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Magallanes (Sorsogon)

Aerial view of Magallanes
For other places by the name, see Magallanes (disambiguation).

Magallanes is a municipality of the province of Sorsogon.

Understand

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Map of Magallanes (Sorsogon)

According to renowned historians and anthropologists such as Domingo Abella, Luis Camara Dery, Merito Espinas, F. Mallari, Norman Owen, Mariano Goyena del Prado, et al., Magallanes was the location of the ancient settlement of Ibalong.

Get in

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By plane

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Book a flight from Manila to Bicol International Airport. From Legazpi, ride a van or bus to Sorsogon City (approx. 1.5 to 2 hours).

By plane

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Take a provincial bus (such as Philtranco, DLTB, or Cagsawa Travel) bound for Sorsogon City from terminals in Metro Manila (like Pasay, Cubao, or Alabang). The trip takes about 12 to 14 hours.

Get around

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Jeepneys and tricycles are available in downtown.

See

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  • 12.7944123.8761 Gibalon Historical Shrine, Barangay Siuton, Basketball Court. Marked as the historic site of the first Christian mass in Luzon. OSM directions (updated Sep 2026)

Do

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  • Magalleones Festival - is a festival celebrating Magallanes as a beautiful, peaceful and charming place which is rich in cultural and historical heritage held annually every July 9-15.

Buy

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Eat

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  • 12.8323123.86971 Upland Alfresco Resto Bar, Barangay Bacalon. OSM directions (updated Sep 2026)

Drink

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Sleep

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