Mount Isarog
The base of Mount Isarog (6,481ft) is located about 15km (9mi) from Naga. One can get there by taking a jeepney in Naga City at Abella St, heading for Carolina barrio; it's a 30 to 45 minute ride.
From the jeepney terminal in Carolina barrio, the visitor has to walk about 5km (3mi) up a footpath to reach Malabsay Falls. This is a 12m (39ft) water fall with ponds of cold mountain water. More serious hikers and climbers may be interested in continuing up Mt Isarog through the National Park (locally called 'Forestry'). It may take several days to reach the top.
A couple of resorts with facilities for swimming and picnics are in Carolina. They have many visitors on summer weekends.
Resorts
Penafrancia Resort - on the main road
rm/cot 150-200 (ac,tb); cottages nicely designed and secure, comfortable furnish-ings, well maintained
swpl - entr adult/child P 6/4
tennis court P 10/hr; conf halls
resort situated in park-like setting, rural area, surrounded by rice fields, quiet and peaceful; most overnight guests are well-to-do city visitors traveling in private cars.
Manila Bulletin Thu. June 20, 1991 (Naga City)
"Volcanologists Jessie Daligdig and Delfin Garcia, who went to Mt. Isarog in Camarines Sur to monitor the volcano after reports that explosions were heard by residents near the area Monday, said there were no signs that the volcano is acting up."
Jimenz Resort - no hotel rooms; only swim-ming pool and picnic area; entr P 7
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