Introducing Naga
Naga, in Camarines Sur, is one of Luzon's hipper commercial centres. Its wide streets meander instead of sticking to a conventional grid pattern, while the use of podyak - push tricycles - reigns in the tricycle madness just a little. University students abound, and many of them have sports like mountain biking and rock climbing on their résumés. An abundance of Western-style coffee shops and snazzy, upmarket eateries only enhance the cosmopolitan feel.
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In September, thousands of devotees make a pilgrimage to Naga for the Peñafrancia Festival, in celebration of the Virgin of Peñafrancia, Bicol's patron saint. The town's population swells at this time and you need to book accommodation at least two months in advance.
Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
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Re: Riding the Bicol Express: PNR's train to Naga
by tanabata_hikoboshi2 27 July 2011
PNR line damaged closed till end of August 2011 Because of a damaged railway section, the Bicol Express will suspend its run from Naga…
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Re: need a medium-sized city to hang out
by St_Christopher 17 March 2011
Naga City in Camarines Sur is an alternative to Legaspi City. It's quite a vibrant mid-sized town with lots of new amenities and a decent…
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RE: Hiking and other nature experiences around Naga City
by zvolen 10 February 2011
Mt. Isarog park is one of my favorite places in the PI. Been there twice. You definitely need a guide to do any hiking. The trails are…
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