About Matukad Island
Matukad Island is a small limestone island off the Caramoan Peninsula in Caramoan, Camarines Sur, Bicol Region, Philippines. It is known for its crescent-shaped white sand beach, dramatic karst cliffs, and a hidden lagoon on its interior accessible by climbing over rocks. The lagoon is famous for a local legend about enchanted milkfish. The island is a regular stop on Caramoan island-hopping tours and is valued for its scenic coastal landscape.
Visitors guide
Visitors arrive by boat as part of an island-hopping tour to a small white-sand beach backed by steep limestone cliffs. The main feature is a hidden lagoon inland, reached by a short climb and scramble over karst rocks with rope assistance. The lagoon contains brackish water with milkfish. There are no permanent structures on the island; the setting is natural and undeveloped with clear waters for swimming and photography and panoramic views of surrounding islets.
Key highlights
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Hidden inland lagoon accessible by climbing over limestone rocks
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Crescent-shaped white sand beach with clear turquoise water
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Dramatic limestone karst cliffs and rock formations
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Lagoon inhabited by milkfish linked to local legend
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Scenic viewpoint over the lagoon and surrounding Caramoan islands
Culture & Context
The island's hidden lagoon is associated with a local legend that the milkfish (bangus) living in the lagoon are enchanted and should not be caught, a story shared by local guides as part of the visitor experience.
Route
| By air | Fly to Naga Airport (Pili) or Legazpi Airport, then overland transfer to Caramoan |
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| By road |