Luzon.

Luzon, which was coined after the Tagalog word kalusunan (which means northern
part), is the country's largest island.

The island group has eight (8) regions, namely, Region I (Ilocos
Region), Region II (Cagayan Valley), Region III (Central
Luzon), Region IV-A (CALABARZON), MIMAROPA Region, Region V (Bicol
Region), Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR), and the National
Capital Region (NCR) where Manila, the nation's capital city, is located.
Luzon is bordered, clockwise from the North, by the Luzon Strait (Bashi
Channel), Philippine Sea, San Bernardino Strait, Samar Sea, Visayan
Sea, Jintotolo Channel, Sibuyan Sea, Tablas Strait, Sulu Sea, Balabac Strait,
and the South China Sea.

As of the 2015 census, the population of Luzon Island is 53,336,134 people,[2][a] making it the 4th
most populated island in the world.

Tagalog, Ilocano and Bicolano languages predominate Luzon

More than half of the Filipino population lives on Luzon

he warmest month of the year is April, with an average temperature of 27.5 °C | 81.5 °F. The
lowest average temperatures in the year occur in January, when it is around 26.4 °C | 79.5 °F.
Another one of the most popular and must-visit places in Central Luzon is the Mount
Samat Cross, Bataan, popularly called Dambana ng Kagitingan in elementary school
textbooks. It’s a national shrine built in 1970 dedicated to the fallen Filipino and
American soldiers including the 78,000 sick, tired, and hungry soldiers who surrendered
in Bataan, the last known stronghold during the Second World War. These men were
made to march on foot to Capas, Tarlac, a good 80-mile distance—now known as Bataan
Death March. It’s best to visit the place in November to December, and don’t forget to
bring a wide-perspective camera to capture the magnificent view of the area.

Here you will find the most famous monument in the Philippines, the Rizal Monument.
He’s the country’s national hero, after all. This is the place where the Filipino hero met his
end. As one of the biggest parks in Asia, Rizal Park has a wide grassy land, gardens,
dancing fountains, which are all perfect for family hangout or relaxation away from the
stressful noise and pollution of the city. It’s best to visit the place in the afternoon when
the sun is not in its hottest.

Intramuros is one of the must-visit places in Central Luzon for those who want to have a
look of the old Manila. Intramuros was actually the central hub for commerce,
government, education, and religion during the Spanish era. The city, though,
was confined within walls to protect from foreign invaders. The majority of city’s
structures were destroyed during World War II. Instead of stone palaces, courtyard
houses, schools, churches, and monasteries, what you will find today are remnants of
history, including the Fort Santiago—the stone fortress, Rizal Shrine, museums, and
galleries. Complete your tour by riding the calesa around the area.

visit to Batad will be a completely opposite experience to your visit to Manila.

Instead of crowded streets and towering skyscrapers, you can expect green
rice terraces set in a village with a population that only manages to reach
about 1,500 people.
ust three hours away from Manila is the wondrous city of Tagaytay, home to
Ta’al Volcano. This active volcano has experienced over 30 eruptions in recent
history and still puffs out smoke to this day. But that isn’t actually what makes
Ta’al so unique.

From the naked eye, you can see that Ta’al Volcano sits in the middle of a lake.

WWII Era Corregidor Island

ust because you don’t have much time to spend on Luzon doesn’t mean that you
can’t get out and explore. From Manila, you can take a guided tour to historical
island or Corregidor.

This little island was once a notorious battleground during WWII between the
Americans, Japanese, and Filipino troops. The conflicts left behind relics and
reminders of these trying times that now serve as educational props.

Primarily, this island served as a fortress whose skeleton still remains. You’ll
also visit the light hours, military barracks, and hear stories from your guide.

During your tour, you’ll also be treated to some bird watching and a traditional
Filipino lunch.

From Manila, you can reach the northern Luzon town of Pagupud by either
flying into Laoag City airport or taking a 12-hour over night bus.

Mayon Volcano National Park is a breathtaking experience full of adventure and

exploration.

There are many ways to get up close and personal with Mt. Mayon including a
hike around it’s base with bright green plains, rice fields, clean creeks, and
rushing rivers. There are tons of trails to hike with varying levels of difficulty
and observation decks that give you amazing views of the surrounding valley.

There is a strange tradition in the town of Sagada where instead of burying

their coffins in the ground, they attach them to the sides of cliffs where they
remain on display forever. This tradition gives off an eerie vampire feel but
actually is just a way to get their loved ones closer to heaven.

In the northern province of Ilcos Norte lies a small, isolated village called
Adams. The village population is just over 1,000 people, almost all of which
are farmers and fishermen. These gentle people warmly open their homes to
the few tourists that come to visit and provide homestay opportunities.