Interesting Spots in Quezon Province – Part 1 of 5

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INTERESTING SPOTS

Pagbilao Grande

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It is a group of island located at the Tayabas Bay area where there are white sand beaches and rich fishing grounds. This is also the site of Tulay Buhangin where sand dunes connect the islets of Padre Burgos during low tide. It is located in Tayabas Bay, near the coast of Pagbilao

Tikub Lake

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About two kilometers in diameter and 75 meters deep, Tikob Lake lies on the crater of an extinct volcano. Thick foliage surrounds the lake. It is located in Tiaong, Quezon. Read More…

Puting Buhangin Beach

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Located in the Pagbilao Grande area, this pure white sand beach, with crystal-clear and calm water, is a favorite place in Pagbilao during the summer months. The white sand beach is about 70 meters long and 10 meters wide. A small cave is found at one end of the beach. It is located at Pagbilao Grande, Pagbilao, Quezon.

Mamala

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It is a small barangay, which is located in the heart of Mt. Banahaw. The area enjoys a cool temperature of about 17.2 degrees Celsius. About 400 meters from the end of the concrete road is the “jungle,” as the locals refer to it. Inside the jungle are lush vegetation and a river, which supplies the irrigation system of the area. Giant ferns, some extending to more than 10 feet, are all over the side of the foot trail. It is located in Barangay Mamala I, Sariaya, Quezon.

Lamon Bay

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It is a body of water connecting the northern part of Quezon to the Pacific Ociean. It bounds the coastal towns of Atimonan, Gumaca, Plaridel, Lopez, and Calauag, and the islands of Alabat. It is a rich fishing ground and the home of various living corals. Most parts of the bay consist of gray sand, some parts are filled with rocks, and other living corals. It is gradually sloping to the extend that, during low tide, the water level is low enough to allow one to walk as far as five hundred meters from the shore. The beaches in the towns of Gumaca and Plaridel are sandy and ideal for swimming. In some parts of the bay, about ten feet from the beach front, are living corals. The town of Lopez has the best colonies of corals which are located just about15 minutes by boat from the shore. Lamon Bay is located at the northern part of Quezon

Tayabas Bay

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The area of Tayabas Bay in Sariaya is developed because of the presence of several large beach resorts. The sand is gray and the water level is gradually sloping. It is located in Sariaya, Quezon. Mt. Banahaw. This 7,382-foot extinct volcano is famous for its mystical attributes. Unique religious rites are held during Holy Week by pilgrims who believe that Christ walked on this mountain. There are approximately 66 to 68 registered religious sects whose members hold rituals on Holy Week. The mountain is also a favorite site of amulet hunters. Mt. Banahaw is located at the western part of Quezon.

Quezon National Park

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With an area of about 9,830,765 hectares, it has an intricate system of caves, waterfalls, springs, creeks, gorges, and ravines against a quaint backdrop of lush greenery. Local folks say that the park is full of flora and fauna from butterflies to birds and monkeys tugging along their young, while crossing the street. Trees are so tall and huge that the zigzag road is relatively dark. The park is also the site of Pinagbanderahan, a place where the Filipino Revolutionaries planted the Philippine flag in their fight against the Spanish colonizers. Quezon National Park encompasses the western municipalities of Atimonan, Pagbilao, and Padre Burgos. It can be reached by walking for about one hour from the road to the top of a ridge.

Kinabuhayan

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This is the site where members of religious sects of Mt. Banahaw believe Christ spent His Calvary. Thousands of pilgrims, the number of which may reach to 30,000 come to this area to fulfill their vows or be healed of their afflictions. What can be found here are the rocks where Christ was believed to have been tied (Pinaggapusan). His footprints are embedded on a rock, and a cold and damp rock at the entrance of a cave is said to have curing power. Kinabuhayan is located in Barangay Kinabuhayan, Dolores, Quezon.

Ina Ng Awa Cave

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A shallow cave with an altar, Ina ng Awa Cave is considered the first church in Barangay Sta. Lucia. Devotees go here to pray for mercy and forgiveness for one’s sins. At the right side of the cave is a short and narrow passageway where devotees walk on their knees while praying for forgiveness.

Cristalino Falls

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It is a few meters south of Santos Collegio, where crystal clear water can soothe one’s thirst after climbing a few slopes up. The falls is located in Dolores, Quezon

Source: quezonprovince.islandsphilippines.com