Catanduanes' Tourist Attraction

Puraran Beach
This is the site surfboard surfing, 
internationally known as “Majestic.”  
October to January is the surfing season 
and the surf is fast and right handed.
¨The white and clean beach makes it very 
inviting.  A Japanese group had invested in 
improving the site.  They built cottages of single 
occupancy, a dining hall and a surfing area for 
sports enthusiasts.
MAMANGAL BEACH
Like Puraran, the sands are also white.  Developed by 
the local government, the beaches are now freshly 
lined with cool and sandy trees.  Pavillions and sheds 
are also constructed to accommodate swimmers.  The 
beach is very ideal for weeked picnics and scuba 
diving.  Crystalline waters abound with natural and 
colorful reefs where a big number of species swarm in 
multi-colored panorama.
TOYTOY BEACH
Another white and clean beach.  It is located in Toytoy, 
Caramaon.  Ideal for picnics.  The well-developed coral 
formations underwater makes it very suitable for 
snorkeling and spear fishing.
IGANG BEACH
Also of white sand is haven for sufboard surfing & wind 
surfing.  There are caves nearby and the coral 
formations are ideal for spear fishing. In some parts of 
the beaches, swimming is safe and recommended.  It is 
located in Igang, Virac.
MARILIMA BEACH
The unspoiled beach has gleaing white sands.  Its clean 
and natural luster is recommended for picnickers and 
swimmers or even for spear fishing.
NAHULUGAN FALLS
The cascading waterfalls is surrounded by a lush of 
vegetation and forest.  Unspoiled wildlife brims around 
the site.  An indeal place for picnic activities, hiking and 
mountain climbing.  It is found in San Pedro, Gigmoto.
MARIBINA WATERFALLS
There are ideal picnic grounds near the waterfalls.  
Good for swimming, diving and hiking.  Sheds  are 
available for picnickers who would want to stay 
overnight.  It is located at Marinawa.
BONOT RESORT
It is very ideal site for swimming and picnic.  There are 
available sheds for accommodation.  Located at Bonot, 
San Andres.
DORORIAN RESORT
Located in Gigmoto, it was partially developed by the 
local government of Gigmoto.  It has natural cascading 
water and unspoiled wildlife and forest.  There are 
picnic areas and sheds for swimmers and visitors.
SUBOC BEACH
Located in Viga on the northeastern portion of the 
province.  The beach is white and seen from afar the 
panoramic view is simply superb.
BUYO CAVE
Located in Bgy. Buyo, Virac, the cave has beautiful 
stalactites and stalagmites and is surrounded by small 
rolling hills.
VARGAS CAVE
Located in Balite, Virac, it has a narrow opening that 
provides a challenging point of entry and is hidden in 
the midst of thickets.
CATANDUANES ISLAND RESORT
Developed by a Japanese group, it is located in Panay, 
Panganiban.  The beaches are all white and brilliantly 
clean.  There are available dining pavilion and duplex 
cottages for long-staying tourists.  Other facilities are: 
18-hole golf course and sufficient power supply.  It is 
very ideal for surfing, skin-diving and sports fishing.
BALONGBONG MINIHYDRO DAMSITE
and FOREBAY 
Developed by First Catanduanes Electric Cooperative 
(FICELCO), together with National Electrification 
Authority (NEA) which owned thepower turbines being 
powered by a large waterfalls on the area under the 
Bureau of Forest Development (BFD).  It is located at 
Guinobatan, Sipi Sibacungan, Bato.  The source of #
power goes into three large turbines which provide the 
electric power over the whole island province.
Around the site, hiking, camping and botanical field 
trips are advisable.  The forest and lush wildlife are 
suitable for these activities.  Mountain climbing may 
combined to lure interesting experience.
BATO CHURCH
One of the earliest church built by the Spaniards at the 
mouth of a wide river.  Seen from the other side of the 
river the old church look majestic and imposing.
RADAR STATION
Located in Buenavista, Bato, this weather radar station 
has state of the art equipment.  From the roofdeck, the 
panoramic view of the surrounding area is simply 
breathtaking.  Nearby is a Japanese tunnel, for this was 
former radar site of the Japanese Imperial Navy during 
World War II.
BALONGBONG FALLS
Located in Bato along the national highway.  At the 
basin is a man-made swimming pool and a pavilion for 
excursionists.
BATO CATHOLIC CHURCH
Constructed in 1830, this massive structure of mortar 
and coral stones, has withstood the test of time, wars 
and ravages of natural calamities.  The historical and 
magnificently situated edifice is the only remaining 
complete structure of its genre in the entire island.  
Location: Bato
BATALAY SHRINE
Site of the first cross in Catanduanes, over the grave of 
ship-wrecked Fr. Diego De Herrera of the Agustinian 
order who died in 1576.  Location: Batalay, Bato
LUYANG CAVE
A mute witness and tomb of the massacred natives 
fleeing from pirates during the 17th century.  To 
appease their troubled souls, a mini grotto and altar 
was buitl inside.  Visitors can feel the cool damp air 
inside and wonder what’s in the other chambers that 
the locals fear.  Location: San Andres
VIRAC CATHEDRAL
¨Marvel at the stained glass windows of the Churh of 
The Immaculate Concepcion at the heart of the town.  
Location: Downtown, Virac
BATONG PALUAY
¨The face of Our Lady of Sorrows colorfully imprinted in 
a piece of stone that has progressively increased in 
size.  The replica is enshrined in a chapel at the 
barangay Batong Paluay, San Andres
ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST CHURCH
¨is the oldest religious structure located in Caramoran, 
Catanduanes.