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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
ATV Ride Naga will bring
you closer to nature as you discover
the wonders of Haciendas de Naga,
Panicuason Hot Spring Resort, explore Mt
Isarog National Park and take a refreshing
dip at Malabsay Falls. Don’t forget to visit
Our Lady of Penafrancia Basilica.
SLEEP
For a four-star hotel with five-star
service, book your room at The Avenue
Plaza Hotel.
EAT
Try the Bagnet à la Bicol Express at
Café Plazuela or turon with vanilla chili
ice cream at Chef Doy’s.
SHOP
Buy local products such as abaca
bags,
abo
(
dried fish), and other souvenir
items at the Naga City People’s Mall.
INSIDER TIP
Stroll around the
downtown area on foot or hire a kalesa
for a more relaxing city tour.
Apple
Allison
Perez
Philippine youth
ambassador
PHILIPPINES
NAGA
RAYMOND CALACDAY
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, renting a
van is a good way to see the city.
SEE &DO
Cruise down the tranquil
Sula Channel or island hop in Bacacay;
backride on a motorcycle in San Miguel
Island in Tabaco City; frolic at the white
sand bar in Kurangon Shoal in Tiwi; or
take a refreshing dip at Busay Falls in
Malilipot or Vera Falls in Malinao.
SLEEP
Ellis Ecotel offers simple but
trendy accommodation at budget-friendly
rates.
EAT
For breakfast, try First Colonial Grill’s
tinapa fried rice with tapa or longanisa
with fried egg.
SHOP
For native souvenir shopping, go
to the Legazpi City Grand Terminal or the
Embarcadero Mall.
MUST-TRY
Rough it out at the ATV
Summit along Mayon’s lava trail.
Bernard
Supetran
consultant
for tourism
promotion
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
For snorkelers and divers, Apo
Island is the best place to visit because
of its very beautiful marine sanctuary.
Dolphin watching and the white sand bar
in Bais are a must, as well as a trip to Lake
Balanan in Siaton. You can take a dip in
the pools, or you can go see the waterfalls.
SLEEP
U-Pension is located in the heart
of the city.
Silliman Avenue, Dumaguete
City; tel: +63 932 850 6936
EAT
City Burger’s chicken barbecue is
a must-try! Also try Lab-as to enjoy the
fresh catch of the day.
SHOP
Check out Malatapay, a market
in Zamboaguita which is only open on
Wednesdays.
INSIDER TIP
A nighttime stroll along
Rizal Boulevard will take you to the
tempurahan
(
tempura place).
Karl
Lawrence
Caudal
engineer
PHILIPPINES
DUMAGUETE
HERSLEY VEN CASERO
