Mt. Iriga
Rising some 4,823 feet above the sea
level, Mt. Iriga is a challenging climb and offers a panoramic view of
the entire Bicol River basin area. A crater and gully was formed during
the mountain's last recorded eruption on January 4, 1614. The crater
drops to some 500 feet deep from the summit. It's cold surrounding makes
it a fitting habitat for wild berries and a local species of pine called
agoho, which abundantly grows in the area.
Ilian Hill
A prominent promontory located at
Barangay San Nicolas right at the foot of Mt. Iriga, the hill provides a
clear bird’s eye view of the city and a panoramic vista of lakes Baao
Sabang and Tubigan Falls
Found in Waras River, Tubigan Falls
cascading 15 feet in height while Sabang Falls, a tiered waterfalls
surging at 24 feet in height
Aeta (Agta) Tribal Settlement
Located on the eastern slope of Mt. Iriga, Ilian Hill
settlement provides a glimpse of some aspects of the acculturized life
of the Aetas. Many tourist come to visit and mingle with the descendants
of the ancient Filipinos. The “rinampo”, a war dance imitating wild
roosters in combat, can be seen performed by the natives. These cultural
communities are cared for by the government
Calvario Hill
In ancient times, this place was the lair of the most
feared ”aswang” . When the Spanish conquerors came, they built a
building where Spanish officials met in this place was called “Casino
Espanol”. During World War II the Japanes built here the watchtower to
spot the guerillas. Many Filipinos martyrs were tortured which makes
this place doubly significant
Philtranco Transport Heritage Museum
This museum is the first and only
one of its kind in the Philippines. It is located at the Philtranco
terminal, the old ALATCO (Albert Louis Ammen Transportation Company)
compound in the city. Frequented by students, researchers and tourists
from all over the country and some parts of th world, the museum offers
a historical review of the first and oldest bus company in the
Philippines - in pictures and memorabilia
Kinuwartelan
Located 7 kilometers away from the city, the Spanish
authorities used this as their garison and at the same time prison for “insurectos”.
The ruins of the building still remain
Defenders of Bataan and Corregidor Marker
Located at the northeastern corner
of Rizal Park, constructed and inaugurated last March 3, 1985 to give
honor to Filipinos particularly Bicolanos both living and deceased who
fought the Japanese Imperialist Army during World War II unpaid
Guerilla Remnants, 6th Army USAFFE and PHILCOM Bicol Area
Emerald Grotto of Our Lady of
Lourdes
This grotto is built on top of
Calvario Hill at the Ibalon Hotel compound. The grotto faces Mt. Iriga
and offers a bird's eye view of the city's central business district.
this is where the Tinagba Festival culminates with the offering of the
first and freshest harvest. During Lent, the grotto is also the set for
the Crucifixion scene of the street play on the Passion and Death of
Christ.
St. Anthony de Padua Parish
The center of Irigueńos faith. Folks
from all walks of life gather here to give homage to the Almighty for
the blessings they receive each day. Major religious ceremonies are held
here and this makes the parish popular to the neighboring
municipalities. This 18th century old church has a great history to its
name.
Inorogan Chapel
Erected at the top of a hill at
Barangay Sto. Domingo, the chapel was built by a local philanthropist to
commemorate the miraculous escape from death and destruction of the
inhabitants residing at the foot of Mt. Sumagang during its 1614
eruption. The miracle was attributed to the intercesion of the Blessed
Virgin Mary, whose image is popularly known as OUR LADY OF ANGUSTIA,
said to have been found by three Agta hunters at the present site of the
chapel.
