Situated at the center of the Bicol peninsula and surrounded on all sides by rich agricultural, forest and fishing areas. Naga is also the convergence of the Naga and Bicol rivers. Situated 377 kilometers south of Manila and 100 km. North of Legazpi. Naga City is 45 minutes away from Manila by plane and 8 to 10 hours by bus.
Naga City is the former capital of Camarines Sur and was founded in 1573 as “Nueva Caceres”. It is the namesake of the Province in Spain and among the original five royal cities of the colony. Naga City was designated as the provincial capital of Camarines Sur from March 10, 1917 until June 6, 1955, when Pili, the adjoining town was declared as the new provincial capital.
Naga City as a religious center has been dubbed as a pilgrimage city, with the miraculous image of Our Lady of Peñafrancia as the center of its people’s faith and deep religiosity. A walking tour of its churches and ancient Hispanic landmarks will bring the visitor down an awe-inspiring memory lane.
Naga City Guide
Naga City AttractionsThe mixture of heritage sites and attractions around Naga City is an indication of the city’s diverse culture. A mixed of old meets new structures
Naga City Hotels and ResortsThere is always a place to stay for everyone in Naga City. The City offers a variety of accommodations from hotels, hostels, inns, budget accommodations
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Naga City AttractionsThe mixture of heritage sites and attractions around Naga City is an indication of the city’s diverse culture. A mixed of old meets new structures
Plaza RizalThis monument-cum-park ideally located at downtown Naga was built in honor of the national hero, Dr. Jose Rizal. This is known locally as the center
How to Get to Naga CityThe Manila-Naga air route is served by Air Philippines, Cebu Pacific, and Philippine Airlines which have daily flights. The estimated travel
Naga (Pili) Airport, Camarines SurNaga Airport is a major domestic airport serving the general area of Naga City and Camarines Sur province. Although named after Naga, the Naga Airport
Naga City Hotels and ResortsThere is always a place to stay for everyone in Naga City. The City offers a variety of accommodations from hotels, hostels, inns, budget accommodations
Naga Metropolitan CathedralConsidered to be the mother of all cathedrals in Bicol. With an official name of Naga Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint John the Evangelist, this
Naga City National HighschoolFounded in 1901, CSNHS is the first secondary public school in the region. Numerous distinguished Bikol Statesmen were products of this government
Penafrancia ShrineThe original house of the Nuestra Señora de Peñafrancia built in 1750. Its bell, donated by a wealthy Chinese trader Don Simon Tuangqui during
Penafrancia Basilica MinoreThe Peñafrancia Basilica Minore houses the original image of Nuestra Señora de Peñafrancia which was sculpted in 1710. The image was commissioned
San Fransisco Church and RuinsEstablished in 1578, San Francisco Church is the first church in the region built by the Franciscan Friars. The surrender of the Spanish forces
Camarines Sur Guide
Camarines SurCamarines Sur is located in the central part of the Bicol peninsula, which forms the southeastern part of the island of Luzon. The province is 450
Camarines Sur AttractionsCamarines Sur is known in elementary school textbooks for Lake Buhi where the world’s smallest edible fish, locally known as tabios (scientific
