The largest island in the Philippines, Luzon is a mountainous region, rich in panoramic views and green landscapes with vast waters surrounding it.

To enjoy the mountains, one can go to Baguio City. An unusual and unlike the rest of the tourist spots in the country because of its pine trees and cool temperature, it is the nearest thing the Philippines has to a mountain retreat, making it easy to understand why the city was chosen as the country’s summer capital. Nestled deep in the Cordilleras is Banaue. The home of the famous Banaue rice terraces, which to many is considered as the 8th wonder of the world, carved from the mountain ranges centuries ago by the Ifugao tribe.

Luzon is also an ideal place for those who love the waters. One may opt to thread the dive resorts for a water adventure filled day. La Union in the north is a popular surfing destination in the Philippines. Apart from surfing, scuba diving and snorkeling are other options for an enjoyable trip in Luzon especially in the outlying islands of Anilao, Ligpo, Bonito, Sombrero and Maricaban in Batangas in the south.

Subic Bay in Central Luzon host of some of the country's remaining virgin forests and a sanctuary for wild animals. There you can find Ocean Adventure, South East Asia's only open marine water parks with false whales, dolphins and sea lions shows. Adjacent nearby is Zoobic Safari which will amuse everyone in a wild African safari adventure.

On the other side of Luzon, an island extends across the South China Sea towards the Philippines last frontier -Palawan. There you can explore the subterranean caverns of St. Paul river which is 8km long (4km navigable by boat), dive the depths of Tubbatha marine reserve or go on an African safari in the island of Calauit.

Luzon is definitely a marvellous place to visit.

Interesting Places In Luzon (Text in Blue with Active Links)