Virac, Catanduanes Etymology

The name "Virac" likely originates from the native word "burac" (meaning flower), which was erroneously interpreted by visitors as the name of the place, later changing to Virac over time.

Sources: https://virac-catanduanes.gov.ph/history

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Church in Town: 𝐂𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐝𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐈𝐦𝐦𝐚𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 (𝐑𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐂𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐃𝐢𝐨𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐕𝐢𝐫𝐚𝐜)

The Church of the Immaculate Conception also known as “Virac Cathedral”, situated at the heart of the capital town of Virac, remains a lasting proof to the deep faith of Viracnons and is an architectural heritage that is constantly being adored by locals and visitors alike.

Today, the Virac Cathedral has been revamped to have a similar look and feel to the dome of St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome.

Sources: https://gocatanduanes.com/happyplaces/virac-cathedral

𝐍𝐨𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐕𝐢𝐫𝐚𝐜 𝐡𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲

Virac, the capital of Catanduanes, has a history rooted in pre-Spanish times with the settlement of tribal chieftain Lumibao near Vidak spring, later visited by Spanish conquistadors in 1573, and officially recognized as a unit of governance in 1755.

𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐞𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐕𝐢𝐫𝐚𝐜:

Talisoy Beach in Virac, Catanduanes

- Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Virac

- Maribina Falls

- Mamangal Beach Front

- Shrine of the Holy Innocents

- Binurong Point

- BATO Church

- Nahulugan Falls

- Twin Rock Beach Resort

- Museo De Catanduanes

- Talisoy Beach

- Rakdel Inn

- Balacay Point

- Virac Town Center

𝐅𝐚𝐦𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐕𝐢𝐫𝐚𝐜:

- Datu Lumibao

- Florencio Tacorda

- Geronimo Tabuzo

- Primo Panti

𝐏𝐢𝐧𝐨𝐲 𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬, 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐕𝐢𝐫𝐚𝐜:

- Carmen Camacho (singer)