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AREA CODE
(86)
CURRENCY
Philippine Peso (PHP1 = US$0.02)
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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
pick-up from the airport.
BY DAY
Feel a sense of tranquility as you stroll
along the beach barefoot. And you wouldn’t want
to miss swimming at Balite beach in Balite, Virac.
You will enjoy the fine white sand that comes with
a view of the Mayon Volcano.
BY NIGHT
Locals go joyriding in motorcycles,
but it would be nicer to leisurely stroll along the
streets of Virac. Go on an overnight getaway by
the beach with your friends or relatives. Have fun
at Twin Rock Beach Resort.
SLEEP
Check out Kemji Resort and Restaurant at
San Isidro Village near Virac Airport. The rooms
are cozy and clean, and the food is superb and
very affordable.
Tel: +63 (939) 451 1494
AREA CODE
(54)
CURRENCY
Philippine Peso (PHP1 = US$0.02)
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Naga City Airport is about 12km
away from the city center, and is accessible by
many means of transportation including bus, van,
jeepney and tricycle. You can also hire an eight-
seat
kalesa
to tour the city.
BY DAY
Go wakeboarding at CamSur Watersports
Complex, which is more popularly known as
CWC. You can’t legitimately claim that you’ve
been to CamSur without doing this, as the place
has become synonymous with wakeboarding.
BY NIGHT
Magsaysay St. in Naga City is the
local party central. Bars, restaurants and cafés
light up this street at night. Nightlife inside CWC
is also very much alive in The Clubhouse and the
Happy Ending Bar.
SLEEP
CWC has good accommodations. Stay in
a very nice and cozy wooden cabin, which is just
a stone’s throw away from the cable park.
Tel:
+63 (54) 477 3349
PHILIPPINES
NAGA
PHILIPPINES
VIRAC
AREA CODE
(52)
CURRENCY
Philippine Peso (PHP1 = US$0.02)
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Tricycles and vans are available
to take you in and around Legazpi. From the
airport, you can easily hire a taxi to take you and
your luggage into the city proper or directly to
your hotel or inn.
BY DAY
Get fit by going on an early morning run
along the scenic seaside Legazpi Boulevard, a
favorite among local joggers. Then give yourself
an adrenaline rush with a fun ATV ride to the
towering lava wall 275m up Mt. Mayon’s slope!
BY NIGHT
Make it to the Ligñon Hill View Deck
by sundown, and marvel at the changing hues
of Mt. Mayon at dusk and the sparkling lights of
Legazpi. Check out the resto-bars at the Capitol
annex for beer, music and a good time.
SLEEP
The newly opened The Oriental Legazpi,
perched on the hills of Taysan, has modern
amenities and sweeping vistas of Mayon Volcano
and the city.
www.theorientalhotels.com
PHILIPPINES
LEGAZPI
LESTER LEDESMA
SAMUEL DE LEON
BEST DINNER
Chef Doy’s
laing,
Bicol express, and
ginataang sugpo sa
sitaw at kalabasa
are a must!
BEST SOUVENIRS
Woven abaca
bags make good
pasalubong
for friends
and family.
BEST BREAKFAST
An alternative
to the usual Filipino breakfast is the
American one at CWC Clubhouse. It is
just as tasty and filling.
BESTSOUVENIRS
Locally made
abaca products like slippers are unique
and can be nice gifts.
BESTBUYS
Fresh seafood for big
meals are always a hit. For snacks, try
pili nuts.
INSIDERTIP
Blend in with the
locals so you’ll get the best prices and
bargains when you shop — and don’t
forget to smile.
BEST BUYS
Native handicrafts
from Orgullo Kan Bikol at Landco
Business Park.
BEST FESTIVALS
Magayon
Festival in April and Ibalong Festival
in August.
BEST SOUVENIRS
The mazapan
from Albay Pilinut Candy or the abaca
products from Ibalong Pasalubong
Center.
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Castro
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professional
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