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Bicol Heritage Park


The Bicol Heritage Park is one of the main historical destinations that can be found in Legaspi City, Albay. It is situated inside Camp General Simeon Ola Headquarters - a seat of the Police Regional Office 5 for the Bicol Region. The General Simeon Ola statue is one of the well-known monuments that can be seen in the Bicol Heritage Park inside the police camp. It was built in honor of General Simeon A. Ola and also to commemorate his courage and heroism when he was alive. He was a hero and Katipunero during the Philippine Revolution. He is a native of Guinobatan, Albay who launched guerrilla raids on American-occupied towns in Albay until his capture on September 5, 1903. He joined the Katipunan in 1896 and was known as one of Bicol's revolutionary leaders.

by Jhaypee Guia on August 30, 2012
Bicol Heritage Park

The statue of General Ola at the Bicol Heritage Park

The Bicol Heritage Park is one of the main historical destinations that can be found in Legaspi City, Albay. It is situated inside Camp General Simeon Ola Headquarters - a seat of the Police Regional Office 5 for the Bicol Region.

The General Simeon Ola statue is one of the well-known monuments that can be seen in the Bicol Heritage Park inside the police camp. It was built in honor of General Simeon A. Ola and also to commemorate his courage and heroism when he was alive. He was a hero and Katipunero during the Philippine Revolution. He is a native of Guinobatan, Albay who launched guerrilla raids on American-occupied towns in Albay until his capture on September 5, 1903. He joined the Katipunan in 1896 and was known as one of Bicol's revolutionary leaders.

The camp is open to the public as a culture and heritage park. Visitors are very welcome to visit one of the most historical places in Legaspi City. One can take pictures with the statue whiloe re-living the history behind the heritage park.

List of some of the accommodations in Albay

  • Alicia Hotel - F. Aquende Drive, Albay District, Legazpi City
  • Casa Eugenia Hotel and Restaurant -  Tagas, Tabaco City
  • Hotel Casablanca - Peñaranda Ext., Legazpi City
  • Hotel La Trinidad - Rizal St., Legazpi City
  • Hotel Venezia - Renaissance Gardens, Washington Drive, Legazpi City
  • Pepperland Hotel - Airport Road, Legazpi City
  • Jennifer’s Garden Apartelle - J. Estevez St., Albay Dist., Legazpi City
  • Hotel Victoria - Rizal St., Legazpi City
  • Avenrose Suites - Washington Drive, Legazpi City
  • Cliffstone Inn - Lidong, Sto. Domingo, Albay
  • Ibalong Travelers Hostel - BDB Bank Bldg, 210 J.P Rizal St
  • Divine Tourist Inn- A. Luna St., Divino Rostro, Tabaco
  • Neuhaus Tourist Inn - Magayon Dr., Daraga, Albay
  • Sambitan Tourist Inn - Diversion Road, Ligao, Albay

Getting there

By Air

 Airlines from Manila have daily schedule flights from Legazpi City to Manila and vice versa.

  • Manila to Legazpi City
  • Legazpi City to manila

By Land

Several aircon tourist bus companies ply the Manila-Legazpi route daily, an average nine-hour travel time, passing through scenic roads.

By Rail

By train, the average travel time is 16 hours via the Philippine National Railway, the country’s sole train transport service.

By Sea

Several shipping lines offer regular trips from the Visayan region to the island province of Masbate to Albay via mini ports of Pilar and Donsol, Sorsogon.

Getting Around

Buses and jeepney’s are generally the main mode of transportation in getting around Albay’s destinations. Pedicabs and tricycles are also available for short distance travels. Taxis and rent-a-cars are also available.

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