ST - Tourist Attractions

Anilao (Calumpang Peninsula) - Mabini

Batangas City

This place is a favorite destination of many Manila-based diving enthusiasts because of its proximity to the National
Capital Region, the quality of its dive sites, and its numerous diving facilities and resorts

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Matabungkay beach - Matabungkay, Lian

Batangas City

This is a two-kilometer white-sand beach ideal for water sports like swimming, boating, yachting, fishing, and skin diving.
Numerous backyard tourist facilities and a couple of first class resorts are located in the area.

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Taal Lake and Volcano

Batangas City

aal Lake is one of the most prominent bodies of water in Luzon Island. Along with Taal Volcano, it is also one of the
more famous tourist attractions in the province. Taal Lake is actually located at the crater of Taal Volcano. At its center is
a large island known as Volcano Island. Taal is considered one of the smallest active volcanoes in the world.

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Lake Caliraya - Lumban 

Laguna - Sta Cruz

One of the most prominent man-made attractions in the province, this lake is actually a water reservoir built in 1943 to
supply water to the Caliraya Hydroelectric Plant. The waters of the lake measure about 50 meters at their deepest

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Mt Makiling - Los Banos

Sta Cruz Laguna

The mystical Mt. Makiling is an inactive volcano rising about 1,109 meters above sea level. It is home to approximately
2,048 different species of plants and is ideal for nature tripping, trekking, and bird and butterfly watching. The University
of the Philippines campus and the hot springs and resorts at the foot of the mountain also serve as major tourist draw.

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Pagsanjan Falls and Rapids - Pagsanjan and Cavinti

Sta Cruz, Laguna

The actual name of the falls is Magdapio Falls because it is actually located in the town of Magdapio. However, it is
popularly known as Pagsanjan Falls because to get to the falls, one has to “shoot the rapids”Island, from Pagsanjan.

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Seven Lakes - San Pablo

Sta Cruz, Laguna 

Each nestled in a depression created long ago by volcanic activity, the seven lakes are: Sampaloc, Mojicap, Palakpakin,
Calibato, Pandin, Yambo, and Bunot.

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Apo Reef Natural Park

Mamburao, Mindoro Occidental

Covering an area of 35 square Kilometers, Apo Reef is the squand largest reef in the world. It has a wide variety of
marine life, and it is ideal for drift diving. Apo Island is divided by a narrow lagoon which runs from east to west.

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Calawagan Mountain Resort

Mamburao, Mindoro Occidental

The resort’s main attraction is the Calawagan River, which has won the Cleanest Inland Body of Water Award several
times. It also features natural and man-made pools, a hanging bridge, tree houses, and a natural rain forest.

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Hulagaan Falls, Ilin Island

Mamburao, Mindoro Occidental

A cascading waterfall over 20-feet high and favored by the locals.
The main attraction of the island is the Mina de Oro Beach Resort which boasts of a fine white-sand beach.
Fifteen minutes from the beach by boat is a cave, the entrance to which you have to swim through if the tide is high

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Mamburao Beach

Mamburao, Mindoro Occidental

ne of the beaches of the province with brownish gray sand, it is ideal for swimming, boating, scuba diving, wind surfing,
snorkeling, deep sea fishing, and water skiing

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Pandan Island

he home of Pandan Island Resort, which features a beautiful strip of
whitish-sand beach. The place is also very ideal for picnics

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Mamburao, Mindoro Occidental

Tayamaan Beach

Mamburao, Mindoro Occidental

This one-hectare beach is lined with coconut trees and is a favorite swimming spot of the local residents.

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White Island 

This mile-long beach with smooth and powdery white sand is ideal for picnics and swimming

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Mamburao, Mindoro Occidental

Aganahaw Island

Calapan, Mindoro Oriental

The island has a wide expanse of beach with whitish sand. Suitable for swimming and picnicking.

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Buyayao Island

Calapan, Mindoro Oriental

This rocky island has waters ideal for deep-sea fishing and mountains inhabited by big snakes called sobre kama.

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Bulalacao Beach

Calapan, Mindoro Oriental

A local favorite, this beach is frequented by excursionists.

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Mt. Halcon

Calapan, Mindoro Oriental

The fourth highest point in the country rising 2,586 meters above sea level, this mountain is a favorite among
mountaineers, trekkers, and other nature lovers. Wild tamaraws still roam its forests.

