Kawa-Kawa Hills

We thought Albay was only all about Mayon Volcano. Turns out, there was so much more to see. First, there was Hoyop Hoyopan Cave that kept us occupied for half a day with its amusing history. Our next destination the following day was a breath of fresh air, figuratively and literally, since we got to travel away from the city center.

Kawa-Kawa Hill is owned by Albay Representative Fernando Gonzalez who turned the 25-hectare area into a natural park aiming to boost it as one of Albay’s top tourist destinations. Located at the quiet barangay of Tuburan, Ligao City, this unique hill that resembles a crater was called as Kawa Kawa because it also looks like a cauldron or a kawa as we say it in the local language.

If you’re looking for things to do for free while in Bicol, Kawa-Kawa Hill and Natural Park is something that you can add to your itinerary. The place is also frequented by religious devotees and most of them make it a habit to visit here every Holy Week. En route to the hill’s summit are meticulously crafted statues depicting the 14 Stations of the Cross.

The climb uphill took us about 30 minutes with the sun shining its brightest and our muscles aching from hours of walking and sightseeing, on the other hand, we were rewarded with a glorious bird’s eye view of Ligao City and its neighboring towns. You could even see Mayon Volcano but unlike us, it was crowded with clouds then. Kawa-Kawa Hill might even be a volcano in disguise if not for the lack of lava. Such a unique place!

How to reach Kawa-Kawa Hill:

It will take you half an hour from Legazpi City. From there, take a tricycle or walk to the foot of Kawa-Kawa Hill.