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Travel Guide Naga

Naga

Naga is one of the cities in Philippines. It's located approximately 377 kilometers from the capital of Philippines, Manila. Naga is located in Camarines Sur Province and is at the southeastern end of Luzon Island. Naga is known as the heart of Bicol for it's located at the center area of Bicol Region, Philippines. Its citizens are called as Naguenos and they speak using original Bicolano accent. Naga is an industrial city. There are many international companies established and flourish in the city. Even so, this city doesn't leave its culture. There are various festivals frequently held in this city.

Tourist info

Things to see

There are many historical sites you can in the city, one of them is Plaza Quince Martires in a form of a monument built in Naga city center. The monument was built to honor a Philippines national hero, namely Dr. Jose P. Rizal. For museums, you can visit Museo del Seminario Conciliar de Nueva Caceres. This museum shows history of spiritual in the Bicol area. As for culture and history museum, you can go to Naga City Museum and the Our Lady of Penafrancia Museum. Another historic place is Porta Mariae which is a form of symbolic gate that inspires Devosi Maria journey in Bicol.

Things to do

Naga is really rich in history and cultural tour, but its natural attractions are not less interesting. There are several natural attractions that you can visit, such as Panicuason Hot Spring Resort where you can soak in warm water pool accompanied by beautiful scenery because it's located in the middle of a forest. Another place is Mt. Isarog National Park in a form of a national park inside Naga city. This place is really favored by nature lovers for it's suitable for trekking. For waterfalls, you can visit Malabay Falls and Nabontolan Falls. You can get relaxed while listening to water rushes or swim. For you who has shopping hobby, you can come to Naga City People's Mall. There are many kinds of souvenirs and other products here and the competitive price make you able to bargain.

Things to eat

Original people of Naga consume meat and fish. They prefer to cook by get it boiled or fermented. The cuisines here also tend to have spicy flavor. Popular dish here is a soup served with cold rice soup, but local people call it by a different names.

Getting to Naga

Flying to Naga: Naga is served by Naga Airport. Naga Airport is located about 14 km southeast from Naga. A taxi into the city from Naga Airport would cost PHP 200. Read more about Naga Airport or look for flights to Naga

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