Paracale, Camarines Norte, Philippines

Paracale, known to the Bicol area as the land of the GOLD is about 8-9 hours travel by land from Manila. Fare by bus would range from 300++ pesos to 550 ++ pesos. If you are travelling by plane, you can fly to Naga (Airlines: Air Philippines - utilizing B737; Cebu Pacific - utilizing ATR), travel about 30 minutes to Naga City proper then start heading for Camarines Norte. You can find a paid shuttle at Naga Central Terminal. Fare from Naga to Daet (capital of Camarines Norte) is 145 pesos per head and it would take you about 2 hours travel. The shuttle will bring you to Daet Central Terminal. Then from Daet Central Terminal, travel going north to Paracale for about 1 more hour. Fare from Daet to Paracale is 50 pesos per head.

The town Paracale is small but it is beautiful small town. The Town Hall is situated in front of the town park also fronting the town church. This is typical of Spanish influenced towns in the Philippines.