{"id":6012,"date":"2017-10-05T09:58:41","date_gmt":"2017-10-05T01:58:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/?p=6012"},"modified":"2017-10-05T13:18:53","modified_gmt":"2017-10-05T05:18:53","slug":"things-to-do-in-albay-bicol","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/2017\/10\/05\/things-to-do-in-albay-bicol\/","title":{"rendered":"Things to Do in Albay, Bicol"},"content":{"rendered":"

It\u2019s time to explore Bicolandia! Check out these five fun things to do in Albay on your vacation at one of the best tourist destinations in the Philippines.<\/p>\n

Also read: Legazpi, Albay: History, fun and adventure, and lots of spicy food<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Experience a different kind of roadtrip via Bicol ATV Adventure<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Bicol ATV Adventure<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Also read: Bicol ATV Adventure<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Now\u2019s the perfect time to have the best roadtrip you can have courtesy of ATV tours in Bicol. As one of the most popular activities to do in Albay, you should not miss out on getting the chance to try riding an all-terrain vehicle as you drive through riverbeds, grasslands, and rocky trails and come rain or shine! For those who haven\u2019t tried driving an ATV yet, there are guides available on site who will teach you the basics to get you started.<\/p>\n

Indulge in Bicol cuisine<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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PASTA PINANGAT (Php 130) by Small Talk Cafe.\u00a0Taro leaves and coconut milk blended in white sauce and mixed with pasta<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

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SILI ICE CREAM by 1st Colonial Grill.\u00a0This chili flavored ice cream is one of the restaurant\u2019s bestsellers. It comes in three different levels, with Levels 1 to 3 at Php 89.00, and Volcano level, the hottest of all, at Php 110<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Also read: 1st Colonial Grill in Albay, Bicol<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Welcome to the land of mouthwatering Filipino dishes! Bicol is famous for its delicacies made up mostly of coconut milk, greens, and spices so if you\u2019re up for a hot and spicy food trip then you\u2019re at the right place. Albay is where you\u2019ll find all sorts of quirky dishes, from chili-flavored ice cream to coconut milk pasta. Make sure to try these awesome dishes you\u2019ll only find in Albay!<\/p>\n

Also read: Experience Bicolano fusion cuisine in Small Talk Cafe, Albay<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Go Spelunking at Hoyop-Hoyopan Cave<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Hoyop-hoyopan cave<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

If spelunking is your jam, hop on now to Hoyop-hoyopan cave in Camalig, Albay. For only Php 150 per person, you will be guided through a cave that houses interesting rock formations as if you\u2019re in another world. As you go through the cave, you will learn a piece of history and the events that transpired in this historical chamber.<\/p>\n

Also read: A visit to Albay’s historical cave: Hoyop-hoyopan cave<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Shop\u00a0for handmade products in Bicol’s best souvenir shops<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Christmas items from Shelmed Cottage Treasures<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

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Bags from Talulabell<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Also read: Talulabell Handmade Crafts in Bicol<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Well, what\u2019s a trip without buying souvenirs? You definitely have to shop great finds in Albay, where you\u2019ll find various handmade products which make for perfect souvenirs. Beautiful functional items such as bags, figurines, and accessories are the best things to buy here as they are made from high-quality materials that can only be found in Bicol. Help the locals of Bicol and promote their products as you buy from them!<\/p>\n

Also read: The best of Albay handicrafts: Shelmed Cottage Treasures<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Tour the city and see Albay’s historical sites<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Have your photo taken with the Mayov Volcano at the backdrop at Cagsawa Ruins<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Also read: Cagsawa Ruins in Albay<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

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Daraga Church<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Also read: Daraga Church in Albay, Bicol<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Albay is a known destination for adventure buffs, great food, and historical sites. Make sure to drop by the famous landmarks before you leave, such as the Cagsawa Ruins and the Daraga Church. Albay is a place where you can learn history and enjoy your vacation at the same time, so make the most out of your time to visit the historical places Bicol is known for.<\/p>\n

Do you know other fun things to do when in Bicol? Share us your thoughts below!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

It\u2019s time to explore Bicolandia! Check out these five fun things to do in Albay on your vacation at one of the best tourist destinations in the Philippines.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":6016,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[47,488,469,20,23,57,64,80],"tags":[471,472,499,504,510,767,768,769],"class_list":["post-6012","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-park","category-albay","category-bicol","category-museum","category-market","category-historical","category-nature","category-churches","tag-albay","tag-bicol","tag-daraga-church","tag-cave","tag-legazpi","tag-cagsawa-church","tag-sili-ice-cream","tag-spelunking"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6012","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6012"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6012\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":6025,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6012\/revisions\/6025"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/6016"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6012"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6012"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6012"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}