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Puerto Galera

Calapan, Mindoro Oriental

a popular destination among tourists. Aside from the beautiful beaches, the town also offers a number
of tourist facilities. The waters are ideal for scuba diving

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Honda Bay

Puerto Princesa, Palawan

One of the major destinations near Puerto Princesa City, ideal for snorkeling and other water-related activities

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Calauit Island, Wildlife Sanctuary

Puerto Princesa, Palawan

his 3,700-hectare game preserve and wildlife sanctuary is inhabited by African wildlife like zebras, giraffes and gazelles,
along with various indigenous species that abound in the island. Sea turtles, sea cows, and other varieties of marine life
also live in the waters surrounding the island

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El Nido

Puerto Princesa, palawan

host to some of the most beautiful limestone islands and high-end resorts in the Philippines. It is also an
established diving site

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Puero Princesa Subterranean National Park

Puerto Princesa, Palawan

This large park is composed of primary rain forests and limestone forests. It also has several hundred hectares of marine
preserve. Its most interesting feature, however, is an 8.2-kilometer-long subterranean river that can be explored on
board a paddle boat. To visit the park, which is managed by the city government of Puerto Princesa, one will have to
register at the park office located in Puerto Princesa City

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Tabon Cave

Puerto Princesa, Palawan

his cave is called the “Cradle of Philippine Civilization,” because the remains of the 22,000-year-old Tabon Man,
believed to be the earliest human in the archipelago, was discovered here

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Tubbatha Reefs National Marine Park

Puerto Princesa, Palawan

This marine park boasts the biggest coral reefs as well as the largest diversity of marine life in the world. It is the first
Natural World Heritage Site in the country

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Bathala Cabes

Boac, Marinduque

These mystical caves are said to be the repository of psychic powers emanating from various points of the universe. They
are believed to form a complex of seven caves, but currently only four have been explored

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Mt. Malindig 

Boac, Marinduque

Rising 3,167 feet above the sea, Mt. Malindig dominates the south of Marinduque. Half of it is still covered with dense
forest, while the other half has been deforested by slash-and-burn farmers.

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Natangco Islet Brgy Silangan

Boac, Marinduque

an eight-hectare islet with a short stretch of powdery white-sand beach that gradually slopes into the sea. Its
waters teem with corals and marine life (Moorish idols, butterfly fishes, occasional siganids, etc.), making it a haven for
scuba divers

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Paadjao Falls Brgy Bukbok 

Boac, Marinduque

This series of gently cascading falls end in a 10-foot-deep pool of crystal-clear water. It is an ideal place for picnicking and
camping

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Lamon Bay 

Lucena, Quezon Province

A very rich fishing ground and home of various living corals. Some parts of the bay, like the beaches in Gumaca and
Plaridel, are ideal for swimming

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Mt. Banahaw

Lucena, Quezon Province

This 7,382-foot extinct volcano famous for its mystical attributes. Unique religious rites are held every Holy Week,
participated by pilgrims who believe that Christ walked on this mountain

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Quezon National park

Lucena, Quezon Province

The 983-hectare park is composed of an intricate system of caves, waterfalls, springs, creeks, gorges, and ravines against
a quaint backdrop of lush greenery

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Aliwanyag Beach 

Romblon 

located in a secluded cove along Looc Bay. The nearest road ends about half a kilometer from it,
which means to get there, one has to trek for 10 to 15 minutes across rice fields

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Bonbon beach

Romblon

his 500-meter-long, 18-meter-wide beach is covered with fine white sand and features a gradually sloping ocean floor
free of sea grass and sharp stones.

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Dubduban-Bita Falls

Romblon

The seven-tiered falls lies amidst dense vegetation and cool surroundings. The first (topmost) tier is a 70-foot-tall stream
of blue-green waters falling from the top of a hill. The bottom tier ends in a shallow pool.

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Garing Falls 

Romblon 

he cool waters of Garing Falls form two lakes, the larger one three fathoms deep and 15 meters wide.

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Mt Guiting-guiting

Romblon

Mt. Guiting-guiting is the highest peak in Romblon, rising a little more than 6,000 feet abovsea level. Considered one of
the more formidable mountains in the country, it offers a challenge to anyone who wants to scale its peakk

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Daranak and Batlagan Falls

Antipolo, Rizal

he magnificent 14-meter Daranak Falls is situated amidst lush greeneries that have been converted into a park/ resort.
The place is ideal for picnicking and swimming. A short walk over a bamboo bridge to the top of Daranak are smaller
cascades. Still a bit further on is the equally majestic Batlag Falls, set in more natural surroundings that one can explore
on foot

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Hinulugang Taktak 

Antipolo, Rizal

The town of Antipolo has been known for this fall even before World War I. This mountain resort has picnic cottages, a
swimming pool and of course the falls itself, which is currently being restored to its former glory. During the month of
May, cultural concerts and plays are held in the area

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Wawa

Antipolo, Rizal

one of the few rock-climbing sites in the Philippines. The rock walls vary in height between 80 to 160 feet and
provide different levels of difficulty for the climbers

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Hoyop-hoyopan cave

legaspi, Albay

a Bicolano word meaning "blow-blow," referring here to the sound of the wind rushing through the
cave. This popular site was formerly used by the primitive people as an abode

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Malinao Falls 

Legaspi, albay

he pool at the base of the falls is ideal for swimming.

