DOT announces list of safe sites for Mayon Volcano watchers

ALBAY, Philippines – The Department of Tourism (DOT) in the Bicol region has designated safe viewing sites in two towns and two cities in Albay in response to the growing number of tourists flocking to Albay to witness the natural spectacle of Mayon Volcano.

DOT-Bicol director Herbie Aguas identified safe viewing sites in Legazpi, Ligao, Camalig, and Daraga where visitors can have vantage points for observing the volcanic activity.

In Legazpi, the following locations have been recognized as safe viewing sites:

Legazpi Boulevard at a distance of 16.1 kilometers
Sawangan Park at 14.7 kilometers
Legazpi Highlands at 15.2 kilometers
Kalayaan Park at 13.2 kilometers
Our Lady of Salvacion Giant Statue at 11.1 kilometers

In Daraga town, the designated viewing sites include the following:

Cagsawa Ruins Park at 10.38 kilometers
Farm Plate at 14.38 kilometers
Daraga Church at 12.01 kilometers
National Museum at 10.18 kilometers

In Camalig town, the following are the identified areas for safe viewing:

Solong Eco Park at 16.03 kilometers
Quituinan Hill at 9.76 kilometers
Quitinday Greenhills at 18.7 kilometers

Ligao City offers the following safe viewing sites:

Mt. Masaraga Campsite at 9.84 kilometers
Paayahayan sa Bulod at 10 kilometers
Kawa-Kawa Hill / Bambusetum / Divine Mercy Monastery Church at 19.7 kilometers
Hobbit Hill at 9.79 kilometers
Ilah Nature Park at 9.82 kilometers

With these designated safe viewing sites, the DOT aims to ensure the safety of tourists and spectators who wish to witness the volcanic activity in Albay.