Legazpi Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city of the Philippines and capital of the province of Albay
About Legazpi
Legazpi's history trace back to prehistoric times, with Neolithic discoveries dated back to 500-100 BCE. Spanish explorers who first arrived also speak of an ancient pre-Hispanic civilization in the area, practicing rice farming, producing gold jewelry, and trading silk. Miguel López de Legazpi led the Spanish expedition that colonized the Philippines in the 1560s, afterMagellan's expedition had "discovered" it in the 1520s. Legazpi himself did not visit this region, but one of his officers named the town after him. Before the Spaniards, it was the village of Sawangan, and the first Spanish structures were in a Roman Catholic mission, namedMisión San Gregorio Magno de Sawangan. The mission was repeatedly ravaged by raids from pirates, mostly Muslims fromMindanao, during its first years, bu
Top Attractions in Legazpi
Explore the best things to see and do in Legazpi:
- ★A. Bichara Silverscreens and Entertainment Center
- ★Albay Farmers Bounty Village
- ★Albay Gulf Landing Monument
- ★Albay Park and Wildlife
- ★Battle of Legazpi Pylon
- ★Bicol Heritage Park
- ★Busay Falls
- ★Cagsawa Ruins
Where to Eat in Legazpi
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Albay Pili Nut
Where to Stay in Legazpi
- 🏨Alicia Hotel
- 🏨Anvil Bed & Breafast
- 🏨Bali Suites Legazpi
- 🏨Casablanca Suites
- 🏨Catalinas Lodging House
- 🏨Emerald Boutique Hotel
Legazpi Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 13 sections including: