Caramoan is characterized by limestone rock formations and a beautiful coastline. Caramoan National Park is homeplace to a great diversity of endemic and migratory birds. Bird watching in Camarines Sur can be done in a variety of areas such as the Caramoan National Park
The name Caramoan has been officially adapted since 1619, it was founded by a Spanish missionary friar. Fr. Oropesa penetrated the thick beautiful virgin forest of the Caramoan Peninsula and founded with a little effort a small settlement in a place called Baluarte. This settlement was subsequently turned over to the administration of the Holy Bishopric in 1696