TOURIST ASSISTANCE & SERVICES

PROVINCIAL TOURISM & CULTURAL

AFFAIRS OFFICE

Albay Tourism Bldg., Albay Astrodome Com-

plex, Capt. F. Aquende Drive, Legazpi City,

4500, Albay, Philippines

Tel: +63 (52) 820-6315, 481-0250

Email: albaytourism@gmail.com/

http://tourism.albay.gov.ph

or www.albay.go.ph

MUNICIPAL POLICE

STATION

Tel.: 486-6376

Mobile No.: 0917-8475757

LIBON FIRE STATION

Contact Nos.: 09182140621/ 09394910711/

09384128897

RURAL HEALTH UNIT

Cor. Dycoco St. & Calleja St., Brgy. Zone 4, Libon,

Albay

Tel.: 486-6329

PANTAO DISTRICT

HOSPITAL

Pantao, Libon, Albay

INTERVIDA INTEGRATED HEALTH

CENTER

Bonbon, Libon, Albay

VISITOR’S INFORMATION AND PASA-

LUBONG (VIP) CENTER

Libon Town Center

Libon, Albay

Experience Libon’s natural beauty and serenity...

and its

BEST OF ALL… EXPERIENCE LIBONGUEÑOS BRAND OF HOSPITALITY

MUNICIPAL COUNCIL FOR CULTURE, ARTS & TOURISM (MCCAT)

Ground Floor, Muncipal Hall, Brgy. Zone 2 Libon, Albay 4507, Philippines

Tel.: 486-6329 Fax: (052) 486-6101

Website: www.libon.gov.ph

E-mail Add.: mylibon@yahoo.com

AIRLINE COMPANIES

PHILIPPINE AIRLINES

Legazpi Airport Office

(63-52) 481-0780

CEBU PACIFIC

Legazpi Airport Office

(63-52) 480-5055/820-2121

TOUR OPERATORS

111 TOURS

P-4 Rawis, Legazpi City

(63-52) 820-0267/

+63 920 -8724226

MYSTERY TOURS &TRAVELS

National Road, Anislag,

Daraga, Albay, Philippines

+63 919-6255967

Other support services

QUICK FACTS

Geography

Libon is one of the 15 municipalities of

the province of Albay. It lies at the west-north

western portion of the province, 46 kms. North-

west of Legazpi City and approximate 564 kms.

South of Manila. It has a total land area of

22,713 hectares.

Political Subdivision

A first class municipality (2008), with 47

barangays politically subdivided into 7 leagues.

In 2009 CBMS, Libon has population of

68,846 inhabitants.

Language

Population

There are roughly eleven dialects (variety

of Bikol) spoken in the municipality which is

affected by the surrounding towns. Libonguenos

also speak Tagalog fluently. English is not diffi-

cult for them to communicate. (Source: CBMS

2009, LGU-Libon)

Climate

Libon is within the area classi-

fied as Type II. It has no significant dry

season but has a very pronounced rainfall

under influence of the northeast monsoon

from November to January.

Products

HOW TO GET THERE BY AIR

From Manila to Legazpi City take a plane at NAIA / Arrived at Legazpi Airport-take a van/

jeepney for hire to Libon (particularly Libon Municipal Hall).

DEPARTURE ARRIVAL

Cebu Pacific Flight 55286 6:00 A.M. 7:15 A.M.

Phil. Airlines Flight 1000210 7:00 A.M. 7:55 A.M.

Cebu Pacific Flight 55386 7:30 A.M. 8:15 A.M.

Phil. Airlines Flight 2001 8:05 A.M. 8:55 A.M.

BY LAND

Air-conditioned tourist buses ply Manila-Legazpi route daily with an average travel time 0f 10

hours , passing through scenic roads. Terminals are located at the Arneta Center, Cubao, Ma-

nila, EDSA and Pasay City. From Legazpi take a Van for hire to Libon

Take Superlines/Goldline/ Amihan-Manila/Cubao/Libon vice versa.

Note: Tourist Destinations can be reached primarily from Libon as starting point.

