Mayon:
Awe-inspiring from
every perspective
The Bicol Region offers endless adventures, from
meeting the gentle giants of Donsol to taking
exhilarating ATV rides on the foot of Mayon or
hiking the volcano itself.
Named after the local folktale of Daragang Magayon
meaning beautiful lady, in the local parlance, Mayon
Volcano lives up to its name and provides a majestic
view of the most symmetrical stratovolcano in the
world.
O verlooking the Albay Bay, it attracts thousands of
local and international tourists despite being the
Philippines’ most active volcano. In fact, one can
revel in the grandiosity of Mayon Volcano’s gentle
slopes from every vantage point. Straddling three
cities and five municipalities, the famous landmark
of Bicol can be seen from the cities of Legazpi,
Ligao and Tabaco as well as from the municipalities
of Daraga, Camalig, Guinobatan, Malilipot and Santo
Domingo.
Whether in its calm and serene state or in its
devastating display of violent nature, Mount Mayon
will leave you inspired and appreciative of nature.
Mayon Volcano and Cagsawa Ruins, Albay
Photo Credit: DOT Region V and Daniel Carpentier