Exploring Catanduanes...

Catanduanes is an island province of the Philippines and is part of the Bicol Region in Luzon. It is located southeast of Luzon and boasts rugged mountains and rolling hills that are virtually untouched, unspoiled, and unexplored. It's beautiful and relaxing environment offers a totally laid back rural charms.

Catanduanes is also knowned as a surfing destination in the Philippines. Tourists may enjoy the majestic waves and white sand beach in Puraran beach resort.


Demographics

1. Population – 232,757 (as of 2007 Census)
2. Land Area – 1,492.2 sq. km
3. Capital – Virac
4. Language/Dialect – Bikol, English, and Filipino

Where to stay

Catanduanes Midtown Inn
RakDell Inn
Catanduanes Twinrock Beach Resort
Monte Karlo Waterfront Inn and Resort
Kosta Alcantara Beach Resort
Angie's Bed & Breakfast

Marem's Pension House

Where to dine

Sea Breeze Restaurant
Sunday Blossoms

Places to see

Amenia Beach
Balite Beach
Balongbong Mini Hydro Damsite and Fore bay
Bato Church
Batong Paluay
Holy Cross of Batalay Shrine
Japanese Tunnel and Radar Tower
Kosta Alcantara
Luyang Cave
Marinawa Falls
Nahulugan Falls
Puraran Island
Solong Falls Natural Park
Twin Rock Beach Resort