Do-It-Yourself Bicol Roadtrip (Part 2): 5 Things To Do in Albay

We checked in at Balmar Hometel at Daraga, Albay. The Hometel is owned by my friend's auntie. The rate is 435 pesos per head. We were 6 in the room. There were 3 beds and one bathroom. It’s relatively roomy for 6 people. You can reach them at (02)3462973 or 0906-591-0785 or 0932-879-1791.

Here are 5 things you can do in Daraga and Legazpi, Albay:

1. Take a pic with the glorious Mayon Volcano

It’s not a Bicol Roadtrip without a picture with the magnificent-looking Mayon Volcano. It’s a perfect-coned volcano that really needs no further introduction.

2. Visit Landmark Places - Daraga Church and Cagsawa Ruins

Daraga Church or Nuestra Señora de la Porteria Church (Our Lady of the Gate) is located in the municipality of Daraga, Albay. It’s a beautiful old church with the view of the grand Mayon Volcano.

Cagsawa Ruins are the remnants of a Franciscan Church and a reminder of the most violent eruption of Mayon Volcano. Today it stands as one of the most famous landmarks in Bicol. The glorious content of postcards from the region.

3. Go cam-whoring in Misibis Eco Park

I don’t know if this place could be reached by public transport. The place is an hour drive from the center of Legazpi. The place looks amazing! I would have loved to spend more time here but we needed to leave early. Entrance fee in Misibis Eco Park is 25 pesos per person.

Misibis Amphitheater

 

Misibis Church

Note: The Misibis Bay is different from the Eco Park. Misibis Bay is a luxury resort and a few-minute walk from the Eco Park.


4. Try Bicol Delicacies

Of couse, you must try Pinangat! Some say it’s different from Laing; some say they’re the same. I’m confused, really. All I know is that from someone who hails from Camarines, Norte, the Pinangat I tried in Legaspi was the best. Visit Dad’s Special Pinangat. It’s cheap and delicious! And don't forget to try Bicol Express.

We visited 1st Colonial Grill. The food was okay. It’s the ice cream you should try. They were legit flavored-ice creams. We tried these flavors: gabi, sili, pili, tinutong na kanin, kamote, malunggay, cucumber, salabat and kalamansi. They were all worth a try. My favorite was pili ice cream. It tastes like an ice cream I’ll buy everyday and I just really love pili when used in desserts.

Try the streetfood as well! Here we were on the streets near Pacific Mall, Legazpi.


5. Enjoy the scenery

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