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Pasacao Beach in Camarines Sur
A. Natural Features
Camarines Sur has become of the top tourist destinations in the Philippines in the past several years. But I guess it’s not unexpected because this province offers excellent tourist attractions like the Pasacao Beach. It is a very popular beach to the landlocked residents of Naga City located in the town of Pasacao This wide stretch of sandy beach has lured visitors with its resorts, fresh ocean breeze and sapphire waters. Traveling to this beautiful beach will also bring visitors close to the other attractions in the province such as the Mt. Isarog National Park and the famous Lake Buhi.
B. Historical and Cultural Features
Pasacao was the slumbering "visita" and served as the only existing port of the Bicol Region. The Spaniards who set foot in Bicol late in 16th century noted the importance of the visita in their exploration. Pasacao's strategic location along the rugged coast of the vast expanse of the Ragay Gulf in the east made it very important to the economic and social life of the people of the region. Other important historical events that unfolded the Pasacao still left them landmark. The Pasacao Pier was the dockyard of the Japanese ships when it was bombed. Until now some of the Japanese ships can be seen under clear waters. The first place where the American landed is the Magtabid Beach in Pasacao. American air transportation first landed in Tinalmud with their Grasshoppers in 1945. The Pasacao seashore was the place where the Six Daughters of Charity (nuns) landed from Spain to establish the first normal school for girls which is now the Colegio de Sta. Isabel in Naga City. These and many other events took place in this town.
C. Tour Operations and Facilities
There are many places in Camarines Sur which travelers can explore and enjoy. They can go beach hopping in the Caramoan Islands and go to parks & farms. Pasacao is also an ideal venue for swimming. The
A. Natural Features
Camarines Sur has become of the top tourist destinations in the Philippines in the past several years. But I guess it’s not unexpected because this province offers excellent tourist attractions like the Pasacao Beach. It is a very popular beach to the landlocked residents of Naga City located in the town of Pasacao This wide stretch of sandy beach has lured visitors with its resorts, fresh ocean breeze and sapphire waters. Traveling to this beautiful beach will also bring visitors close to the other attractions in the province such as the Mt. Isarog National Park and the famous Lake Buhi.
B. Historical and Cultural Features
Pasacao was the slumbering "visita" and served as the only existing port of the Bicol Region. The Spaniards who set foot in Bicol late in 16th century noted the importance of the visita in their exploration. Pasacao's strategic location along the rugged coast of the vast expanse of the Ragay Gulf in the east made it very important to the economic and social life of the people of the region. Other important historical events that unfolded the Pasacao still left them landmark. The Pasacao Pier was the dockyard of the Japanese ships when it was bombed. Until now some of the Japanese ships can be seen under clear waters. The first place where the American landed is the Magtabid Beach in Pasacao. American air transportation first landed in Tinalmud with their Grasshoppers in 1945. The Pasacao seashore was the place where the Six Daughters of Charity (nuns) landed from Spain to establish the first normal school for girls which is now the Colegio de Sta. Isabel in Naga City. These and many other events took place in this town.
C. Tour Operations and Facilities
There are many places in Camarines Sur which travelers can explore and enjoy. They can go beach hopping in the Caramoan Islands and go to parks & farms. Pasacao is also an ideal venue for swimming. The