Palay (Rice) is the

major source of living in the

town. It is also the second major

coconut producer of Albay.

Other crops like abaca (Manila

hemp), corn, vegetables, fruits,

pili nuts are abundant too. Come to Libon, where discovery, adventure and fun begins !

Katalingkasan- Libon Festival… and now LIBON

PAROY FESTIVAL, had become our vehicle for show-

casing our illustrious past, richness and color of our

culture. PROUDLY LIBON or USTIK LIBON!... Our

battle cry for cultural identity and pride as “Rice Grana-

ry of Albay. The town who has produced– national and

local luminaries. Best of all TATAK LIBON, our

effort to brand our town, is the common Libongueno's voice to call attention for its culture of excellence it has embraced, since 1996.

Abaca Handicraft Making

at San Antonio

With our taste and with our hands…

Taste our native delicacies like rice cakes, tinuktok (taro leaves and

ground grabs with coconut milk), freshwater fishes delicacies, sea foods and the famous Bicol express. For the sweet lovers, try our homemade

tabrilla (cocoa) and pili nut confections.

w/ our hands... Burlap Weaving (Upland Libon-San Antonio)

Export-quality Agas Hadicraft finished products like bags, vases, boxes of varying

sizes, placemats and other ornaments (DELROHAPA, Brgy, Zone 7, Libon,

Albay). Finished products are hand-woven by skilled woman in the town.

Agas Handicraft Products,

Brgy. Zone 7, Libon, Albay

Visitor’s Information & Pasalubong (VIP) Center

Libon‟s First & the Third District‟s First, a drop

off point for our tourists-local or foreign to see a glimpse

of Libon & what‟s in store in its natural wonders!

Noting fancy but raw, rural and provincial!

P L A C E S O F I N T E R E S T S

Historical Journey Natural Wonders

ALLEGORICAL STATUE Emblematic of the nature of royal patronage, this monu-

ment in the Church patio of Libon (Saint James the Greater Par-

ish Church) was constructed to commemorate its founding as

one of the first Spanish villas in the Philippines. (Source: Villa

Santiago de Libong: Kabikolan’s First Spanish Citadel by Danilo Madrid

Gerona)

VILLA SANTIAGO DE LIBON

“Before Albay there was Libon”

The first Spanish settlement in the Bicol Region was

named La Villa Santiago de Libon, and is one of the only five villas

named in the whole country. Libon’s historical prominence in

Albay and the Bicol Region is indisputable. It was the preferred

location for settlement because of its geographical and natural

resources. This group of Spanish Soldiers discovered the Region

and Libon became the soil where Christianity was planted.

Libon is the first town in Albay to have launched its own history entitled

“VILLA SANTIAGO DE LIBON: Kabikolan’s First Spanish Citadel” by authored by

famous Bicol Historian Dr. Danilo Madrid Gerona.

ST. JAMES THE GREATER PARISH

From historical accounts, it revealed

that the first church was built in Barangay Linao,

the village strategically located along Quimba

River, navigated by the Spanish soldiers. With

the development of the town, still during this era,

the church was transferred to the center of the

town. Senior Santiago (originally called Santiago

Matamoros or Moro Slayer), the patron saint of Spanish soldiers. The church

building‟s original design was preserved until 19th century which became the ob-

ject of admiration for its architectural design.

AMAZING LIBON FLAMING WATER

Libon is renowned for its Flaming Water since 1962. A very

unique source of renewable energy that can only be found in the

municipality. In certain spot, water produces bluish flames when

ignited, unbelievable, but true! And what makes it more amaz-

ing, at the heart of the town which is the Centro Poblacion, you

can see several sources of this flaming water. Currently, you can

visit more than five sites. But the main attraction is the Libon

Flaming Water at the Libon Central School site, Brgy. Zone 2.

Come and see how water could light up and turn into flame.

Be amazed of this God given natural wonder. Unique in Albay! Only in

Libon!

LAKESHORE DELIGHTS

Activities include fishing, fish pen tour, boat

ride, and floating Cottage hopping at Libon Lake (1/4 of

Bato Lake) with sceneries of mountains circling the lake. On

a clear blue sky, the conical tip of Mt. Mayon can be seen.

