Welcome to Naga City, Philippines

Welcome to the land of the chili pepper eating people! The heart of the Bicol Region of the Philippines is Naga City. The place is well known for pili nuts, coconut products, hosts of bright talented people, and chili peppers.

The name Naga City comes from the sturdy and tough narra trees that were abundant in the area way back in the pre-Spanish times. Naga City is on the southern portion of the Philippines' Luzon Island in the province of Camarines Sur.

It's about 377 kilometers south of Manila, Philippines. Estimated travel time from Manila to Naga City is about eight hours long by bus with travels scheduled daily. Flights from Manila to Naga City are also scheduled daily. Estimated travel time from Manila to Naga City by plane is 45 minutes.

You can also get to Naga City by train. The Philippine National Railways have daily trips to Naga City leaving at five o'clock in the afternoon. Estimated travel time by train to Naga City is eight to nine hours.

Like the rest of the Philippines, you can enjoy the tropical climate in Naga City. The rainy season is from June to October, the cool dry season is from November to February, while the hot summer season is from March to June.

Naga City comes alive when the sun goes down at dusk. The nightlife in Naga City is second to none in the region. The streets are lined with karaoke bars, pubs, bars, bistros, and cafes. After you've come from the mountain treks, beaches, and coral reef dives it is a great way to top it all with a really crazy night in Naga City.

Naga City is also known for its natural spring resorts at the foot of Mount Isarog. If you are into backpacking or mountain climbing the Mount Isarog National Park is the place where you should go for a great nature trek. You can set up camp if you would like to stay overnight. You can also visit the Malabsay, Yabon, and the Nabontolan waterfalls.

Naga City has first-class hotels where guests are treated warmly with the trademark hospitality of the Philippines. You'll find that the room service, cuisine, and facilities in Naga City's hotels are quite a treat.

From sun up to sun down Naga City has many reasons to be a place to visit in the Philippines. Just be careful when the locals invite you to try at eating the homegrown chili peppers, be prepared with water if need be.

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37 comments on “Welcome to Naga City, Philippines”

  1. I love naga city! mis na mis ko na ang bicol! maogmang mga iribanan kang mga barkada! makamison! hay!!!!!!!!!!......sana matapos na ang construction kang mall!!!!!

  2. Naga City is my hometown, Since I am working abroad and my vacation every two years I missed a lot especially the fiesta (Translation & Fluvial procession, I missed the busy street of Naga and the breeze of Carolina. I saw a lot of changes during my vacation there are a lot of restaurant to dine in, a first class hotel to check in and even new resort. The economy is booming and I heard that SM will soon to build... that's awesome! And I hope I can visit again NAGA.

  3. I have visited NAGA CITY many times in my travels. Its a very nice and safe place to be... There are many nice hotel(s) some expencive and some incredably cheap low as 185peso per nite!! I am from the United Kingdom and just love the Philippines, I have been visiting the philippines back and forth since 1994! Many Thanks NAGA

  4. Naga City is one of the Philippines tourist spot that we Filipinos should be proud of. With its hospitable people, wonderful scenarios,and enticing cuisines, what else could you ask for! Go to Naga and you will never want to leave.

  5. Hi everyone!
    I'm gonna take a bus ride from manila to naga. was wondering wat the schedules r like. anymore?
    many thanks

  6. im coming to naga... im really hoping that it is an indeed wonderful place... im looking forward to it... i know that naga is a jewel that continues to sparkle....
    and this website is awesome..... they wrote as if you are looking in a picture..... making me mad for being overly excited to step a foot in naga...

  7. this is where my mom came from so as my beloved kulit.
    mahal ko ang naga dahil tagarito ang lalaking mahal ko.

  8. libmanenos ako but i attended my college in Naga city.now that i am working abroad..are there any web sites of department stores that i can look for to order some appliances.

  9. oragon
    I can't wait to mucking around to SM NAGA. Nice place to hang out. Still in Sydney coming home this Xmas. Good on you Naga.

  10. KKP MEMBERS NAGA
    Kumusta kamo dyan? SM Naga was open see you soon.Nice place for shopping.How about Owen? still single hang out in SM heaps of chics hehhheheh

  11. paano ba pumunta sa naga city from manila via commute? not by plain or train ha, at anu anu sasakyan at mga magkano gagastusin? i really wanna go there kasi eh 😀

  12. i just want to ask if paanu magpunta sa naga city via bus. travel time n wer me sakay na bus station.thanks

  13. Iam a native of Pili,spend my 20 yrs in europe but going home every year.Saying "NO PLACE LIKE HOME" is true.I can't stand not to bring my foriegn guests to orient our newly improved Naga city specially the array of new stablished restaurants in Magsasay avenue..Guess what?My guest coming back with our family to taste again our PINANGAT and some of our delicasies served by mababait and very hospitable bicolanos.

  14. I have been to the Philippines more than 20 times since 1982. It's the best holiday destination in the world for me, in the UK. Friendly people and fun to be with. I loved Bicol and will go back; Naga is great!

  15. .. miz u naga..
    sobrang miz ko na night life sa may magsaysay ave.
    mga dudes.friends kita kits sa december so exited na
    .,
    viva naga!more powers!

  16. planning to go to naga and albay for business trip, what is your suggestion on my route frm mla via plane? where to stay in both places?

  17. bicolana ako naga city,bicol kung nakarating na kayo dun may mansion dun dun ako nakatira 🙂 love na love ko ang philippines <3

  18. we are visiting naga this November, what are there to do in Naga esp with 2 kids (4 and 2 years old) for a day and which hotels would you recommend?

  19. my mother is from Naga city ,Philippines ,i'm half Filipina i have visited Naga last summer 2008 with my family i found the atmosphere very accomodating, the people are very friendly and helpful .hope to visit Philippines again some time and am hoping for the city to boom in the coming years for their tourist attractions.

  20. Saro akong bicolana, proud ako sa mga taga bikol especially sa recently dubbed Miss Universe 4th Runner Up , Ms. Ma. Venus Raj.
    I love the people here, they are all sweet and hospitable, smart and religiuos!
    kaya dagus kamo sa Naga!

  21. I guys, me and my friends are planning to visit naga city next month, but we dont know what and where to go in your beautiful city...Is anybody here can give me itinerary for 2nyts and 3 days trip (please include CWC, and legaspi city...please.... thanks

  22. What are the women like there?? Im planning a visit, and like to know what they expect from their man, and also what they do for their man

  23. naga city is the best...i hope to come back sooner...it's a place closest to my heart aside from my hometown...naguenos must be very proud to have lived here...

  24. "You can also get to Naga City by train. The Philippine National Railways have daily trips to Naga City leaving at five o’clock in the afternoon. Estimated travel time by train to Naga City is eight to nine hours."
    Hi, how accurate is this information?

  25. My wife is a Bicolana from Naga and we are spending Christmas with the family there.
    I love trains and was interested in taking the train back to Manila after Christmas but have seen mixed reviews about the service.
    We recently took a train from Singapore to Bangkok and I don't expect the same service but would get some idea what to expect.
    Can somebody give us a review in English so my asawa doesn't have to translate
    Regards
    Tony S

  26. i love naga its the nices part of phill
    if you travel just an houre from the city its like the land time forgot tottally unspoilt i miss it so much and want to return soon