10 Best Tourist Spots in Luzon

Luzon is considered as the most important island in the Philippines not just because there are many tourist spots in Luzon. When we talk about history, the most tragic and revolutionary events that made what the Philippines is today happened in Luzon where great Heroes were born like Dr. Jose Rizal (Filipino National Hero).

As far as economy is concerned, Luzon has the most progressive cities in the Philippines. It is where Manila (National Capital) and National Airport is located. In terms of education, there you will find the most popular and high standard universities.

Luzon has a great impact to Filipinos. If we talk about good living, most of the Filipinos today that lived on other islands tried hard to get to Luzon to find a good living there.

It seems like for some Filipinos, working on those large cities is the answer to a satisfactory living. Some succeeded but some fails. Even though negativities may rise, Luzon still is a place where most of the people want to live.

If you happen to visit Luzon or you want to go there for a vacation or any reason and you want to experience some tourist spots in Luzon, the island have a lot to offer. Whether you want to go to historical centers, mountains, falls, parks, caves and rivers, surely you will enjoy them.

10 Best Tourist Spots in Luzon

1. Mount Mayon

Mount Mayon

Mount Mayon is one of the majestic tourist spots in Luzon. This mountain is the most photogenic mountain in the Philippines known for it’s perfect cone shape. Mount Mayon is located in Albay, Luzon, Philippines.

2. Banaue Rice Terraces

banaue rice terraces (3)

Banaue Rice Terraces is a beautiful creation of Ifugaos which became one of the tourist spots in Luzon. With a careful manipulation of mud and stones, they have made giant steps carved in the mountains where they artistically plant rice. Considered as the 8th Wonder of the World, this magnificent work of art in ancient engineering and tools can be found in Ifugao, Luzon, Philippines.

3. Pagsanjan Falls

Pagsanjan Falls

Pagsanjan Falls is one of the exciting tourist spots in Luzon. The Shooting The Rapids will give you a thrilling adventure going down the river where clashing of waters can be experienced while boatmen carefully maneuvers the boat. In the falls you can ride a raft and swim behind the falls inside the cave. Pagsanjan Falls is located in the province of Laguna, Luzon, Philippines.

4. Puerto Princesa Subterranean River

Puerto Prinsesa Subterranean River

Puerto Princesa Subterranean River is one of the New 7 Wonders of Nature. It is an underground River famous for its karst, stalactites and stalagmites formations. This is one of the magnificent tourist spots in Luzon that gained the attention of the world even the popular travel magazines. Puerto Princesa Subterranean River is located in Palawan, Luzon, Philippines.

5. Apo Reef

Apo Reef

Apo Reef is a famous diving site in the Philippines which is the second largest coral reef system in the world. Sharks, Manta Rays, Turtles and more marine lives can be found in the reef. Apo Reef is located in Sablayan, Occidental Mindoro, Luzon, Philippines.

6. Bulusan Lake

Bulusan Lake

Bulusan Lake is a beautiful lake surrounded by forest. This one of the attractions in Bulusan Volcano Natural Park. Kayaking is the most suggested activity in the lake where you will enjoy great views. Bulusan Lake which is also called as the Switzerland of the Orient can be found in Sorsogon, Luzon, Philippines.

7. Lake Pandin

Lake Pandin

Lake Pandin is a calm and clean where you can enjoy with your family some lunch in the center of the lake riding a raft with a roof. This is one of the reasons why Lake Pandin starts to carve its name in the list of tourist spots in Luzon. Lake Pandin is situated in San Pablo, Laguna, Luzon, Philippines.

8. Anguib Beach

Anguib Beach

Anguib Beach is also known as Boracay of the North. It is a beautiful white sand beach with clear blue waters. This beach is good for swimming, kayaking and chilling. There are many trees on the shore so you can rest under them. Anguib Beach is located in Santa Ana, Cagayan, Luzon, Philippines.

9. Calaguas Beach

Calaguas Beach

Calaguas Beach also called as Mahabang Buhangin (Long Stretch Beach) which is famous for it’s powdery white sand beach and clear blue waters. This is a really long stretch beach that gives beautiful scenery. This beach can be described as Boracay Beach 10 years ago. Calaguas Beach is located in Calaguas, Camarines Norte, Luzon, Philippines.

10. Coron Island

Coron Island

Coron Island is one of the frequently visited island in Luzon. It is a limestone island mantled with mangrove forest. Coron Island has many tourist spots like Kayangan Lake, Barracuda Lake and Japanese Shipwrecks. This island is best for swimming, snorkeling, diving and kayaking. Coron Island is located in Palawan, Luzon, Philippines.

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  1. Michael June 26, 2015

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