Discover why Legazpi is the City of Fun and Adventure
Legazpi City, Albay, the
largest city of the Bicol Region located about 450 kilometers south of Manila
is a pride city of Luzon. The Mayon Volcano, its crown jewel, is what this
city brought to rise in the tourism industry. But Mayon Volcano isn’t the only
reason made it popular, there is a ton of sightseeing stuffs this place has to
offer too. No wonder why it’s known today as the “City of Fun and Adventure.”
Let us give you some reasons why you should
visit Legazpi City now.
Sneak A Peek at the Mayon Volcano
Every tourist number one stop should be at the
perfectly cone-shaped Mayon Volcano. Its panoramic view is undeniably
breathtaking. Mayon Volcano is the most active volcano in the Philippines,
scary for some, but for others, this is the perfect place for photo junkies.
The most common outdoor activity in the area is hiking and trekking
up to the crater. Hollywood celebrities like Zac Efron was a known visitor to
the said volcano.
Experience Fun Outdoor Activities
Legazpi City is known for its vast number of
tourism activities. Some includes zip-lining, skydiving and scuba diving. The
city also serves as a jump-off point to other adventurous and water activities including
river rafting and waterfalls exploration, spelunking, island hopping,
skimboarding and whale shark interactions. Even the TV Show, ‘The Amazing Race
Asia’ showcased several activities here. No wonder why its tourist
arrivals increases at 15 percent last year. In other words, nothing can stop
the rise of Mayon Volcano in the world’s top tourist destinations.
Banquet On Their Local Cuisine
Visiting Legazpi City is not
complete if you haven’t try their local cuisine. Take a stop at a local eatery
to try their famous Bicol Express and Pinangat that everyone loves despite its
spicy flavor. You can also try some of their pork cuisines like stewed pork,
various innards and pork’s blood.
Hassle Free Travel Time
Legazpi City is accessible by all modes of
transportations, making it the gateway to Bicol. Visitors can choose from
several transportation options when going to Legazpi. But the fastest and the
most convenient type of transportation is by air travel whose travel time
ranges from 45 minutes to one hour. If you’re travelling through land
transportation, a bus heading to Legazpi City consumes at least nine hours
travel time.
Stroll at the City Landmarks
Tourists can stroll at the Legazpi’s Rizal
Park or Peñaranda Park and take a selfie at the Liberty Bell and the Peñaranda
Monument. Everyone can also visit life-sized statues and centuries-old churches
like the Our Lady of Guadalupe Statue, the Saint Raphael Church and the Saint
Gregory the Great Cathedral. Obviously, this city is made for architecture
junkies.
Shop for Local Products
For people who enjoy shopping, take home some
of Legazpi City’s wide set of local products and delicacies at their notable
markets. Tourists can try visiting the Pacific Mall Legazpi, the first
full-sized mall in Bicol. Other malls in Legazpi include Embarcadero de
Legazpi, which is also a night market where you can shop all night. Some of
their prominent products include the pili nuts, native pies, dried fish and
other souvenirs you will love. Lastly, try buying them in wholesales or bulks
to get a discount.
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