Luzon

Luzon is the chief island of the Philippines. Regions Metro Manila - The National Capital Region or NCR, this is where the national capital of the Philippines; Manila is situated, center of financial and commercial districts and as well as where the seat of the government is situated. It is one of the world's largest cities in terms of GDP. Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) - Home to the Banaue Rice Terraces which is a UNESCO World Heritage site and also called as the 8th wonder of the world in fascination how the early Filipinos have constructed the terraces which look like a stairway to heaven. This is where Sagada is also located, where you can see the hanging coffins. Aside from tourist attractions, what attracts the people to come here is its cool weather, so hop on if you feel global warming has attacked in the busy streets of the Philippines. Ilocos Region - This is where the well preserved European colonial town of Vigan is situated, a town where you can learn its history in its presence. Cagayan Valley - Something smells fishy?! This region has been known as the Tilapia capital of the Philippines. Central Luzon - Angeles city is the regional capital where the origins of the "Sisig" are found and it is also where the former home of the largest American military facility outside continental America. Calabarzon Mimaro Bicol Region Cities Manila - national capital San Fernando (La Union) San Fernando (Pampanga) Calamba Calapan Lagazpi Baguio Makati Puerto Galera Other destinations Banaue - famed rice terraces Corregidor Island - tour from Manila Pagudpud - white beach Pangasinan - Hundred islands Sagada - beautiful hikes, hanging coffins and the tremendous Simigang Cave Subic - beaches and special economic zone Tagaytay - Taal Volcano, the smallest volcano in the world Vigan - Spanish colonial town Albay - home of the almost perfectly-cone shaped volcano Mayon volcano Understand Talk Get in Get around See Itineraries Do Eat Drink Stay safe Get out This article is an outline and needs more content. It has a template, but there is not enough information present. Please plunge forward and help it grow!