The First District is called The Cultural and Natures Paradise and is located in the northern part of Quezon. It is endowed with rich cultural heritage and colorful festivities. The popular Pahiyas Festival of Lucban, Mayohan sa Tayabas, Bilao Festival of Pagbilao, Maubanog Festival of Mauban, Haranat Sayaw of Infanta and Sinampalukan Festival of Sampaloc all speak of the peoples way of life, traditions and values. Every visitor will take pride in the worlds second largest Pagbilao Mangrove Experimental Forest, marvel at the white sand and unspoilt Cagbalete Island in Mauban, Polillo Beach, Minasawa Bird Sanctuary and Anilon Cave in Burdeos, Hangga and Buho Falls and Tingob Cave in Sampaloc and Tulaog Cave in General Nakar. Experience the healing power of Kamay ni Hesus and Grotto of Purification and Healing Center in Lucban, learn the glorious past through the Malagonlong Bridge, Casa Comunidad and St. Michael Archangel Minor Basilica of Tayabas, savor the culinary bests of Kamayan sa Palaisdaan (Tayabas), Buddys Pizza (Lucban) and have the best buy for pasalubong at Dona Ana (Lucban) and Kalye Budin (Tayabas).
Called as Mystical Haven and Urban Living, the Second District of Quezon is known for the phenomenon of Mt. Banahaw as well as the miracles of the churches of Our Lady of Sorrow Shrine in Dolores. Discover the Quezonian spirit, crafts and cuisine at Villa Escudero Plantation and Resort , at Ugos Pottery and Earthkeepers all located in Tiaong, Fil-American Garden and Resort in San Antonio. Recall pages of the history by visiting the Ancestral Homes and Museum of Sariaya and bask at its pristine beaches. In the city of Lucena, the throbbing sights and sounds of urban living are evident in the commercial complexes (SM City-Lucena, Pacific Mall and Metro Gaisano) and the Dalahican Fishing Port Complex. While the Perez Park of Lucena offers an inviting respite for park lovers. Revel with the Lucenahins in their Pasayahan Festival, with the Cadelariahins in the Candle Festival just before their respective fiesta celebrations and with the Sariayahain through the Agawan Festival where sweets and pastries are also best recommended.
Composed of twelve municipalities, the Third District is indeed A Dozen of Wonder. The area which is located southern part of Quezon has rugged mountain ranges that abound with luscious coconut trees and crops. Mostly coastal towns, each has beautiful beaches such as Bagosina Beach, Tulay Buhangin and Borawan Beach all in Padre Burgos. Other beaches include Salvacion Beach in Agdangan, Punta and Malatandang Beach in Unisan, Tuhian Beach in Catanauan, Sabit Beach in San Narciso and Alibijaban Islands of San Andres. As a celebration of the things they do and the things they have, residents hold festivities like Laguimanoc Festival (Padre Burgos), Coco-Lilay Festival (Unisan), Buhay na Kubol (General Luna) and Boling-Boling Festival (Catanauan).
Facing the mighty Pacific Ocean, the municipalities of the Fourth District is called Where the Bounty of Seas Never End. The municipal waters of the districts 218,335 land is the habitat of rich fishing grounds and best colonies of living corals and reefs. Must-see destinations in this district are the Spanish Fortress and Cathedral of San Diego de Alcala (Gumaca), Pinagbanderahan Shrine and Bantakay Falls (Atimonan), Tumiis Falls and Casa Santa Cave (Alabat). Eco-tourism destination that would surely enthrall nature lovers are the Quezon National Park (Atimonan) for its unique geologic foundation and endemic flora and fauna and interesting bird species. Prominent festivals are the Aranat Baluarte of Gumaca, Tagultol Festival of Atimonan and Seafoods Festival of Guinayangan.
Quezonians, let us then celebrate and be proud & because we got all that it takes to make life worth living.
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