Activities in Southeast Luzon
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Palogtoc Falls
A successful conquest of Mt Bulusan deserves a soak in the Palogtoc Falls. This grotto is accessible by a 500m walk from a trailhead off the main road between the park entrance and San Roque (it’s also on the Bulusan–Irosin jeepney route). It features a gorgeous cold-water pool fed by falls beside a shady river, with mercifully no visible concrete, just a few low-key bamboo and nipa huts. It’s a lovely spot, especially if you luck out and are there alone.
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Kadlagan Outdoor Shop & Climbing Wall
For gear rental, guides and tips on hiking and climbing, Kadlagan Outdoor Shop & Climbing Wall is the place to go. Shop owner Jojo Villareal is a wealth of information, knows all the local rocks and routes (and won’t recommend those he thinks are overused) and is usually here in the evenings. He can organise guides for hikes up Mt Isarog and occasionally takes groups to the Caramoan Peninsula.
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Mt Isarog Hot Springs
At Panicuason, Mt Isarog Hot Springs has five natural hot-to-tepid pools. These offer a good way to relax after a trek in the Mt Isarog National Park. The springs are a 1.3km walk off the main road, just before the road to the national park, and combined with Malabsay Falls make a good day trip from Naga.
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Steady Eddie
Steady Eddie is the only dive centre in town. You can call a few days ahead and try to join one of the weekend dive expeditions to sites such as Pasacao, on the Ragay Gulf, and Catanduanes. Costs run from US$80 for three dives.
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Mateo Hot & Cold Springs Resort
Mateo Hot & Cold Springs Resort, outside Irosin at the foot of Mt Bulusan, has – as you’d expect from the name – hot and cold pools. It often gets crowded and noisy (and, on weekends, a bit grubby).
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Malbog Hot Springs
A couple of kilometres inland from the town are the Malbog Hot Springs, where a series of bathing pools have been constructed to tap the water; development here is ongoing.
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Bicol Adventure & Tours
Bicol Adventure & Tours is a professional operation that can tailor a range of tours, and has been leading hikers up Mt Mayon for several years.
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