Lagonoy Tourist Spots'

INTRODUCTION

Lagonoy is one of the municipalities in the province of Camarines Sur. According to the 2010 census, it became a second class municipality because it is considered as a partly urban when it comes to urbanization. On the year of 2012, it was marked as 3^rd class municipality. One of the basis of this progress is that the establishments are continuously increasing which means there are a lot of businesses that opens up every time. Little by little,

            But there are still other industries which will surely bring economic progress to the said municipality. One of these is the Tourism industry. If ever that it will be further developed, associated services and businesses will also increase, so income is there.

            For now, let us take a look to the tourist spots in Lagonoy. There are so many beautiful and naturally-made places here and a little improvement is needed and it can already compete to the other tourist spots in our country. The only problem is that, all of these places are located in the remote area and a little patience, for those who are not adventurers, in order to reach it. It is just a matter of enjoyment whenever you have a plan to see and experience the unbelievable beauty of the nature.

Since we are also a part of Tourism industry, even though we are just mere students, we do our best and gave a little effort by visiting some waterfalls located in this place. We believe that through this, it can also help to the improvement of the tourism industry.

For a very short span of time, we had reached eleven tourist spots in Lagonoy, Camarines Sur. Although culture, native products, hotel establishments, recreational sites and other contributing factors are included in the scope in Tourism industry, scenic view of a certain place contributes and helps more to make it as a visiting place of many tourists and excursionists.

Bulan-Ogan Falls

Our first destination is the Bulan-ogan Falls located at Barangay Agosais. Before we reached this wonderful scenery, we walked six-a-half kilometers from the starting point, the town proper and one-in-a-half kilometers from Barangay Agosais to the waterfalls’ site. We travelled in Bangka crossing the river of Canomoy as it is the sitio zone of Barangay San Isidro Norte with a fare of one peso for just a minute.

            Adventure and experience are some of the words playing on our minds when we were on the way to this falls. Since this is the first time of exploring places far from the town proper, we were so excited. There were no means of transportation so our bare feet were the only way to get there. We felt so much tiredness on the way but when we had reached the place, amazement and admiration were seen in our eyes. We had never expected that there are still places that need to be taken care of so that its beauty must be preserved.

            As an explorer, I am not contented on just looking at the falling water of the falls. I climbed to its peak in order to take picture to its total scenery. I experienced fear and nervousness because I almost fell. But I determined to go back safely so I find a way by climbing on vines. I almost felt death but I took much courage to go back sound and safe. I really experienced so much adventure after we had visited this place.

Blue Lagoon

This falls is also known as the “Blue Lagoon” where you can relax not just your body but also your mind. One look at it and you can feel that you are very near to the nature. It has deep blue water as if you were in a swimming pool. Its dazzling look that mesmerizes our eyes seems a proof that nature still offers its beauty to the people. Its crystal clear water seems so refreshing to the eyes of its attracted nature lovers.

Before we reached this hidden place of beauty, we ride on a motorcycle to reach its locating barangay, the Cabotonan from the town of Lagonoy. You can also take an alternative transportation through jeepney which is too risky because we have to wait a little bit longer for the jeepney to become full as it will take off to the routing destination.

When we were already there, we crossed the Cabotonan River with the distance of one kilometer to Bilog falls and we took the usual activity to reach it, trekking. See, it has more adventure you could experience even in our local place so you don’t need to go farther.

There are also many little spots that are good in swimming on the way to its upper level.


Caguizcan River

This river is also good for swimming, riding on a boat (ordinary boat with paddle) and kayaking and is located at Barangay Loho.

. Almost all rivers does not reach another body of water. But this river is different; it has an extension wherein its water is flowing down to the Sabang  river. According to some information we gathered, it is four meters estimated terrain elevation above sea level.

Gabao Falls

Just beyond the Bilog falls, Gabao falls can be found. It only takes 45 minutes of walking and you’re already there.  On the way to it, there are so many scenic view that you can enjoy. The Bilog falls is the extension of Gabao falls so they share the same freshness of water. Among the ten falls that we visited, this is the highest one.

            Its fine rushing water from the top means that one must take his bath to experience its natural coldness and water freshness.

LUBAS FALLS

            From the starting point in town proper, we took a pedicab to bring us to Sitio Canomoy of San Isidro Norte. It was only just 5-minute ride and an estimated of 300-meter of distance. From there, we walked for 30 minutes before we reached barangay Agosais. It has a crossed road which will be the pathway going to Lubas falls and the right side is going to Lubang falls. It is estimated in the distance of 500 meter from Agosais to the site. You can enjoy trekking because the pathway is smooth and not too hazardous to take. There are also hidden falls on its way, so it also suits in swimming activities.

            When we were already to the site, we estimated that it has a water depth of 15 feet where diving is possible. It has two portion, the Lubas 1 and the Lubas 2, wherein any place is suitable for swimming.

Sulpo Falls

Of all the falls that we visited, this one is the second farthest. It is located at Barangay Gimagtocon and has a distance of 6.5 kilometers from the town proper. From this barangay, we took for two-and-a-half hour trekking, that is approximately four-and-a-half kilometer, through the river of Gimagtocon.

            When we arrived at the site, we estimated its height of 30 feet above sea level. It has a wide range of bathing area where you can enjoy swimming.

MAINIT FALLS

            Located at Barangay Loho and it is estimated 4.5 kilometers of distance from the town proper. From this barangay to the site, trekking is the only way to get there.

            It is called “mainit falls” because there are no shades even of trees that will protect the swimmers against the sunlight. It is a picturesque that can attract everyone to experience its cold water through swimming. It has a water depth of 6 feet. Its flowing water is used in all purpose of cleaning. Its usability is widely spread to the residents near to this falls.