About

Northern Philippines​

North Philippines or the Luzon island is the largest island in the country. It occupies more than a third of the archipelago's total land area. This island is also a great contributor to the agricultural industry of the country. Rice, Corn, Sugarcane, Mangoes, and Bananas, are just some of the main products it supplies. 57% of the population in the Philippines is situated in Luzon as of 2020.

Apart from being home to the Capital of the Philippines, Manila, Luzon has many attractions to offer may it be land or sea. The Sierra Madre, the country's longest mountain range, is found in Luzon island. This mountain range occupies 10 provinces, and it represents around 40% of the country's forest cover. Another amazing location is the island's highest mountain, Mt. Pulag. The most active volcano in the Philippines that's also identified as the world's most perfect volcanic cone, the Mayon Volcano is located within Luzon, in the province of Albay. For those who crave the sea, there are also a number of amazing dive sites and surfing locations in Luzon. Provinces like Batangas, Zambales, and La Union, are just some of the more famous places if you want a water adventure.

Manila

Manila

Manila is the capital of the Philippines and is central to Business and Education. It is divided into 16 districts, all of which have its own history, culture, and cuisine. The most populous area is Metro Manila, which consists of several cities such as Makati, Mandaluyong, Muntinlupa, Paranaque, Pasay, Pasig, Quezon City and Taguig.

Batangas

Batangas

Batangas is in the southwestern part of the Luzon or the North Philippines. It's a province with 31 municipalities and three cities. Batangueños, or the local residents, are friendly and fun-loving individuals. The province offers a lot of water sports, scuba diving, wakeboarding, windsurfing, and others.

Puerto Galera

Puerto Galera

White sand beaches, diverse marine life, and amazing dive sites can be used to describe the beauty of Puerto Galera. Back in 1973, Puerto Galera was granted the title Man and Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO. Because of its amazing marine life, Puerto Galera is mostly famous for its dive sites and snorkeling activities.

Pampanga

Pampanga

Pampanga is deemed as the Culinary Capital of the Philippines. This province offers some of the best traditional and hybrid Filipino food. Some of the well-known dishes from this province are Sisig, Tocino, and Morcon, to name a few. This is definitely a must-visit for foodie travelers who want to get to know Filipino culture through food. Pampanga also offers amazing and thrilling activities like hiking and skydiving.

Subic

Subic

Subic is another favorite destination among the locals from Manila. Within the Zambales province, Subic is only around 2-4hrs of land travel from the Metro. There are a lot of fun adventures to experience in Subic.

La Union

La Union

If your goal is to simply relax at the beach, swim, and surf, then this is the place to be. La Union is an extremely popular destination among young Filipinos because of its laid-back vibe and amazing surfing spots. La Union is also more than just about its beaches. The province is also known for its heritage and cultural attractions.

Baguio

Baguio

Baguio got its nickname Summer Capital of the Philippines because of its cool climate. Especially during summer, locals from the neighboring provinces take a trip to Baguio in order to cool down and escape the harsh summer heat. There are a lot of activities and places to experience in Baguio as well, like horseback riding, riding a bike or a boat in Burnham Park, or visiting the Baguio Cathedral.

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