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AREA CODE
(45)
CURRENCY
Philippine Peso (PHP1 =
US$0.02)
TOUCHDOWN
From Diosdado
Macapagal International Airport (DMIA),
you can take a taxi, bus or jeep to the
city. Any of these take you to the terminal
or SM Clark. There are cabs and jeeps
within town, or you can hire a car or van.
SEE &DO
Visit Ocean Adventure, the
country’s only open-sea marine park,
Zoobic Safari, and the Pamulaklakin
Nature Park. If you just want to shop,
go to the Harbor Point Mall. Don't miss
the harbor with its nice lights and all the
ships. You can have dinner at any of the
restaurants located at the beach.
SLEEP
Seorabeol Grand Leisure Hotel is
centrally located and has friendly staff.
SHOP
Just along the beach at Waterfront
Road, you’ll find a market where you can
get the best souvenirs in town.
MUST-TRY
Experience the Hot Air
Balloon Festival, which is held in
February each year.
INSIDER TIP
Spend a day at one of the
charming resorts at the Baloy Beach.
SAMUEL DE LEON
AREA CODE
(86)
CURRENCY
Philippine Peso (PHP1 =
US$0.02)
TOUCHDOWN
Jeepneys and buses ply
the main thoroughfares of Catanduanes.
Tricycles are also a popular means of
transport. On the other hand, most hotels
in the area can arrange for your pickup
from the airport.
SEE &DO
Hop across the island’s many
beaches with your relatives or friends.
Then at night, have a fun videoke session
with your friends. Check out places such
as Kemji’s Resort and Restaurant or
Sea Breeze, which is located near the
Virac Port — a nice place to take a cool
evening stroll.
SLEEP
The Catanduanes Midtown Inn
has a convenient location.
Tel: +63 (52)
811 0527,
MUST-TRY
Experience the Catandungan
Festival held in October, and learn about
the history and culture of the province.
LOCAL SPEAK
Say “
marhay na aldaw
”
(
good day) when greeting people, and
“
mabalos"
for "thank you".
SHOP
You can’t go wrong with shirts and
other local handicrafts.
Claizza A.
Regalado
university student
Sascha
Usison
software
engineer
PHILIPPINES
CLARK
PHILIPPINES
VIRAC
LESTER EDESMA
ERICK LIRIOS
Catanduanes is known as
"
The Land
of the Howling Winds
"
.
DIDYOU
KNOW?
