Iriga City is a landlocked city located in the province of
Camarines Sur, Bicol Region. Iriga was formerly known as I-raga, which means “there
is land”. Iriga was formerly part of Nabua town. Iriga City is also one of the oldest settlements
in the Bicol Region. This city is also known as the City of Crystal Clear
Springs, thanks to the abundance of more than 30 natural springs scattered all
over the city. Because of the abundance of natural spring, there are a lot of
spring resorts in Iriga City and it’s one of the tourist destinations in the city.
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| Mt. Asog |
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| Asog County Hotel, Brgy. San Isidro |
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| Bersabaren Resort, Barangay San Isidro |
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| Gilkrissa Resort, Brgy. San Nicolas |
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| Gilkrissa Resort, Brgy. San Nicolas |
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| Iriga City bus terminal |
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| Iriga City jeepney terminal |
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| La Consolacion College, Iriga City Campus |
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| Masosu Spring Resort, Brgy. San Isidro |
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| Saint Anthony De Padua Parish Church |
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| Ybalon Resort, Brgy. San Juan |
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| Ybalon Resort, Brgy. San Juan
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How to get to Iriga City:
By Plane:
Cebu Pacific and Air Philippines have several daily flights
to Naga Airport, which is locally known in Bicol as Pili Airport. From Naga Airport,
located in the town of Pili, you can ride a bus
or a taxi bound for Iriga
City. The city is about
45 minutes to 1 hour ride from the airport. The bus fare from Pili to Iriga City
is 30 pesos. If you’re coming from Naga or Pili, you will be passing the forked
road in Baao town going to downtown Baao and Iriga City.
Just after the railroad crossing, turn left going to Iriga
City, because if you turn right,
that’s the road going to Nabua and Legazpi
City.
By Bus:
From Manila,
there are several buses bound to Bicol region. Ride a bus that is bound for Iriga City
or Legazpi City
and then get off at Iriga
City. If you’ll be riding a bus bound for Legazpi City
or Tabaco City,
be sure to ask the driver or the conductor if the bus will pass by the city of Iriga because some buses will not pass Iriga City
and will just use the diversion road at Nabua town. The usual travel time from
Metro Manila to Iriga
City is 8 to 10 hours.
There are a number of bus terminals in Cubao, Quezon City,
that have buses bound for Iriga City, Legazpi
City and Tabaco City.
There are also bus terminals in Pasay
City, near Pasay Rotonda.
By Train:
The PNR has a regular train schedule for the Manila-Ligao City route. The train departs at Tutuban
Station in Manila every 6pm and 8:30pm and
arrives at Ligao City at around 6am the next day. Ride
the train and get off at PNR Iriga City Station. The last station is Ligao City
station which is 45 minutes away from Iriga
City so be sure to get off at Iriga City.
The usual travel time is 10 to 12 hours.
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