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AREA CODE
(54)
CURRENCY
Philippine Peso (PHP1 =
US$0.02)
TOUCHDOWN
Naga City Airport is
about 12km away from the city center,
and is accessible by many modes
of transportation including bus, van,
jeepney and tricycle. You can also hire an
eight-seat kalesa to tour the city.
SEE &DO
Take a nature trip just at the
foot of Mt Isarog. Panicuason is just
a 30-minute jeepney ride from Naga
city proper. Get off right by the gate of
Panicuason hot springs and enjoy the
view as you walk along a cemented path.
Make sure you’re on your way first thing
in the morning for a cool hike.
SLEEP
The Naga Land Hotel is centrally
located and has comfortable rooms.
EAT
Try Naga’s toasted siopao from any
local bakery. It’s a must-try like laing and
kinunot when in Bicol.
SHOP
Bring home some of CWC’s laing
pizza. Just buy/ bring along a sealed
container for hassle-free travel.
MUST-TRY
Take a plunge at the ice-cold
waters of Malabsay Falls.
Rachel
Peralta
teammanager
PHILIPPINES
NAGA
SAMUEL DE LEON
AREA CODE
(52)
CURRENCY
Philippine Peso (PHP1 =
US$0.02)
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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
Don’t miss Cagsawa Ruins
in Daraga and Lingnon Hill for a
breathtaking view of the majestic Mayon
Volcano. Visit Embarcadero de Legazpi
both in the early morning and nighttime
where locals take in the sea breeze.
Hang out and enjoy drinks and native
delicacies.
SLEEP
If you’re on a tight budget, Ellis
Ecotel offers clean and affordable rooms.
EAT
Try the
lagasak
(
crispy shrimp), tuna
bicol express and tinutungang native na
manok sa gata at Sibid-sibid restaurant.
SHOP
Go shopping at the Pacific Mall or
visit the newly opened duty-free shop at
the Embarcadero de Legazpi.
MUST-TRY
Zip at Lingnon Hill then
enjoy the ATV Lava Trek at Mayon.
Michelle
Mayor
Castro
online shop
owner
PHILIPPINES
LEGAZPI
LESTER LEDESMA
SAMUEL DE LEON
AREA CODE
(35)
CURRENCY
Philippine Peso (PHP1 =
US$0.02)
TOUCHDOWN
There are taxis to
help you get around the city, as well
as jeepneys and pedicabs (which are
powered by a bicycle). Once in town, you
can also rent a motorbike — a fun way to
get to where you need to go.
SEE &DO
Walk around the city starting
at the Silliman University campus, one
of the most historic universities in the
Philippines. Visit the Silliman Hall, the
Luce Auditorium, the Silliman Library, the
Silliman Church and Amphitheater and
don’t forget to check out the 100-year-old
acacia trees along the way.
SLEEP
Grand Pensionne Plaza along
San Jose Street is strategically located.
Tel: +63 35 225 1577 or 422 6875
EAT
Try the freshly baked cheese bread
with buko juice at the Silliman Cafeteria.
Head to Sans Rival for coffee and dessert.
SHOP
Choose from a wide selection of
handicrafts from Handumanan or a box
of silvanas from Sans Rival.
MUST-TRY
Take a
tartanilla
(
local horse-
drawn carriage) for a tour around the city.
Georgette
Tiu Barrera
client services
director
PHILIPPINES
DUMAGUETE
HERSLEY VEN CASERO