You can also scan the lakescape while standing in

awe at the Buga View Deck for Mt. Isarog, Mt. Asog

(Iriga), Mt. Malinao and Mt. Masaraga. And ocas-

sionally meet the world‟s smallest fish, the TABIOS,

upclose!

After these tiring but enjoyable lakeshore

activities, relax by watching the colorful presentation

that only Libongueños can do with its “Tatak

Libon” cultural show at the view deck. And feast on our different delicacies like BONELESS

TILAPIA, DINAING NA TABIOS, etc. and take home with you a piece of this experience thru‟

our PROUDLY LAKESIDE PRODUCTS from Brgy. Buga and Nogpo.

SAN PASCUAL TOWERING PEAKS

San Pascual is about 486 feet above sea level. On its peak the marvel panoramic view of Lake Bato

(Northern side), „Inaragting‟ and „Binaliw‟ Mountain

Range (west side) conical tip of Mayon Volcano (eastern

side.

W h i l e

travelling you will enjoy gazing the

beautiful sceneries and encounter the refreshing

nature of the place. Unspoiled, Rural, very coun-

tryside. A break for the modern world, it refresh-es & it grounds one to reflect on what is simple,

basic, yet energizing experience ever.

RAWIS: A Slice of Paradise

Escape to this God's Little Paradise, in this part of our town. Experience Libon Kosta in its raw grandeur. Boat ride, skin diving, snorkeling, and letting the

warm wind caress your face on its floating cot-tages. It boasts of a 232 hectare sand atoll, locally called "baura", which on a low tide, one can practically skin dive, or even walk on white sand, at the mid-dle of the sea! It hosts 32 hectares and 10 hectares of fish sanctuary and Marine Protected area (MPA) and another 10 hectares at nearby Talin-Talin, all no fish zones, thus perfect for snorkeling. After an exhausting adventure at sea, be relaxed

by a welcoming entertainment by local talents at the Rawis Activity Center, feasting of its local delicacies and finishing off with a relaxing massage.

All of these, by a community, who believe that their own people, can showcase their best, by themselves.

Other Attractions...

Linao Cave and Waterfalls-adventure and science combined! About 7 km from the poblacion, stretch your legs while taking in the sights of nature, until you reach a cozy cascading falls whose mute beauty comple-

ments the rustic place. There are three levels of waterfalls, which leads one to the cave entrances. Trekking up to its entrances is for the adventurous and the curious. It does not only give one the adrenalin rush, it also is a chance to see. Scientific concepts of rock formations, upclose!

Panoramic view of Libon coastline Buga Floating Cottages

Coral Island, a ghost beach Stalactites, Linao Cave

The San Ramon Cave Adventure- pushing the advengure further

Passing by rice paddies, 300 meters offroad, lies a

newly discovered cave of wonder. The size of a ballroom area

or the second floor of the municipal building, it is a natural

habitat for Nido birds locally called 'balinsayawan ' and bats.

A small entrance requires one

to creatively wiggle inside, but when inside, be awed

by the chambers and dome like structures of the cave,

and natural stalactites. Cool humid air inside can

transport you to another time, except that when you

finish your trip and get back to the sun, you feel like

you just came from another world.

After this, cool off in a community made natu-

ral pool, cute in size, but a big treat for the splashing kids

and mothers of San Ramon! Truly provincial!

Push your adventure further, as well as connect

your scientific theories, to what your senses can marvel!

Bantigue Cave, Talin-Talin

Burlap making Demo

Pantao Bay, major source of living in

coastal barangays

Bantigue Cave, Talin-talin Crocodile Shore, Pantao

Centro Poblacion Tour

As the capital of the town, the Centro Poblacion showcases

the current economic growth of Libon. It is evi-

dent with the structures found within the munici-

pality. However, its cultural heritage remains.

Visit our church and historical houses, LGU

Bldg., Macapagal Center, Libon Community

College, and Libon Town Center all of these in

stylized Calesa or Cariton Ride.

Municipal Hall

Rawis Beach Front