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Wonderful Places in Sorsogon

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WONDERFUL PLACES
IN SORSOGON

Visit the “Switzerland of the Orient” located at the southernmost tip of Luzon and explore its abundant natural tourist attractions. The province of Sorsogon in Bicol Region is a prime eco-tourist destination offering pristine beaches, unexplored caves, numerous waterfalls, national parks, marine reserve and more. Here is a list of some of the things you can do and see to help you plan your next visit in the province.

Bulusan Volcano

Photo from: http://www.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/asiapcf/02/20/philippine.volcano.erupts/

Bulusan is classified by volcanologists as a stratovolcano (composite volcano) and covers the northeast rim of Irosin caldera that was formed about 40,000 years before present. It has a peak elevation of 1,565 m (5,135 ft) above sea level with a base diameter of 15 km (9.3 mi).

Located in the area around the mountain are four craters and four hot springs.

Bulusan Lake

Lake Bulusan is located within the Bulusan Volcano Natural Park. The area was first designated as a National Park in 1935 and later designated as a Natural Park in 2000 by the National Integrated Protected Areas System.

Bulusan Lake is surrounded by a secondary growth forest that is home to a number of butterfly and bird species. Approximately 41 tree species have been identified in this surrounding forest.

There are no streams or rivers that visibly flow into the lake. The major source of water is considered to be seepage from underground water surrounding the lake. Also, surface runoff contributes to the lake volume, but only during the rainy season.

Bacon Beach

The long stretch of fine black sand beach and clear blue waters is located in Caricaran, the Bacon District of Sorsogon City, just a 15-minute ride away from the center of the City. Along the shores are beachside cottages made from native materials that can be rented by beach-goers and picnickers.