Mayon Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
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About Mayon
At a height of2,465m (8,087ft),Mayon Volcano(Bulkang Mayon), also known asMount Mayon, is a prominent natural landmark ofBicolregion andAlbayprovince. It is near the cities ofLegazpi,TabacoandLigao, and the towns of Daraga, Guinobatan, Camalig, Bacacay, Santo Domingo, and Malilipot. Mayon was a sacred site to the Bicolano people during the pre-colonial period because it was considered the home of the ancient cheif deity Gugurang. It is part of a belt of volcanoes that dot the Bicol peninsula. Local legend states Mayon came out from the burial site of a beautiful lady namedDaragang Magayon, which lends its name to the volcano and the town of Daraga. The national park surrounding the volcano,Mayon Volcano Natural Parkhas been part of the Albay Biosphere Reserve, and is a candidate for theUNE
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