Calaguas, also known as Calaguas Islands, is a group of islands located in the Philippine province of

Camarines Norte Camarines Norte ( bcl, Amihanan na Camarines; fil, Hilagang Camarines), officially the Province of Camarines Norte, is a Provinces of the Philippines, province in the Philippines located in the Bicol Region in Luzon. Its capital is Daet, Camarin ...

. It includes the major islands of

Tinaga Island Tinaga is an island located in the municipality of Vinzons, Camarines Norte in the Philippines. It is one of the two major islands in the Calaguas Group of Islands, about eight kilometers long. Tinaga island is famous for its long white sand beac ...

and

Guintinua Island Guintinua is one of the two major islands in the Calaguas group. It is located in Vinzons, Camarines Norte, Philippines, and is part of the Barangay Banocboc. The island is the second largest in the Calaguas group, measuring almost long. Sinc ...

, the minor

Maculabo Island Maculabo Island or Macolabo Island is an island barangay in the Philippines in the municipality of Paracale, Camarines Norte. The island is part of the Calaguas Calaguas, also known as Calaguas Islands, is a group of islands located in the P ...

, as well as several other minor. The group of islands is around 200 km away from the capital city of

Manila Manila ( , ; fil, Maynila, ), officially the City of Manila ( fil, Lungsod ng Maynila, ), is the capital of the Philippines, and its second-most populous city. It is highly urbanized and, as of 2019, was the world's most densely populate ...

and can be accessed through the ports at

Paracale Paracale, officially the Municipality of Paracale ( tl, Bayan ng Paracale), is a 3rd class municipality in the province of Camarines Norte, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 60,198 people. Paracle’s economy is ...

and

Daet, Camarines Norte Daet (), officially the Municipality of Daet ( bcl, Banwaan kan Daet; tl, Bayan ng Daet), is a 1st class municipality and capital of the province of Camarines Norte, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 111,700 peo ...

. Most of the islands are under the administrative jurisdiction of

Vinzons Vinzons, officially the Municipality of Vinzons ( tl, Bayan ng Vinzons), is a 3rd class municipality of the Philippines, municipality in the Philippine Province, province of Camarines Norte, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a pop ...

, while the minor island of Maculabo is under the jurisdiction of the municipality of

. Recently, the island of Tinaga, where the well-known long beach called ''Mahabang Buhangin'' is located, is experiencing an influx of tourists despite the absence of accommodation. Campers and backpackers visit Mahabang Buhangin to experience its powdery white sands. The recent popularity of Calaguas Island has brought many tourists and travelers, especially during the summer. This has worried some of the natives and locals that increased tourism and the 2018 Boracay closure and redevelopment might lead to the detriment of the island's peace and serenity. This is why the local government has created a program that will hold everyone responsible for taking care of Calaguas Island. Waste management and boat traffic are among the top concerns of the local government. With the local community's effort is to safeguard and protect the well-being of the island. Big and small tour operators are encouraged to preserve the quiet and peaceful nature of Calaguas Island. Most small and local tour island operators such as Calaguas Local and other tour operators are helping the community move towards better local eco-tourism in the island.

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