Province of QUEZON
Municipality of LOPEZ
Lopez, being sandwiched by the mountains of the Bondoc Peninsula and the blue waters of Lamon Bay, is blessed with several natural and man-made tourist attraction. The town boasts of three (3) beautiful islets, the Pulong Niyogan, Maniknik and Nagtakin which are very popular among vacationeers for their abundant coral reefs which are ideal for snorkelling. It has also several springs, the most popular of which is the so-called 'busay' known for its cool waters. The Sineguelas Park, a hilly area located near the PNR Station within the poblacion, is also a popular attraction.
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It is the biggest of the three islets near the shore of the municipality of Lopez and the adjacent towns of Calauag and Gumaca. The beach area is gradually sloping and the water is clear. Its best attractions are the colonies of corals about 50 meters from the islet. It is located in Barangay Hondagua, Lopez, Quezon.
Japanese Tunnel
The tunnel was dugged up by the Japanese soldiers during World War II when the imperial forces found their way to the town to defend themselves against the Americans. It is located in Barangay Matinik.
Lopez Submarine Garden
Located near the Pulong Niyogan (Coconut Island), it has a vast array of corals, which make it perfect for snorkeling. It is also a good site for scuba diving. It is located in Barangay Hondagua where the equally popular Pulong Niyogan is situated.
Lamon Bay
It is a body of water connecting the northern part of Quezon to the Pacific Ocean. It bounds the coastal towns of Atimonan, Gumaca, Plaridel, Lopez, and Calauag, and the island of Alabat. It is a rich fishing ground and the home of various living corals. Most parts of the bay consist of gray sand, some parts are filled with rocks, and other living corals. It is gradually sloping, to the extent that during low tide, the water level is low enough to allow one to walk as far as five hundred (500) meters from the shore.
Feast of San Isidro de Labrador
Though not as popular as the Pahiyas festival of Lucban, Lopeze�os also celebrate the feast of San Isidro de Labrador every 15th of May. Every barangay in the town, particularly those in the poblacion, has its distinct as well as similar way of praising and giving thanks to the patron saint of farmers. Every house, where the image of the patron saint will pass during the procession, are adorned with different agricultural harvest. These agricultural products will then be given away to the people but in somewhat chaotic way. Looting-like atmosphere became visible when, as a signal, the image passed thru the harvest-adorned houses.
