Tabaco Travel Guide

 cyndymc Says:  It was the Americans who initially built the Seismological instrument now being used by the Philippines Astronomical, Geological and Seismological Agency (PAGASA). Based on historical and scientific studies over a period of many hundreds of years that Mt. Mayon's eruptions... 

 cyndymc Says:  The closing of Mayon Resthouse didn't stop it from being included in tourists' itinerary. Many travelers still go up the Resthouse park/picnic grounds to have a glimpse of Mt. Mayon. The resthouse is said to be located halfway to the tip of Mayon Volcano, about 8500 feet... 

 cyndymc Says:  St. John the Baptist Parish Church is a centuries-old church declared a National Historical Landmark per Presidential Decree 260 on August 1, 1993. It was acclaimed as "one of the most stately religious structures in the province of Albay". The Franciscan Fathers came to do... 

 rmcuesta Says:  Nestles on the eastern slopes of Mt Mayon at an altitude of 2,700 ft. An excellent summer resort with almost similar temperature with that of Baguio at 28°C. It is popularly known as "heaven on earth" because of the hanging clouds and the pleasant climate where cool and... 

 i-s-a Says:  San Juan Bautista Church is an old Spanish church built in 1861. It is a very beautiful architecture with a separate belltower and an adjoining cemetary and chapel. This church is huge with imposing walls just like the ones we see in Intramuros.I didn't have the opportunity... 

 i-s-a Says:  All along, I thought the town Tabaco got its name from the word "tobacco" and how wrong I was. And so I searched the net and found this informative site let's learn some folklore. Word has it that the town of Tabaco got its name during the Spanish colonial years, when the... 

 i-s-a Says:  Fruits abound in Albay. You can find many stalls by the roadside where they sell fresh produce like santol, papaya, banana, young coconuts, etc. Here, a kilo of Papaya cost 15pesos only...cheap...cheap...cheap! So have fun and eat at your heart's desire :0) 

 cyndymc Says:  We were happy to find a Jollibee outlet in Tabaco City, so we decided to buy snack for the driver, and breakfast for me and hubby. Aside form fast, delicous value meals, for us, Jollibee is the safest place to relieve yourselves before you set off for a roadtrip. I don't... 

 i-s-a Says:  The place is small (with only two tables), simple and clean. Owned by an old lady, Aling Mer (who else? ^o^). It is famous for its delicious native cakes (kakanin)....suman sa ibos, aroyo, latik and hot cocoa choco drink.Note: The cocoa drink is extremely hot but without... 

 cyndymc Says:  The shop sells a wide variety of abaca footwear, bags and decors, as well as other native products. I bought all my souvenir items and "pasalubongs" (token gifts for relatives/friends) at Ariannes because I liked the attention and patience bestowed on me by the proprietress.... 

 monina_c Says:  There is no single shop that I recommend in this tip. The stretch of the street on the right side of the Tabaco City Capitol building is a pasalubong shoppers' heaven. All you have to do is get there early (or late) and go mad. :) The little shops carry tabak (bolos from... 

 cyndymc Says:  Don't be surprised and never laugh when you see locals make the rounds of religious icons in the church to kiss and/or touch them. As in other Bicol towns and cities, the religious icons are kissed or touched by devotees, then they touch the part of the body that needs...