Gastronomy

Timitim

It is similar to cassava cake made up from grated

cassava, mixed with coconut milk, sugar, vanilla and pili nuts and then
steamed.

Hinagom or Hinagum
Sorsogon, officially the Province of Sorsogon (Bikol: Probinsya kan
Sorsogon; Waray: Probinsya han Sorsogon; Tagalog: Lalawigan ng Sorsogon),
is a province in the Philippines located in the Bicol Region. It is the
southernmost province in Luzon and is subdivided into fourteen
municipalities (towns) and one city. Its capital is Sorsogon City (formerly the
towns of Sorsogon and Bacon) and borders the province of Albay to the It’s made from freshly harvested rice that’s
north. pounded, roasted in a pan, then pounded again in a mortar mixed with
coconut meat and sugar before wrapping in leaves. It tastes quite similar to
In 1570 two Augustinian friars, Alonzon Jiménez and Juan Orta, Espasol of Laguna.
accompanied by a certain captain, Enrique de Guzmán, reached Hibalong, a
small fishing village near the mouth of Ginangra River, and planted the cross Suman
and erected the first chapel in Luzon. It was from this village that Ibalong,
referring to the whole region, came to be. Moving inland with a

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northwesterly direction they passed by the territory now known as Pilar,
before they reached Camalig, Albay. The establishment of the Abucay-
Catamlangan Mission later was ample proof of this. The early towns
established here were: Gibalon in 1570 (now sitio of Magallanes); Casiguran

BROCHURE – 1600; Bulusan – 1631; Pilar – 1635; Donsol – 1668; Bacon – 1764; Gubat,
Sorsogon, Juban and Matnog – 1800; Bulan – 1801; Castilla – 1827;
Magallanes – 1860; Sorsogon – 1866 and Irosin – 1880. The province was
is a rice cake popular in Sorsogon. It is made from
glutinous rice cooked on coconut milk, often wrapped in banana leaves or
buried palm leaves for steaming.
eventually separated from Albay on October 17, 1894, and adopted the
name Sorsogon. The town of Sorsogon was also selected as its capital. Binut-Ong

Map of Sorsogon

This is another sticky rice dessert which is popular

in Bicol region. Coconut milk (gata) is added unto the mixture. It is easily fill
your appetite and this is best accompanied with tea, coffee or chocolate ,
especially ideal for breakfast or afternoon snack.

Kinagang

LET’S is serve in The Maya Kitchen as appetizer. It is

the combination of buko, crabmeat, sliced scallions, and lemon grass, and it

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 is wrapped using banana leaf. It is loved by the Sorsoganon's because it is
very delicious and affordable.
Hotel and Accomodations
Paopao Hotel and Residences, Burgos St.,Talisay, Sorsogon City, Sorsogon,
Sorsogon, Philippines, 4700
Enjoy your visit to Sorsogon City with a stay at
Paopao Hotel & Residences. Guests will have free perks like WiFi and self
parking. Rooms offer 24-hour room service and flat-screen TVs.
Property amenities
Free parking, Free WiFi, Non-smoking, Air conditioning,Laundry facilities,
24/7 front desk, Food and drink
Services
24-hour front desk, Dry cleaning/laundry services, Luggage storage
Fernandos Hotel
3799 Rizal Street Piot. Sorsogon City, Sorsogon City, Sorsogon, Sorsogon,
Philippines, 4700
Fernando's Hotel is the SORSOGON CITY'S 1st FAMILY HOTEL. Our hotel is
centrally located in the heart of Sorsogon City making it convenient to walk
to all major city landmarks and serve as your jumping point to all the tourist
spots in Sorsogon Province.
Top Amenities- Airport transfer,Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!, Daily housekeeping,
Coffee shop, Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!Internet services Wi-Fi in public areas:
Garden, Massage Spa, Swimming pool, etc.
Villa Isabel Hotel
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Donsol is one of just a few places in the
world that can almost guarantee sightings during the Whale Shark season.
During the month of November all the way through to June Whale Shark
season is on in Donsol, Sorsogon.
Flores Street, Burabod Sorsogon City, Sorsogon City, Sorsogon, Sorsogon,
Philippines, 4700
Ogod river firefly cruise
Top Amenities- Airport transfer, Free Wi-Fi in all rooms, Hot tub, Room
service [24-hour], Free Wi-Fi in all rooms
Location
Firefly river watching is a popular activity in
Donsol, apart from the whale shark interaction. Aboard a small boat, you
cruise through Ogod River in the dark and stop in front of the trees lining up
the river and wait for the fireflies to appear.
Located in the heart of Sorsogon City, Siama is a
great starting point to explore Sorsogon's diverse and lush nature Juag Lagoon Marine Sanctuary
attractions. Swim with the whalesharks–locally known as butanding– in
Donsol, enjoy the crystalclear waters and pink sand beach of Subic in
Matnog, catch a wave at the local surfing spot in Gubat beach, and journey
to the breathtaking sights of Bulusan Lake: all of these are within an hour or
two by land from the hotel.
Design- The outdoor-meets-indoor design of Siama complements its is a center created toward the preservation of
majestic surroundings. Natural and organic textures used in the hotel's the local marine wildlife. public education, and enjoyment.
interiors are in good company amid the garden plants sprawled all over the
estate. Subic Beach
Dine- Dine with us and discover the local delicacies and flavors through
Siama's homegrown recipes.
Asia Novo Boutique Hotel - Sorsogon
is actually divided into two segments. The
locals call these appropriately Subic Laki (Subic Big Beach) and Subic Liit
(Subic Small Beach).
Lake Bulusan
Burgos Street, Sorsogon City, Sorsogon, Sorsogon, Philippines, 4700
Top Amenities- Free Wi-Fi in all rooms, Air conditioning, Blackout curtains,
Linens, Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!Internet servicesWi-Fi in public areasCar park is a lake on Luzon Island in the Philippines.
[free of charge] It lies at the heart of Bulusan Volcano National Park which covers a land
area of 3,672 hectares (9,070 acres).
Tourist Destinations
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Donsol Whale Sharks Interaction
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