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Mataginting falls

legazpi, Albay

he pool at the base of the falls is ideal for swimming.

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Mayon Volcano

Legazpi, Albay 

Of all the volcanoes in the world, Mayon is the only one that has an almost perfect cone. Its name is derived from the
Bicolano word magayon, which means beautiful. It stands 2,462 meters high (2.451 meters above sea level) with a radius
of 100 kilometers from the broad base and a diameter of 0.5 kilometer. Mountaineers enjoy climbing the beautiful slope
of Mount Mayon. Anyone who wants to attempt the ascent though should first get the go-signal of the Philippine
Commission on Volcanology and Seismology (Philvolcs) to be sure that it is safe to climb

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Annual Surfing Competition

Virac Catanduanes

This competition is held during the months of September and October and is participated in by local and foreign tourists.
The date of the competition is movable

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Balongbong Falls

Virac, Catanduanes

This is one of the most popular natural attractions in the province. The falls feeds the main Bato River with clear and
sparkling water cascading from the slopes of the Boctot Mountain Chain.

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Bonot Resort

Virac, Catanduanes

This place is ideal for swimming and picnicking.

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Buyo Cave

Virac, Catanduanes

The cave has beautiful’ stalactites and stalagmites and is surrounded by small rolling hills.

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Igang Beach

Virac, Catanduanes

A haven for surfers, this beach also offers a number of caves for exploration, and several coral formations ideal for spear
fishing. Only some parts of the beach are ideal for swimming though.

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Mamangal and Balite Beaches 

Virac, Catanduanes

These beaches boast creamy white sand and blue waters that are ideal for snorkeling and spear fishing because of the
presence of well-developed coral formations

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Luyang Caves

Virac, Catanduanes

These are grotto-like structures made of limestone

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Puraran beach

Viran, Catanduanes

Internationally known as “Majestic,” this is the site for softboard surfing

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Bagasbas Beach

Daet, Camarines Norte

This beach is the most popular in the province. It has gray sand, with a gently sloping sea floor and tall waves, making it
ideal for swimming, body boarding, and surfing.

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Mercedes Islands

Daet, Camarines Norte

The municipality of Mercedes is the site of the most beautiful and easily accessible islands in the province. One of these
has a resort with complete amenities; the rest have not yet been developed for tourism and fishing communities.

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Batongan Cave

Masbate

This large cave has three chambers, one on top of the other. Inside the base chamber are two stones shaped like an altar
and pulpit, creating a religious ambiance. The topmost chamber is home to numerous bats, which provide the people
with guano, a kind of fertilizer

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Cagpating Island 

Masbate 

This island is noted for its crystal-clear waters and beautiful beaches, which offer a panoramic view of the Masbate
mainland

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Matangtubig Springs

Masbate

he three springs of Matangtubig are surrounded by giant trees and lush vegetation

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Putting Baybay Beach

Masbate

his wide white-sand beach is ideal for surfing because of the strong waves coming from the Sibuyan Sea.

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Bulus Spring of Irosin

Sorsogon

The water from this spring is cool and clear, and emits a thin smoke.
It forms a small pool (about 7 by 10 meters) that is used for bathing.

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Bulusan lake

Sorsogon

Bulusan Lake lies at the heart of a 3,672-hectare national park. It has a circumference of 2,006 meters and a maximum
capacity of 3,472 cubic meters.

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Masacrot Spring 

Sorsogon

A man-made pool with cool and natural bubbling soda water.

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Rizal Beach

Sorsogon

This long and sandy beach is ideal for boating, swimming, and beach combing. Vacationists can stay at a resthouse or at
any of a line of cottages set amidst a fruit orchard

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Whale Sharks

Sorsogon

Donsol is probably the only place in the world where one can see rare whale sharks in large numbers. The whale shark
(Rhincodon typus) can grow to a length of 60 feet, and is considered the world’s largest fish. It comes to Donsol in
considerable numbers between December and May each year.

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