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    Cathedral of Naga – Also known as the Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint John built in 1843 by the Franciscans and is the biggest church in Bicolandia. The cathedral has so much history in it that makes it a must visit place.

Adiangao Cave

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Adiangao Cave – T his cave is located in Barangay Adiangao, has a 300-meter canopy that are stretching onto the mountains of Calinigan. It contains stalactite, stalagmites, dripstones and enormous columns and huge pillars to the ceiling.

Kalupnitan Cave

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Kalupnitan Cave - The caves are one of the natural beauties in Bicol. They contain natural carved pillars and stalactite formations that are very magnificent in its interiors and millions of bats. For years, adventurers have flocked to Calapnitan Cave in Camarines Sur to explore and see for their own eyes the many fascinating rock and mineral formations adorning this cave.  Adding more mystique of the cave are the resident bats who live here by the thousands.   The Calapnitan Cave contains innumerable stalactites and pillars ranging from massive to extremely delicate. Thousands of bats make their home in this cave.  It presents a very extraordinary spectacle. Their presence provides a very good source of guano and phosphate.

Our Lady of Peñafrancia Church

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Our Lady of Peñafrancia Church - Was built in 1711 by Rev. Miguel Covarrubias. It houses the image of Our Lady of Peñafrancia. He constructed this church in fullfillment of the vow he made during his youth. The second church was built in 1750 by Bishop Isidoro de Arevalo, repaired and improved in 1876-1877 by Bishop Francisco Gainza. The image was solemnly crowned by the Rt. Rev. Guillermo Piano on September 20, 1924. The concept for the building the Basilica Minore came from Archbishop Pedro P. Santos in 1960. Construction began on April 18, 1976, but was delayed for a number of years due to finance problems and was not completed until September, 1981.

Camsur Water Sports Complex

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Camsur Water Sports Complex – This would probably be one of the biggest reasons why Camsur became a very popular destination in the Philippines. The park is located in the Provincial Capitol Complex of Cadlan, Camarines Sur and Pili. This is design for wakeboarding and water skiing. If you enjoy this kind of water sports then this is the first place you should visit in Camsur. They also have a BMX trail, motor cross and skateboards.