Andrea Angeles - BICOL

Bicol

Bicol is one of the tourist spot here in Philippines because it has many Tourist attraction like "Mayon Volcano.  Mt. Mayon is one of the famous tourist attraction in Philippine and Asia. The volcano is world's famous because of it's nearly perfect cone. Mayon Volcano is located north of Legaspi City. Mt. Mayon is one of the most visited tourist destination because of its enchating scenic view.

Bicol is also rich in cultural and architectural heritage. The structure of the buildings like churches are dated back from the the Spanish Period. For nature lovers, Bicol has much to offer. There are many beautiful natural scenery around Bicol like mountains, volcanoes, lakes, hot springs, rivers, caves and waterfalls. Bicol Region has many landmarks that are also tourist attractions that this Region can offer to visitors.

  

Bicol Region Tourist Attraction

Puraran Beach: The white sand beach is internationally known as "Majestic" in which this is the site for surfboard surfing.
Busay Falls: Busay Falls has a seven-tiered cascading white foam that it is considered as one of the highest  waterfalls in the country.

Hoyop-Hoyopan Cave: It is believed that this cave is the home of the native in the area a long time ago. The cave is a natural tunnel like structure. Hoyop-Hoyopan Cave is one of the natural tourist attraction in Albay. Calabidongan Caves: The grotto-like formation inside is so enchanting in which it amazes visitors and tourist. The cave is also known as the "Caves of the Bats". The cave is good for trekking inside.    Daraga Catholic Church: It is an 18th century church in which was built by Franciscan missionaries in 1773. The church is highly regarded by art enthusiast and considered above standard because of it's rich baroque architecture and the structure is huge. Camalig Catholic Church: A missionary church which was built out of volcanic rocks. Tourist and visitors come here to see the relics from the Hoyop-hoyopan caves. The archeological findings amazes the visitors and tourist because it depicts the historical origins of the people. The relic shows the early Malaysian influence through the burial jars excavated. One of the famous tourist attractions. Barcelona Church: The church was beautiful built coral reefs were used to form the walls. The enchanting carvings on the coral reef façade makes the church a priceless relic. The church was built in 1874. Bulusan Lake: Also known as the "Switzerland of the Orient" Located at the center of the Bulusan National Park.              The Famous Food in Bicol                   The one and only " BICOL EXPRESS"   Bicol Express (Bikol: Sinilihan) is a popular Filipino dish which was popularized in the district of Malate, Manila but made in traditional Bicolano style.[1][2] It is a stew made from long chilies (siling mahaba in Tagalog, lada panjang in Malay/Indonesian), coconut milk, shrimp paste or stockfish, onion, pork, and garlic. It is said to have evolved from gulay na may lada, another Bicolano dish which is nowadays presented as one of the many variants of Bicol Express. Bicol Express was named after the passenger train service[3] from Manila to the Bicol region, a region in the Philippines famous for its spicy cuisine.