I've heard a lot about Bicol Region, about its famous volcano with a perfect-cone and the dare-devil adventure in Camsur Water-Sports Complex, the spectacular beauty of Caramoan Peninsula and the tongue-scorching cuisine. Oh, must I mention that this is the home of our local barbie-doll Bb. Pilipinas winner and 1st runner up Ms. Universe 2010 Venus Raj?
When my friend informed me that there's a Cebu Pacific for Legazpi City in Albay, I was ecstatic. " This is it!" - I said to myself. I will now have a chance to see the mighty Mayon Volcano in a distance.
Transportation from the airport is the least of your worry because there are several rent-a-car services inside the airport compound. If your baggage is not that big and heavy, you may also wait for a tricycle beyond the "Welcome To Legazpi City" signage which is a 5 minutes walk from departure area. It'll cost you P50/pax from airport to your chosen hotel. Lucky for us, one of the concern locals volunteered to take us to Twilight Zone where we stayed - for free! :)
Where to stay is not going to be a problem for any local or international tourist. There are several hotels, inns and resort within and a little outside of the city. Accommodations are indicated at end of this blog. There are three (3) of us int his trip. Though we can spend extra money for the hotel but saving it for the tour is one of our best decision. We are trying to save for accommodation - yes, but we also don't want to sacrifice a decent - comfortable bed to look forward to at the end of the day. Its a unanimous decision to stay in Twilight Zone Hotel, Its only P500/pax for a night and facilities includes shower, TV, Air conditioned room, intercom and free use of telephone. The place is located along Rizal St., the city's main thoroughfare, in the Legazpi Port District, the city's central business district.
Our first day in the city was spent mostly by touring the city proper: Aquinas Church, located in front of Rizal Park; Daraga Church, Cagsawa Ruins, Embarcadero, Legazpi seaside, etc.
Options for food are several. I highly recommend to try Biggs! This is not a fast food but a local resto Bicol people are so proud of.
Other accommodations are the following:
- CasaBlanca Hotel
- Ellis Ecotel
- Hotel St. Ellis
- Hotel Venezia
- La Roca Veranda Suites
- Pinehurst Suiets
- Tanchuling Hotel
- The Oriental Hotel
- Tyche Botique Hotel
- Vista Al Mayon
These are just a few of them. There's a lot of Inns and dormitories and other accommodations within the city and in old Albay area.
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