Pili

Pili is the provincial capital of Camarines Sur, and is located to the south of Naga City.

Understand
Used to be a hiding spot of rebels in Spanish times, Pili has become the capital of Camarines Sur. Due to historical laws that prevented provincial capitals from being placed on independent cities, this once-sleepy town was chosen to become the new provincial capital, as Naga became an independent city.

Pili straddles the boundary of two major varieties of the Bikol languages, the Central variant of Bikol which is used in Naga, and the Rinconada at the southern part of the town. As some residents of the Rinconada district go to Pili to shop, work, or study, Central Bikol is considered as the most understood local dialect.

It's unknown to some extent whether Pili comes from the nut of the same name, which is also the town's specialty, of from the Bikol word for "choose", but you can buy jars or packs of those from pasalubong shops.

By plane


The plane to and from Manila to Naga City takes about one hour. As of September 2020, only Cebgo serves the airport, using an ATR 72 turboprop twice weekly.

From the airport, walk into Maharlika Highway, and take a jeepney to the downtown area (for ).

By bus
Buses stop around the Super EuroXprez gas station along the Diversion road at Barangay La Purisima. Also, buses going to Partido, Rinconada district, and Albay also make stops at Anayan crossing, the junction of Maharlika and Partido highways.

By train


A ticket from Naga costs as of 2017 ( from Iriga, and  from Legazpi).

Get around
Public transportation is provided by jeeps, tricycles, multicab, and motorcycles.

Natural Attractions