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The name Caramoan has been officially used since 1619, the year it was named by a Spanish missionary friar, Francisco de la Cruz Y Oropesa. Fr. Oropesa penetrated the thick virgin forest of the Caramoan Peninsula and founded a small settlement in a place called Baluarte. This settlement was subsequently turned over to the administration of the Holy Bishopric in 1696.
Prior to the arrival of the Spaniards, it was determined that the place was once called Guta de Leche, which was given by Dutch traders who operated a gold mine in Lahuy Island and who frequented the area to trade with the natives. The name was perhaps derived from the milkdrop stalagmites found among the rocks of Guta Port. Upon the arrival of the Spaniards, the place came to be called "Carahan" for the sea turtle, which was at that time to be found in great number along the shores of the Peninsula.
CARAMOAN
This is where you will find a coral pebbled beach called Tayak Beach. The island is accessible only during high tide since the broad coral formation prevents any boat from entering during low tides. Tayak Lagoon is also found in this island, and it is a hidden salt body of water located in the center about 100 meters from the Tayak Beach. One can swim underneath the Tayak beach rocks to access the lagoon. It has a vast coral garden great for snorkeling expeditions.
The construction of Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary, Mother of Peace Grotto began in 1989 under the leadership of St. Dominic of Guzman parish priest Rev. Fr. Felix F. Barella. During its construction, the people of Caramoan had to climb Mt. Caglago to bring the materials. It was completed the following year through foreign and local funding. The grotto opened its door to the public in 20 May 1990 led by Archbishop of Caceres Most Reverend Leonardo Z. Legaspi OP. D.D.
Lahos island is distinctively beautiful because it has two beaches. The shore is hugged by superb white sand which is said to disappear during high tide. It's the reason why the island was named as such, from the word “Lahos” or “Laho” (which means “vanish” in English).
This is where you will find a coral pebbled beach called Tayak Beach. The island is accessible only during high tide since the broad coral formation prevents any boat from entering during low tides. Tayak Lagoon is also found in this island, and it is a hidden salt body of water located in the center about 100 meters from the Tayak Beach. One can swim underneath the Tayak beach rocks to access the lagoon. It has a vast coral garden great for snorkeling expeditions.