10 THINGS TO DO & REASONS Why You Should Visit & Explore the “City of Love”, Tabaco City, Albay! ❤

  1. MAYON PLANETARIUM & SCIENCE PARK / MAYON SKYLINE VIEW DECK

An educational site and nature park located at Brgy. Buang, Tabaco City that has a mini-geological museum, library, an audiovisual hall, virtual room & observation decks. Has also breathtaking views with fogs and sea of clouds. Just like your in Sagada, Baguio or Tagaytay.

2. ISLAND HOPPING via Tabaco Port

Explore the islands of Vanishing (Wara-Wara) located at Malilipot, Albay; Pinamuntugan at the municipality of Bacacay, Albay; & San Miguel Island of Tabaco.

3. ORAS FALLS

Located at Brgy. Oras, Tabaco City, is one of the hidden treasure of Tabaco. Has crystal clear, clean & cold water that is reached within a 15-20 minute trek.

4. MARCASOTES

Taste like a chiffon cake, Marcasotes is one of Tabaco City’s native delicacies. It is made of flour, margarine, milk & sugar and steamed in a clay pot for 30 minutes with an open fire. Has just right amout of sweetness and best paired with a hot chocolate.

5. TABAK MAKING

Tabaco City is known for its cutlery industry and mostly of its “Panday” (Blacksmith) is located at Brgy. Cobo. The knives, bolo, scissors and other products are made with hardwork, patience and love.

6. ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST PARISH CHURCH

Aka the “Tabaco Church”, is founded by the Franciscans and was made from dark volcanic soil and stone. It is located at the heart of Tabaco City & also declared a National Culture Treasure of the Philippines.

7. CIMBURRIO

An old dome Catholic chapel that is made from blocks of volcanic lava & was built during the Spanish era. Its architecture is a combination of baroque and medieval & also declared as one of the National Treasures of the Philippines.

8. BAHAY na BATO

Owned by the talented poet, Angela Manalang-Gloria, this stone house was built during the Spanish era & made from stone and capiz. It is also the only stone house in Tabaco City & declared as one of the Cultural Heritage Site of the Philippines.

9. PADYAK / SIKAD-SIKAD

Tabaco City is also known as “The Padyak Capital of the Philippines” because of a greater volume of padyak in the City. It is also the most common mode of transportation in Tabaco City.

10. ADELAIDA FARM & RESORT

Located in Brgy. San Vicente, Tabaco City, this newly built farm & resort is a quick hideaway to relax & simply enjoy the beauty of nature. The place also offers instagrammable views for only Php 30 entrance fee.

ENJOY mga ka-LAKWATSA! 😀

For tour assistance, kindly contact Tabaco City Tourism Office,

http://tourismtabaco.com.ph

2 responses to “10 THINGS TO DO & REASONS Why You Should Visit & Explore the “City of Love”, Tabaco City, Albay! ❤”

  1. Nice place! I hope I can visit there too ❤

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  2. Janelle Ferrer Avatar
    Janelle Ferrer

    Wow! I’m a bicolana but haven’t really tour around Albay.

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