Legaspi Map, Philippines

Legaspi Sightseeing

It would serve as no surprise if we see a history buff in Region 5 of the Philippine islands. The Bicol Region houses the famous Mayon Volcano, deemed to be the country’s most active volcano. It has sustained its splendid cone structure that has never failed to awe locals and foreigners alike. Besides the Mayon volcano, there are several other spots worth visiting in the region, most particularly in the city of Legaspi. read more

Legaspi History

In addition to that, the town was founded during the domain of then ruler of Albay, Gat Ibal. It was founded by the ancient settlers of Sawangan, an old barangay of the province. This small settlement of the dwellers, generally consisting of small groups of nipa and rattan huts, occupied an area called Banuang-gurang or Binanuahan, the etymology of which came from the meaning “a place in which a town was built”. It... read more

Legaspi Travel Guide

The city of Legazpi is also connected to the city of Manila via road. It takes around 10 hours by road from the city of Manila to hit the city of Legazpi. Over ten bus companies run many busses between Legazpi and Manila thus making the city of Legazpi easily accessible from the capital of Philippines. Although the city of Legazpi had railway lines by a severe typhoon destroyed most of them somewhere in the year 2006.... read more