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Fluvial Procession

Fluvial procession is one of the most awaited event to end the celebration of the Peñafrancia Festival. The images of the Virgin of Peñafrancia and Divino Rostro are carried in a pagoda to go back in the basilica with a number of devoted men shouting, “Viva La Virgen!”. The Bicolanos have a superstition that if any woman is present in the pagoda, it will sink or a disaster will happen. Locals and tourists wait for hours along the river banks to catch a glimpse of the icons. 

The river banks start to be filled with people at 1pm and I will never forget the experience I had for seeing such a large mass of devotees! My friends and I went through a large crowd just to wait and see the icons pass along the river. 

The moment the colorful boats become visible at 530pm followed by the pagoda that carries the icons. People start to wave their hankies, light their candles and shout “Viva La Virgen!”. 

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Natural Attractions

A five-hectare sprawl of tropical greenery, the park showcases various exotic plants, palms, an eco-walk maze, topiary garden, an orchid and mini-forest. Walkways,
lawns, and pavilions provides for family picnics, stroll, and undisturbed appreciation of nature’s beauty.

NAGA CITY ECOLOGY PARK

This is one of Bicol’s secret hideaways.  Located at the bottom of a forest river ravine accessible via a private road, this resort is smack at the center of the teeming rain forest of Mt. Isarog.  Only 30 minutes away from downtown naga, the resort is a sight to behold, a virtual jungle paradise of ancient trees and giant ferns minus the wild animals

MT. ISAROG NATURAL PARK

The highest forested peak in Southern Luzon rising at 1,966 meters above sea level, this dormant volcano serves as open sanctuary to many plants, birds and animals that are known to reside in Luzon.  Its 16 major rivers and 30-something waterfalls provide potable water to 15 towns and cities of Camarines Sur.  The travelers’ guide “The Lonely Planet” lists it as an interesting destination for trekkers and nature lovers. Declared as a national park by President Manuel Quezon in 1937, Mt. Isarog has been the subject of many researches because of its high concentration of endemic flora and fauna.

MALABSAY FALLS

Nestled on the shoulders of Mt. Isarog, this body of water is one of the wonders of Mt. Isarog National Park.  It is 40 feet high with crystal clear cold water cascading down a pond where hikers and mountaineers relax or take a break for a swim. The falls is located just within the boundaries of the Mt. Isarog Natural Park, and is a popular destination for excursions.

Nabontolan Falls

Resting within the protected area of Mt. Isarog National Park and accessible through the Naga City trail, this waterfall offers a breathtaking refuge from the busy city life and allows one to commune with nature.  It is seldom visited by mountain climbers, hikers and picnic-goers because of its rough trail.

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CULTURAL ATTRACTIONS

SAN FRANCISCO CHURCH                                                                                                                                                                Constructed in the 17th century, this church’s infirmary and basement   served as interrogation and torture halls of Filipinos who were arrested during   the peak of the Filipino-Spanish War in 1986. For the colonial masters, the   Church was used as a fortress refuging 500 people during the attacks of   Filipino revolutionaries Elias Angeles and Felix Plazo in September 1986.
HOLY ROSARY MINOR SEMINARY

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MUSEO DEL SEMINARIO CONCILLIAR DE NUEVA CACERES

San Francisco Bell Tower

NAGA METROPOLITAN CATHEDRAL

The largest church in Bicol, it is considered to be the mother of all cathedrals in the region.  With  its official name “Naga Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint John the Evangelist”, this cathedral is one of the oldest cathedrals in the Philippines.

PORTA MARIAE

PEÑAFRANCIA SHRINE

The original home of the Nuestra Señora de Peñafrancia was made of local materials in 1710 after Fr. Miguel Robles de Covarrubias brought the devotion to Our Lady of Peñafrancia to Bicol.

PEÑAFRANCIA BASILICA MINOR

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Magsaysay Avenue

The main road in the city is Magsaysay Avenue or Magsaysay Boulevard which starts from Bagumbayan Road (Naga-Calabanga-Siruma-Garchitorena-Partido North Road), connecting it to the Magsaysay District where accommodations and restaurants catering to travelers are found. Businesses are open till late at night with some shops also open 24/7. Naga City also has its share of fastfood restaurant chains. The city hall, provincial capitol and several provincial offices are also located in the district around the Peñafrancia Basilica.

There are lots of business establishments (especially good eats) along this busy street. You can walk to nearby Miggy's, Bob Marlin, Starbucks, Biggs and of course, the Naga Basilica.

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Ateneo de Naga University

The Ateneo de Naga University is a private and research university run by the Society of Jesus in Naga City in the province of Camarines Sur, Philippines. It is also known by the acronym AdNU. It was established in 1940, and is the fourth ateneo opened in the Philippines by the Jesuits. Typical of universities in the Philippines, AdNU has primary, secondary and tertiary levels which are coeducational. However, it was only in school year 2014-15 that the Ateneo de Naga opened its grade school.

On May 25, 2009, the Philippine Accrediting Association of Schools, Colleges and Universities (PAASCU) granted institutional accreditation to Ateneo de Naga, a first for a private educational institution. The Federation of Accrediting Agencies of the Philippines (FAAP) certified AdNU's institutional accreditation on June 22, 2009.

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Ciudad nin Naga

The City of Naga (Bikol: Ciudad nin Naga) is an independent component city in the Bicol Region of the Philippines.  Bicol Region- Region V is located in the southernmost tip of the Luzon island. It is composed of 6 provinces- Albay, Camarines Norte, Camarines Sur, Sorsogon, Catanduanes and Masbate. Naga City is Bicol Region's economic, commercial, trade, tourism, medical, business, technological, religious, cultural, industrial, educational, financial, and social center. It is truly "maogma"(fun) in Naga City, a beautiful city with hospitable people who are willing welcome and accomodate its tourists.