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REACHING THE PARK FROM METRO MANILA |
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The Park can be reached from Manila via Naga City
by air and bus.
Metro Manila – Pili (Naga City) by air: Philippine
Airlines and Asian Spirit to has regular flights to Naga City. The airport
is located in Pili, some 30 minutes from Naga City. The flight lasts 35 to
60 minutes depending on the aircraft, and costs around P 2,500.00 to P
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Metro Manila – Pili (Naga City) by road: Different
bus companies ply the route along Maharlika highway. It takes 9 to 12 hours
to reach destination. A one-way fare costs from P300.00 to P500.00 depending
on the company and quality of transport. The most important liners are
Philtranco , JB Lines and Tritran . |
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Pili/Naga to the park: From the airport, take a
30-minute jeep ride (P 5.00) that will take you to the Naga City market.
From the bus station, take a tricycle (P 3.50) to the same destination. |
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Jeepneys stationed near the Naga City market leave
for Barangay Panicuason / Carolina. After a 5-km, 30-minute ride (P11.00),
get off at the Girl Scout of the Philippines office in Panicuason and walk
the road leading to the Protected Area Office. |
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Best Time to Visit
Visitors can best hike through Mt. Isarog’s forests
during the dry period occurring from January to April. In the lowlands, the
temperature ranges from 20.8 °C in February to 33.6 °C in May. It decreases
by 0.6°C for every 100-meter climb to the top. |
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Local Eco- tourism Destinations and Cultural
Activities
Mt. Isarog Summit. An 8-10 hour hike from
Barangay Panicuason offers an unforgettable view of the crater and plains of
the Bicol Peninsula. Hikers follow the Panicuason trail which leads through
the mossy forest. At higher elevations, trees are dwarfed and twisted by the
climate and strong winds. The trail has six campsites located at different
elevations. Camp One is an hour’s hike from Panicuason. Hikers are advised
to bring their own water for this hike. From Camp One up to Camp Six,
drinking water can be availed from clean streams and waterfalls along the
way.
Malabsay Falls. Visiting the Park will not
be complete without admiring the Malabsay Falls near the Park entrance,
where visitors can have picnics and swim. Nabuntulan Spring. Near Malabsay
Falls, it can be reached by following a forested mountain trail. Magragobrob
Waterfalls. Located inside the crater of Mt. Isarog in Barangays Aroro and
San Pedro, Goa. Sulfuric water emanates from this 40-meter waterfall which
drains into the Rangas River. Mountaineers coming down from the summit along
the Panicuason trail, rest here. Consocep Mountain Resort. Located at
Barangay Tigaon adjacent to the Park boundary. The Tumaguiti and Bulalacao
waterfalls and four smaller ones are found here. A well-maintained path
leads from the car park to the falls. Close to the river are small areas
specially designed for rest and recreation. Hiwacloy Sulfur Springs. Located
at Barangay Hiwacloy, Goa. Their warm sulfuric spring water is known to cure
skin diseases and other minor ailments.
World War II Tunnels. Constructed by
Japanese soldiers in barangays Tinangis and Curry in Pili and in Del Rosario
and Guinaban in Ocampo. Consult local barangay captains before venturing
into the "unknown". Slide Falls in Curry. Located at Pili, the falls can be
sighted from the Quirino highway. The falls are believed to hold Japanese
treasure within its vicinity.
Deer Farm. Established by the Provincial
Government in Barangay Consocep, it hosts five different species of
Australian deer. The Government intends to venture into a full-scale trading
of deer meat, leather and antlers.
Butterfly Farm. A garden in the provincial
capitol in Pili known for its wide variety of flowers and butterflies.
Market in Naga City. A cornucopia of native
handicrafts and delicacies are found here: Pili sweets, abaca mats, slippers
and home decors. |
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Food
Visitors are familiar with Bicolano delicatessen
offered at Aling Conching’s situated along Diversion Road and Kanyaman near
Villa Caceres. Downtown Chinese restaurants serve cheap yet delicious food.
A meal in a restaurant costs a minimum of P150.00. The eateries along
Peñafrancia Avenue offer budget meals. A complete meal with rice, meat and
vegetable dishes costs around P80.00.
Try Bicol Express, a local delicacy made of chopped
green pepper (sili), sautéed in alamang, chopped meat and boiled in coconut
milk. Other Bicolano specialties include pangat and kinalas. |
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Entrance Fees
Entrance Fees are paid at the Park entrance gate in barangay
Panicuason. Filipinos pay P5.00, while foreigners US$10. Those wanting to
spend the night at the Protected Area Office have to add P30.00
(professionals) and P10.00 (students). |
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Accommodation
The city proper has many pension houses but travelers will
appreciate the ones located outside the city. Villa Caceres is five minutes
away, along Magsaysay Avenue. It offers good service and quality amenities:
clean rooms, a swimming pool, sauna, bar and restaurant, and a shuttle that
will take visitors to and from the airport. Rooms cost P700.00 to 3,000.00
per night. A cheaper alternative is the L ucky Fortune Hotel and located at
27, Abella St. in Naga City. Rooms cost P600.00 to P 1,600.00 per night.
There are two resorts located in Barangay Carolina along Paganiban Drive,
the road leading to the Park entrance. The first one is Magic Splash Resort
. It has two swimming pools, a function hall, restaurant and bar. Rooms
(double and triple occupancy) cost respectively P 600.00 and P 650.00 per
night. Further uphill, you will find Peñafrancia Resort . It stands in the
middle of a farm and has a rustic ambiance. Suited for seminars and
workshops, is has a function hall and cottages hosting up to 10 guests for
P2,500 per night. |
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