Luzon

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Introduction

Luzon is the largest island of the Philippines and politically and economically the centre of the country. The Luzon island group is one three in the country, the Visayas and Mindanao being the other two. Luzon is where the capital Manila is located and the island has around 47 million inhabitants in total.

Geography

Cities

• Metro Manila, including Manila and Quezon City
• Angeles

Sights and Activities

Meeting Whalesharks

Donsol in the extreme southeast of Luzon is the Philippine capital of meeting the giant but friendly whaleshark (Butanding in local language). You can go swimming and snorkelling with them and although they have been seen in most months, the best season is from December to June with a peak from February to April.

Events and Festivals

Weather

Getting There

By Plane

Luzon is serviced by the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) for all international flights to major cities around the world while the Manila Domestic Airport connects the metro to most airports in the country. Both airports are located in the city of Parañaque.

By Train

By Car

By Bus

By Boat

Getting Around

By Plane

By Train

By Car

By Bus

By Boat

Eat

Drink

Sleep