mesmerized by the region's boundless wonders starting from its northern gateway, Camarines Norte, the province that is full of surprises.
The topography of the province is generally mountainous and its verdant forests conceal natural wonders like exciting waterfalls, an intimidating cave, an amazingly clean river and a rare soda spring, among other marvelous places that the rest of the region do not have.
The other side of the province is a coastal territory bounded by Basiad Bay on the west, the Pacific Ocean on the north and the San Miguel Bay on the ea ...