Must-see attractions in Southeast Luzon

  • The zipline at Lignon Hill Nature Park.

    Ligñon Hill Nature Park

    Bicol

    For one of the best panoramic views of brooding Mt Mayon and the city, head up Ligñon Hill. It’s a steep, but paved, 20-minute walk up the hill; tricycles…

  • Daraga Church

    Daraga Church

    Bicol

    Set on a hill splendidly overlooking Mt Mayon is the baroque-style Nuestra Senora de la Porteria church in Daraga, constructed completely from volcanic…

  • Hoyop-Hoyopan Cave

    Bicol

    Pottery dating from 200 BC to AD 900 has been found in this easily accessed limestone cave, set on a quiet hillside above a pretty rural valley. Guides…

  • Bulusan Volcano National Park

    Bicol

    About 16km southwest of Barcelona is Bulusan Volcano National Park. Just inside the park, Bulusan Lake is a popular picnic spot, and there’s a 1.8km…

  • Sleeping Lion Hill

    Bicol

    The view that holds everyone’s attention in Legazpi is of Mt Mayon, but there’s another beautiful panorama many visitors miss: the pretty port of Legazpi…

  • Buntod Sandbar

    Southeast Luzon

    The Buntod sandbar, protruding from the sea about 7km east of town, is part of the Bugsayon marine sanctuary and accessible only by boat. You can hire a…

  • Cagsawa Church & Ruins

    Bicol

    A couple of kilometres northwest of Daraga is the most classic of Bicol's panoramas: the stand-alone greenery-topped belfry of the sunken Cagsawa Church…

  • Pawa Mangrove Nature Park

    Southeast Luzon

    Pawa Mangrove Nature Park consists of some 300 hectares of mangroves threaded through with a 1.3km boardwalk. It’s a lovely, quiet place for a stroll, and…

  • Boac Cathedral

    Southeast Luzon

    The focal point of the town, this stone cathedral dates back to the 17th century and its fortified ramparts testify to its role as local refuge during the…

  • Mt Isarog National Park

    Bicol

    From Panicuason (pan-ee-kwa-sone), a steep, half-hour walk along a rough road (passable by some vehicles if it’s very dry) leads to the entrance of Mt…

  • Bituon Beach

    Southeast Luzon

    Fourteen kilometres south of Masbate Town is the attractive crescent Bituon Beach, hugely popular with local families on weekends. The dive resort here…

  • National Museum Marinduque

    Southeast Luzon

    The highlights of this concise museum include its collection of moriones masks, Ming-dynasty ceramics retrieved from the bottom of the sea near Gaspar…

  • White Beach

    Southeast Luzon

    The whitest and longest beach in Marinduque is the aptly named White Beach in Poctoy, lapped at by teal waters and with views of Mt Malindig’s conical…

  • Naga Cathedral

    Bicol

    The 19th-century Naga Cathedral, with its imposing Romanesque facade, is a major city landmark. It's fronted by the equally imposing Porta Mariae, a…

  • Calabidongan Cave

    Bicol

    Located around 3km from Hoyop-Hoyopan Cave, the more challenging Calabidongan Cave (literally, Cave of the Bats) is for more adventurous, confident…

  • Embarcadero

    Bicol

    Legazpi's ambitious waterfront mall and entertainment complex is already looking a bit tired, with empty shops and a forlorn feel. The location is…

  • Holy Rosary Minor Seminary Museum

    Bicol

    If you can’t make the Peñafrancia Festival, this little museum may be the next best thing. Located adjacent to the city-dominating cathedral, the exhibits…

  • Church of San Juan Bautista

    Bicol

    The lovely 19th-century facade of the Church of San Juan Bautista, with greenery growing out of the cracks in the mighty masonry, is a must for colonial…

  • Naga City Museum

    Bicol

    This small museum, located on the 3rd floor of the campus of the University of Nueva Caceras, is ethnographic in focus, filled with crafts, tools and…

  • Malbog Hot Springs

    Southeast Luzon

    A couple of kilometres inland from Buenavista are the Malbog Hot Springs, where a series of bathing pools have been constructed to tap the sulphur-scented…

  • Luyang Cave

    Southeast Luzon

    This vast bat-filled limestone cave near the village of Lictin, en route to San Andres, extends for about 200m via a well-made path. Bring a torch or hire…

  • San Gregorio Cathedral

    Bicol

    This handsome stone cathedral is a useful central landmark in Albay. It was built in 1839 after the original was destroyed in the 1814 Mayon eruption.

  • Toytoy Beach

    Southeast Luzon

    In the remote northwest of the island, this is a long, pristine stretch of sand near Caramoran, its coral formations good for snorkelling.

  • Nahulugan Falls

    Southeast Luzon

    Impressive cascades of water in the jungle, inland from Gigmoto.

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