Sunday, August 5, 2012

Baao, Camarines Sur

Baao is a municipality located in the 5th district of Camarines Sur province. Baao town is in Bicol Region. This town is famous for being the birth place of Bishop Jorge Barlin, the first Filipino bishop. There are only few destinations to visit in Baao because this town is mainly an agricultural town, however, this town is full of history. Baao is one of the oldest towns in the Philippines. Some of the notable people who were born in this town are Bishop Jorge Barlin, Luis Dato and Senator Joker Arroyo.

Baao Church



Baao Recreation Center/Resort

Bishop Jorge Barlin Monument


Sta. Monica Academy

Bishop Jorge Barlin Birthplace marker

Emelie Hotel

Luis Dato monument


How to get to Baao:

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 or Legazpi City and then get off at Baao. The town is about 45 minutes to 1 hour ride from the airport. The bus fare from Pili to Baao is 20 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 Baao.  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 downtown Baao because some buses will not pass downtown Baao and will just use the diversion road at Nabua town. The usual travel time from Metro Manila to Baao 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 Baao. The last station is Ligao City station which is 45 minutes away from Iriga City so be sure to get off at Baao. The usual travel time is 10 to 12 hours.

Additional Link:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baao,_Camarines_Sur

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