Mt. Iriga
Rising some 4,823 feet above the sea level, Mt. Iriga is a challenging climb and offers a panoramic view of the entire Bicol River basin area. A crater and gully was formed during the mountain's last recorded eruption on January 4, 1614. The crater drops to some 500 feet deep from the summit. It's cold surrounding makes it a fitting habitat for wild berries and a local species of pine called agoho, which abundantly grows in the area.
Ilian Hill
A prominent promontory located at Barangay San Nicolas right at the foot of Mt. Iriga, the hill provides a clear bird’s eye view of the city and a panoramic vista of lakes Baao
Waterfalls
Sabang and Tubigan Falls
Found in Waras River, Tubigan Falls cascading 15 feet in height while Sabang Falls, a tiered waterfalls surging at 24 feet in height.
Man Made
Aeta (Agta) Tribal Settlement
Located on the eastern slope of Mt. Iriga, Ilian Hill settlement provides a glimpse of some aspects of the acculturized life of the Aetas. Many tourist come to visit and mingle with the descendants of the ancient Filipinos. The “rinampo”, a war dance imitating wild roosters in combat, can be seen performed by the natives. These cultural communities are cared for by the government.
Landmarks
Calvario Hill
In ancient times, this place was the lair of the most feared ”aswang” . When the Spanish conquerors came, they built a building where Spanish officials met in this place was called “Casino Espanol”. During World War II the Japanes built here the watchtower to spot the guerillas. Many Filipinos martyrs were tortured which makes this place doubly significant.
Philtranco Transport Heritage Museum
This museum is the first and only one of its kind in the Philippines. It is located at the Philtranco terminal, the old ALATCO (Albert Louis Ammen Transportation Company) compound in the city. Frequented by students, researchers and tourists from all over the country and some parts of th world, the museum offers a historical review of the first and oldest bus company in the Philippines - in pictures and memorabilia
Kinuwartelan
Located 7 kilometers away from the city, the Spanish authorities used this as their garison and at the same time prison for “insurectos”. The ruins of the building still remain.
Defenders of Bataan and Corregidor Marker
Located at the northeastern corner of Rizal Park, constructed and inaugurated last March 3, 1985 to give honor to Filipinos particularly Bicolanos both living and deceased who fought the Japanese Imperialist Army during World War II unpaid Guerilla Remnants, 6th Army USAFFE and PHILCOM Bicol Area.
Religious
Emerald Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes
This grotto is built on top of Calvario Hill at the Ibalon Hotel compound. The grotto faces Mt. Iriga and offers a bird's eye view of the city's central business district. this is where the Tinagba Festival culminates with the offering of the first and freshest harvest. During Lent, the grotto is also the set for the Crusifixion scene of the street play on the Passion and Death of Christ.
St. Anthony de Padua Parish
The center of Irigueños faith. Folks from all walks of life gather here to give homage to the Almighty for the blessings they receive each day. Major religious ceremonies are held here and this makes the parish popular to the neighboring municipalities. This 18th century old church has a great history to its name.
Inorogan Chapel
Erected at the top of a hill at Barangay Sto. Domingo, the chapel was built by a local philanthropist to commemorate the miraculous escape from death and destruction of the inhabitants residing at the foot of Mt. Sumagang during its 1614 eruption. The miracle was attributed to the intercesion of the Blessed Virgin Mary, whose image is popularly known as OUR LADY OF ANGUSTIA, said to have been found by three Agta hunters at the present site of the chapel.
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