The Philippines is one of the famous holiday destinations among the tourist. One of the most popular tourist destinations in the Philippines is Legazpi. Legazpi is a first class component city and the capital of the province of Albay in the Philippines. Besides that, it becomes the regional center and largest city of the Bicol Region. The city is composed of two districts which are Legazpi Port and Old Albay District. Legazpi is also honoured by many authorities. It was ranked first in overall competitiveness among component cities by the National Competitiveness Council in 2018. The city also ranked first in infrastructure and second in economic dynamism. In the same year, Legazpi was also named "most business-friendly city" in the component city category by the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry. This city also acts as the region's center of tourism, education, health services, commerce and transportation in the Bicol Region.

Best time to fly from Bacolod to Legazpi

The climate in Legazpi is tropical year-round with an average temperature of 29-35 degrees Celsius. Legazpi or Philippines has only two seasons which is wet and dry seasons where rainfall can be heavy during the wet or monsoon season and humidity during the hotter months can be high. The best time to visit Legazpi would be between December to February when the weather is warmer with occasional showers. During this season, the sun shines bright resulting clear skies with the winds blow gently suitable for outdoor activities. The off-peak season is between July to September where the climate during that season is unpredictable and typhoons can sometimes occur anytime. It is advisable for visitors to check the weather reports before going to this town. During this season you will find better flight tickets and hotel deals.

Main airports available in Bacolod to Legazpi

1. Bacolod – Silay Airport

It is the main airport that serves the general area of the Bacolod Metropolitan Area. It is just 15 kilometres northeast of Bacolod city. Since it is an international airport, Bacolod – Silay Airport is the busiest airport serving the Negros Island area. The airlines that operate in this airport is Cebu Pacific and Philippines Airlines, with the later provide an international route to Seoul, South Korea as its seasonal flights. Bacolod – Silay Airport has many interesting shops and eateries within the airport so you can shop or dine in while waiting for the plane to arrive or depart. To go in and out of the airport is easy because there are many types of transportation available in Bacolod – Silay Airport for the visitors.

2. Legazpi AirportLegazpi Airport is a major airport situated in the Bicol Region serving the vicinity of Legazpi, the capital city of Albay. It has a single runway and can handle medium-sized civilian jets and military aircraft. It is only about 12 kilometers from the crater of Mayon Volcano. Legazpi Airport has many interesting shops and eateries within the airport so you can shop or dine in while waiting for the plane to arrive or depart. To go in and out of the airport is easy because there are many types of transportation available in Legazpi Airport for the visitors.

Climate pattern in Bacolod to Legazpi

Legazpi’s climate is under the hot sun for most of the time. Usually, it will be warm and sunny throughout the years with little rains except for typhoon season which the weather can be unpredictable with heavy rains and thunderstorm. The average maximum temperature in Legazpi is around 27 and 33 degree Celsius while the average minimum is about 20 and 24 degree Celsius. While around December to February will be the peak of seasons because it will be the warm and pleasant season of the year. If you plan to visit Legazpi during this season make sure you book your flight and hotel early as both fill up quickly.

Highlights attractions in Legazpi

1. Cagaswa Ruins Park – This park was built in 1587, destroyed in 1646 and reconstructed in 1724 and once again destroyed in 1814 during the eruption of the Mayon Volcano. It is one of the famous tourist attractions in the Philippines and maintained by the municipal government of Daraga and the National Museum of the Philippines. The Cagaswa ruins are located at Barangay Busay. Besides that, it also acts as a site of the Cagsawa Branch of the National Museum of the Philippines, also known as the Cagsawa National Museum. The museum was established on land that was donated by the municipality of Daraga to the National Museum on January 26, 1981. Besides, there is also a Cagaswa Ruins Festival which showcases various activities and entertainment such as outdoor and sports events, culinary activities, and cultural presentations of dances.

2. Vera Falls - This stunning waterfall is located between two volcanoes on the other side of Mt. Mayon. When you reach the car park, you will embark on a walk down a set of 100 jungle stairs that will lead you to the beautiful Vera Falls. At the base of the waterfall, there is a cold and shallow pool of water that allows visitors to swim during hot days. For those who prefer adventurous activities, you can come to Kawasan Falls. To go to Kawasan Falls, there is a challenging track that consists of dirt, slippery rocks and stony rivers. When you arrive, you can see the beautiful waterfalls and naturally round pool surrounded by the bedrocks and green forest. It is also a swimming spot among the locals and tourist and it is best to immerse your body into the cold and refreshing water after a long day of trekking.

3. Lignon Hill Park – Stood at 156 meters in Legazpi, Lignon Hill is one of the famous tourist attraction that offers a breathtaking 360-degree view of the valley. The environmental fee of 10 pesos per person and you can begin to climb the steep road up to the hill. It is the perfect place to watch the sunset and sunrise and offers hiking activity with the Kapit Tuko Trail (Lizard Grip Trail) for only a short amount of time and challenging. It is the best place for bird watching activity as you can find various species of birds here.