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AREA CODE
(52)
CURRENCY
Philippine Peso (PHP1 =
US$0.02)
TOUCHDOWN
Tricycles are available to
take you into and around Legazpi. From
the airport, you can easily hire a taxi to
take you to the city proper or directly to
your hotel or inn. Alternatively, you can
rent a van. It's a good way to see the city.
SEE &DO
Go to Lignon Hill if you want
a clear view of Mount Mayon. Check
out the Embarcadero and have dinner
at one of the restaurants there, or relax
with a spa treatment. Alternatively, you
can go to Pepper Land near the airport in
Washington Drive and hang at Havana
Café and listen to live music.
SLEEP
Get good value for your money
at Ellis Ecotel.
Tel: +63 (52) 481 4088,
MUST-TRY
Visit Mayon Resthouse
Observatory directly at the base of Mt
Mayon and view the volcano from there.
LOCAL SPEAK
Useful words include
"
tabi"
("
please" or "excuse me") and
"
mabalos"
("
thank you").
SHOP
Abaca handicrafts like bags,
placemats and slippers in Tahao Road.
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
Go to the beaches and visit the
waterfalls. At Twin Rock Beach Resort in
Brgy Igang, you can go zip lining, do wall-
climbing or kayaking. A late-afternoon
dip in Mamangal Beach is a must. Have
an early dinner by the pier at Sea Breeze
Restaurant. Try the fried carabeef tripe
then cap off the night at S.O.G. bar.
SLEEP
Monte Karlo Waterfront Tourist
Inn has a homey atmosphere.
Tel: +63
(928) 698 9559,
EAT
Cocido
(
our version of the hot and
sour soup) with fried fish is a feast. Best
with
sinangag
(
fried rice) and hot coffee.
LOCAL SPEAK
The locals are very
friendly. Don’t forget to say
"
mabalos"
for
"
thank you".
SHOP
Native handbags and wallets from
the local market make nice souvenirs.
Karina V.
Tabuzo
government
employee
PHILIPPINES
VIRAC
Tina
Nayve
entrepreneur
PHILIPPINES
LEGAZPI
Marvel at the stalagmites and
stalactites in Virac's Buyo Cave.
DIDYOU
KNOW?
