Luzon sits at the northern end of the Philippines, and is the country’s largest and most populous island. It’s known for its mountains, beaches and coral reefs, and is home to Manila, the national capital. Set on a deep bay with famed sunsets, the city has many Spanish-colonial landmarks, national memorials and monuments, a centuries-old Chinatown and a diversity of museums.
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Here are some of the top tourist spots in this Philippine Region:1. Mount Mayon, BICOL
Bicol hs beautiful scenic and enchanted views that includes beautiful beaches, world-class diving sites, centuries-old churches and religious relics, famous landmarks and many historical places. Visitors and tourist will enjoy a range of leisure and recreational activities like diving, snorkeling, swimming, or trekking. The beaches of Bicol including the exotic Sogod Beach in Bacaycay, offer ideal conditions for beach activities.
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2. Bangui Windmills, ILOCOS NORTE
In this area, wind mostly comes from the north-east, from the sea towards the land. To optimize the full benefit of the winds, turbines are installed along the shore facing the sea effectively removing wind breaks and achieving a terrain roughness of class 0.
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3. Lion Head, BAGUIO
Trivia: If you like taking risk and passing awesome views then taking the Kenon Zigzag Road to Baguio is right up your ally I say riskier because there had been many instances of landslides along the zigzag road especially when it is raining hard. To go to Baguio you can take alternate roads like Naguilan or Marcos Highway but you will not be seeing this welcoming lion if you do so.
I say riskier because there had been many instances of landslides along the zigzag road especially when it is raining hard. To go to Baguio you can take alternate roads like Naguilan or Marcos Highway but you will not be seeing this welcoming lion if you do so.
Baguio’s famous delicacies or produce: Strawberry!!! Baguio is one of the very few places in the Philippines that have a ‘cold’ climate and one of its advantages is that farmers in Baguio plants strawberries Most of Manila’s veggies also come from this city up in the mountains.
Most of Manila’s veggies also come from this city up in the mountains.
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4. Pagsanjan Falls, LAGUNA
Sidetrips: Pagsanjan is close to the artistic town of Paete where you can see hand sculptured figures, wood carvings and paper mache products. Alternative side trip is to visit the town of Liliw where you can buy hand made footwears.
Laguna famous foods: Espasol, Buko Pie and Puto Binan
5. Luneta Park, MANILA
Side trips in Manila : Take steps back into Philippine history as you visit the nearby walled city of Intramuros, the National Museum and wait for the fame Manila Bay sunset. If you like to check modern tourist attractions you can walk to Ocean Park Manila and ride to Mall of Asia.
Philippine famous foods: I am using the Philippines as a reference as Luneta is located in the capital of the country, so famous foods would be Adobo, Lumpia and Pancit. Of course there are more but I am just citing some examples.
6. Taal Volcano and Tagaytay, CAVITE
Taal and Tagaytay Delicacy – Tawilis, that very small fishes that are very crunchy when fried can only be catched in Taal Lake. Tagaytay also boast of its famous Bulalo, perfect for it’s cold weather.
Side Trip: Head to Nasugbo, Batangas and check the beautiful and serene Caleruega Chapel and Retreat Place, it is just about 20 minutes ride from Tagaytay.
7. Banaue Rice Terraces, IFUGAO
Travel Tip: You have to travel an estimated time of 9 hours to get to Banaue from the bus terminal in Sampaloc, Manila. It is a long journey but the sceneries that you will pass will more than make up for it.
8. Vigan Heritage Village, ILOCOS SUR
9. Hundred Islands, PANGASINAN
Side trip: Pay Dagupan a visit on your way back and dine in the local restaurant and sample a true Bonoan Bangus dish.
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10. Puerte Princesa Subterranian River National Park, PALAWAN
Sidetrip: Palawan long considered as the Philippines last frontier offers many exciting trips for travelers and visitors, you can island hop in Honda Bay or go to the famous island of El Nido, Dos Palmas and many more.