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Towns and Cities
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JOVELLAR
- Naglaus Underground River, a 300-ft. long and largely unexplored natural formation, is also accessible by foot trail. A bamboo raft is used to negotiate the tunneled river.
- Del Rosario Caves is a grotto-like cavern naturally formed on a hillside. It is accessible by foot trails.
- Mataginting Falls, a broad waterfall cascading into a river, is accessible only by foot trail.
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LEGASPI CITY
- The Headless Monument, along Lapu-Lapu St., in front of the post office and near the wharf, commemorates the unknown heroes who died at the hands of the Japanese in World War II.
- Kapuntukan Hill, shaped like a sleeping lion, is located less than a km. away from the pier, passing through Victory Village. It has a panoramic view of the city and the neighboring towns on the north, Manito and the islands of Rapu-Rapu.
- The Legaspi Heroes Memorial Trylon, at the corner of Rizal and Quezon Sts., commemorates the Bicolano stand against U.S. forces in 1900.
- The St. Gregory the Great Cathedral, located near Peñaranda Park, was built in 1834 mainly through the generosity of Pedro Romero. The St. Raphael Church, along Penaranda St., opposite the Plaza Rizal, has a ten-ton chunk of volcanic rock from Mayon as an altar.
- The Liberty Bell, a bronze bell installed in 1945 by the American Liberation Forces, is enclosed within a dome shaped, concrete structure with the inscription, "Whenever oppression knocks at your door, feel free to ring this bell.”
- Peñaranda Park, at the Albay District, is the site of the Provincial Capitol, the City Hall, the Department of Tourism Office and the Public Market. Plaza Rizal is located at the intersection of Peñaranda, Alonzo, Aguinaldo and Magallanes Sts..
- The Statue of the Risen Christ (Brgy. Banquerohan)
- Victory Village, located south of the city, near the port, has fishermen’s huts on stilts.
- Karangahan Falls, in Brgy. Banquerohan, has a deep catch basin ideal for swimming. It is accessible by motor vehicles.
- The gray sand Puro Beach
- The Legaspi City Museum, at the City Hall, was opened last October 20, 1993. Its Gallery I displays a collection of photographs, documents, religious items, pottery, books and artifacts from the Center of Military History of the U.S. Army and photographs of World War II and the devastation of Legaspi City. Gallery II is a venue for conferences, seminars and also serves as the Art Gallery. Open Mondays-Fridays, 8am-5pm. Admission is free.
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LIBON
- Apud White Beach (Brgy. Apud)
- Cabugao Cave (Brgy. Pantao)
- Linao Cave (Brgy. Linao)
- Linao Church Ruins (Brgy. Linao)
- Libon Flaming Water (Libon Central School)
- Mulacbugac Underground River (Quigansang Burabod)
- Quiasog Cave (Brgy. Macabugos)
- Visanglitan Falls (Brgy. Talin-Talin)
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LIGAO CITY
- St. Stephen the Protomartyr Church (Poblacion)
- Unspoiled beaches are located along the coastal barangays of Catburawan, Cabarian and Maonon.
- Asistio Spring (Brgy. Basag)
- Bolinao Falls (Brgy. Ranao-Ranao)
- Busay Lake (Brgy. Busay)
- Kawa-Kawa Hills (Brgy. Paulog)
- Mabigao Lake and Caves (Brgys. Allang and Tula-Tula)
- Malison Lake (Brgys. Bonga and Pandan)
- Mt. Masaraga
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MALILIPOT
- Busay Falls, also known as Malilipot Falls, is considered as one of the highest waterfalls in the country. Its 7-tiered cascading white foam is estimated to have a total height of 800 ft. from the top. There are cool swimming holes at the foot of each cascade. Located on the northeast foothills of Mt. Mayon, it is accessible by foot trail starting from the town's church. The trail to the upper tiers begins to the right of the falls. An admission fee of Php5 is charged per person.
- Mt. Toktokon and Mt. Bulakawan are situated on the southern part and extended to the western side of the town.
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