Tabaco Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city of the Philippines in the province of Albay
About Tabaco
Tabaco's name is rather debatable. Some say it derives from Spanishtabaco("tobacco"), but locals and the city government itself insist that the name came fromBikoltabak ko, referring to a bolo, a traditional knife that has been produced long before the Spaniards arrived. Despite its city designation, Tabaco feels more like a typical provincial town, and it only gained cityhood in 2001 through a plebiscite. The downtown is typical of most Spanish-era towns, with a central Catholic parish church, plaza, and a traditional market. Life in Tabaco is quite relaxed over Legazpi to the south.
Top Attractions in Tabaco
Explore the best things to see and do in Tabaco:
- ★Angela Manalang Gloria House
- ★Tabaco Church
Where to Eat in Tabaco
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Ishi Aya
Where to Stay in Tabaco
- 🏨Gardenia Hotel
- 🏨Hotel Fina
- 🏨JSpazio Apartelle
- 🏨MEACO Royal Hotel Tabaco
Tabaco Travel Guide Sections
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