CAMALIG TOURISM PROFILE

Tourist Attractions

Man-Made Tourist AttractionsSpanish-American Old Houses

Corinthian architectural houses once owned by prominent families which to the present stand in nostalgic majesty, monuments to Camalig’s history.

a. Nuyda’s House House owned by Former

Congressman Justino Nuyda - Albay’s renowned politician, a poet and writer.

Used as garrison during Spanish Period.

Used as quarters of Japanese high ranking officials during Japanese Time.

b. Nolasco’s House Previous place of the Municipal

Hall or Munisipyo during Mayor Diego Nolasco’s administration.

c. Anzon’s House This old house was former

residence of government official in Albay during Spanish era. Parts of the house were ruins of the quarters of the Guardia Civil.

d. Jamie Moyo’s House Built with strong and beautiful

architectural design, the house still stood with the ruins during the Japanese period.

e. Melva Moyo’s House This old house was used as

shelter by prominent Spanish Families during the Spanish Time and high-rank Japanese officials during the Japanese invasion in Camalig.

f. Gonzalez’s Houseg. Balay Samson

Ancestral house built in 1908 by the couple Petronilo Samson and Dolores Marquez at the heart of the town of Camalig, Albay.

h. Other Old Houses: Navera’s House (Ilawod), Villa Nobleza, Grageda’s House (Brgy. 5) and Alfonso’s House (Barangay 3)

Japanese Tunnels

Subway passages constructed by the Japanese Imperial Army which served as both their secret passage to the different parts of Mt. Kitwinan and nearby places and refuge during American bombings.

Quituinan Hills (Tinago, Ilawod (Sogong), Gotob, Mina, Sumlang, Gapo Areas)

St. John the Baptist Old Church

First constructed made of wood and light materials early in 1579 by Franciscan Missionaries in Binanua-an but destroyed during the 1814 Mayon Eruption. Reconstructed in 1842 made of solid blocks of volcanic rocks from Mount Mayon and completed in 1848. Made of purely volcanic stones, this massive stone church is a monument of the numerous people who labored for its construction. Camalig can boast of having one of the most massive, strongest and most beautiful churches in the region. This church served as look out for the American troops during World War II in searching for enemies. Having withstood over the different periods of the country – the Spanish, American and Japanese eras. House of the Franciscan Mission

and the First infirmary in the Bicol Region

Barangay 2, Camalig, Albay

Recreational FacilitiesCasa Alyssa Resort

Casa Alyssa Resort is a private resort owned by the Tanchuling family located just a stone’s throw from Camalig Church. This is a place where one can bring friends and family for swimming and leisure.

Barangay 3, Camalig, Albay

Natural Tourist Attractions

Hoyop-hoyopan Cave

Hoyop-hoyopan comes from Bikol word “hoyop” which means ‘to blow’ aptly describes the cool, soft, murmuring winds that blow thorough its labyrinthine passageways inside. Hoyop-Hoyopan is situated 15 km from Legazpi City and can be reached by land. Pottery, human bones, beadwork and artifacts believed to be 4,000 years old have been unearthed from these caves.

Barangay Cotmon, Camalig, Albay

Calabidongan Cave

It literally means “cave of the bats.” Explorers have to trek, cross over brooks and river before reaching the cave mouth. Then one must swim across a two-meter lagoon called “lizard’s gate.” Then, come out into an overwhelming cathedral with streak of light pouring in from its ceiling. It requires heavy spelunking. It is located in Barangay Calabidongan, situated 2 km from Hoyop-Hoyopan Cave.

Barangay Calabidongan, Camalig, Albay

Moraleda’s Cave

A cave with a hot-spring in its interior flowing to one of its cave outlets.

Barangay Pariaan, Camalig, Albay

Other Caves in Camalig:

1. Quitinday Cave2. Solong Cave3. Taloto Cave4. Su-uman Cave - Cotmon

Green Hills Formations

Scenic view of different coned shape hills formations (little Mt. Mayon) with two caves found on top of the hill.

Barangay Quitinday, Camalig, Albay

Quituinan Hills

About 60 years ago, a great battle took place in the mountain of Quituinan of this municipality. The mountain is a very strategic location within its pentacle protruding over its adjoining rolling hills giving one an opportunity to get a vivid sight on all directions of the expansive downhill plains. The Japanese had chosen Quituinan to be their observation point with an underground sanctuary by constructing many tunnels thereat during the stint of their rule in the country.

Mt. Mayon View

Be love of the view of the majestic Mayon Volcano overlooking the second and third district of Albay. You can reach this site by hiking enjoying its exciting trails.

Barangay Sua-Quirangay-Anoling Areas Camalig, Albay

Burok-burokan Spring

Cool silent springs, perfect escapades for nature lovers good for swimming.

Barangay Bariw, Camalig, Albay

Other water structure in Camalig:

1. Quisaray Spring in Barangay Bariw2. Danao Lake in Barangay Sumlang

Tingib Falls

Three-layered mini-falls that can be found within the complex of Japanese Tunnels in Sitio Sogong, Barangay Ilawod.

Sumlang Lake

Fresh water lake with homegrown fish like tilapia, hito, aruan and carpa. Good venue for photography wherein perfect reflection of Mayon Volcano is seen on water.

Barangay Sumlang, Camalig, Albay

Food DelicaciesPinangat

Native dish made of ‘gabi’ (taro) leaves skillfully boiled to taste in hand crushed delectable ‘gata’ (coconut milk) flavored with ‘tanglad’ (lemon grass).

Marcasotes

Native steamed cake cooked in handmade paper bags similar to that of the Italian ‘panettone’. The old technique of cooking using a huge clay pot (which serves as oven) lined with cut banana bark at the bottom to provide the steam for cooking gives the native delicacy its different taste and aroma which makes one crave for more.

Inulokan

Native dish made of small fresh water crabs (‘ulok’ in the local dialect) and coconut meat flavored with kalamansi juice, black pepper and ‘tanglad’ (lemon grass) to enhance the taste, wrapped in ‘gabi’ (taro) leaves and boiled in delectable hand crushed ‘gata’ (coconut milk).

Puto Lanson

Native steamed rice cakes in different colors cooked in small cups.

Native ProductsHandicrafts

Locally produced native products from raw materials that can be found in the locale. Raw materials can be made as slippers, mats, bags, ropes, etc.

Coco-coir Products

Products produced locally from coco coir marketed locally, nationally and internationally.

By: Juboken Enterprises

Other Products: Where to stay and dine:1. Dairy Products from Albay Dairy Plant 1. KAPISTAHAN Lodge and Suites

2. Pure Suka or Coco-vinegar 3. Souvenir items from Sandblasters4. Native Kakanin5. Pilinut Candies

2. Balay Samson-0-

1. Rayben’s Place Resto Bar and Grill2. Let’s Pinangat3. Genevei’s Convenience Store4. Dad’s Pinangat

The Pinangat Festival

Celebrated every month of June, the Pinangat festival coincides with the Camalig Town Fiesta in honor to the town’s patron saint, St. John the Baptist. The festivity is a colorful potpourri of memorable and thrilling activities for everyone especially to Camaligueños.

Contact Us: Contact Person:Municipal Tourism, Culture and the Arts OfficeCamalig Tourism and Pasalubong CenterBrgy. 2, Camalig, Albay, PhilippinesEmail/FB page:camalig_tourism@yahoo.com

JED L. VILLANUEVAMunicipal Tourism & Cultural Officer