Sorsogon Province

By James Barcelona
Tourist Attractions

Bulusan Mountain Lake Resort

Sorsogon is a province of the Philippines located in the Bicol Region. It is the southernmost province in Luzon and is at the tip of Bicol Peninsula. The province is subdivided into 14 municipalities and 1 city with Sorsogon City as the provincial capital. Sorsogon is bounded in the north by the province of Albay, in the south by the San Bernardino Strait, and in the west and northwest by the Ticao and Burias Passes.

Sorsogon is characterized by an irregular topography and, except for the landlocked municipality of Irosin, all towns lie along the coast. They are all connected by concrete and asphalt roads. Mountains sprawl over the northeast, southeast and west portions. Mt. Bulusan, the tallest peak, rises 1,560 meters above sea level. The province is the gateway of Luzon to the Visayas and Mindanao through its Roll-on/Roll-off ferry terminal facilities located in the municipalities of Matnog, Pilar and Bulan. 

Siquijor Province, Philippines

By James Barcelona
Tourist Attractions

Bandilaan Butterfly Farm

Bandilaan Butterfly Farm

Category: Man-Made Attraction

Type: Special Interest

Location: Mount Bandilaan, Lazi, Siquijor

Cantabon Cave

Cantabon Cave

Category: Natural Attraction

Type: Cave

San Juan de Capilay Lake

Location: Siquijor, Siquijor  

San Juan de Capilay Lake

Category: Natural Attraction

Type: Lake Location: San Juan, Siquijor  

Siquijor is an island province of the Philippines located in the Central Visayas region. The provincial capital is the municipality also named Siquijor. It is the third smallest province in the country both in terms of population and land area, after Camiguin and Batanes. Siquijor is composed of six municipalities, namely: Enrique Villanueva, Larena, Lazi, Maria, Siquijor and San Juan. Siquijor used to be a sub-province of Negros Oriental. The province is considered by many Filipinos to be a mystical island, full of witches and other supernatural phenomena.

Sarangani Province, Philippines

By James Barcelona

Tourist Attractions

Malakahi Water Falls

Malakahi Water Falls is located of Malapatan, Sarangani Province.

Atnayan Waterfalls

Atnayan Waterfalls is located in New Canaan, Brgy. Pag-asa in Alabel, Sarangani.

Basyawan Waterfalls, a site probably fit for the truly adventurous. Its is a bit farther than Atnayan, about two hours away from Sitio New Canaan. Trekkers will also pass by three or four cascades before reaching the main falls.

Western Samar Province, Philippines

By James Barcelona

Tourist Attractions 

Mapaso Hot Spring

Mapaso Hot Spring. Located in Barangay Rizal II, Oquendo District, Calbayog City. A 30-minute ride to Oquendo from Calbayog plus 15-minute hike to the spring. “Mapaso” literally means hot. Fresh crustaceans (pokot) abound. They are naturally pinkish resembling scalded shrimps due to the high temperature.

Bangon-Bugtong Falls

Bangon-Bugtong Falls. Located in Brgy. San Joaquin of Calbayog City, an hour-and-15-minute ride to Barangay Tinaplacan plus 45-minute walk to the vicinity of the falls. Among the family of waterfalls of Calbayog City, Bangon, Bugtong Falls is one of the most majestic and spectacular spots that is worth visiting. As one ascends the stream, he will be amazed to see a circular pond about 30 meters in diameter, wide enough for swimming and deep enough for diving. The cascading water seems to come from streams flowing endlessly, resulting from the pressure of its disgorge, which becomes even bigger in volume and noticeable as the time of the day passes. Bugtong Falls is not only a tourist spot but also a potential source of power for Calbayog City and its neighboring localities.

Romblon Province, Philippines

By James Barcelona

Tourist Attractions

Mt. Guiting-Guiting

Mt. Guiting-Guiting, Sibuyan Island, Romblon

Romblon's highest peak. It is an attraction to mountaineers and is the province's major source of timber and metallic products. It is also abundant with wildlife, plant species, and waterfalls.

Cantingas River, Taclobo, San Fernando, Romblon

Cantingas River

Known for its enchanting vistas. In its mountain are found the world's smallest bat, the endangered wild cat or the singalong, and the hardest wood, the mancogo or iron wood. Cantingas River Valley is known to have the second cleanest inland water in the region.

Rizal Province, Philippines

By James Barcelona

Tourist Attractions

Hinulugang Taktak

Hinulugang Taktak is a popular mountain resort with waterfalls as main attraction.

Daranak Falls

Daranak Falls is 14 meters in height and stands majestically beneath a running stream.

Ugong Falls is peaceful scenery that offers spectacular views of Laguna de Bay and the town of Morong.