Albay - Historic Sites and Magayon

Albay...I super love to see this place... I want to visit this place with my famiy...

Albay is one of the gorgeous places in the Philippines one must see before you, as a Filipino, must see before heading somewhere out of the country. With its 15 municipalities and 3 city, the whole place is such an amazing one that will make you enchanted with its pure beauty and richness in culture and history...

Governor Al Francis Bichara was a gracious host as he welcomed us to his place. Hospitality reflected on the people, from the people and this was reflected by the people of the various local government units (Dept of Tourism and Dept of Agriculture) and that of Human Explore Travel and Tours.

The tour given to us was both informative and time worthy. Tiring as it may be BUT truly worth every moment. Our gratitude to Ms. Dorothy Colle and her people from the Department of Tourism Provincial Division Region V – Albay, Ms. Che Rebeta of the Provincial Agriculture Department and Ms. Farah Sobremisana – owner partner of Pepperland Hotel. They truly made our visit such a wonder thru their efforts and time generosity.

Albay is filled with old churches, old craft making, worthy places to go to, old houses, natural beauties and beautiful festivities. With magnificent places around the majestic Mayon Volcano, if you do a whole 360 tour like the one we did ours, one would get to see this natural wonder in all its beauty. Try to learn also the story behind this famous volcano and and unconver the Daragang Magayon mystery.

From the ruins of Cagsawa (with a average guest of 150pax per day) to the churches in Camalig, Ligao, Sto. Domingo and Daraga, to the calm Sumlang Lake and the historic Japanese caves in Quituinan Hills, to the traditional way of metal smiting in Tabaco fields and various beautiful parks and landmarks all over Albay, you will never have a dull moment when you decide to do a full exploration of the province. It is also filled of awesomefood places that you could and should try out (story and review in another write-up). Albay also has spring resorts with water source coming from near the volcano or underneath the ground making it cool or even cold depending on the time of the year – such resort is D’ Hacienda Spring and Nature Resort in Guinobatan, Albay.


For active people, I would highly recommend for you to try out the Japanese tunnels/caves in Quituinan Hills. The trek is not that stressful but the crawling (should you be adventurous enough) is like having an dig.


We might wish to see the historical places... churches in different municipalities... craftsmanship of the Bicolanos... pottery shops in Tiwi... the metal smitting of Tabacco and pili delicacy making in Legaspi... the Sumlang Lake is a must see indeed... and everything is worth something to have in your timeline post and other social media... Especially the Mayon Volcano with or without clouds...


We  really have to be here and see how majestic Albay is and its people within...

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