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What to see in Philippines
Philippines Attractions
Many attractions in the Philippines share the dichotomy of their allure and their difficulty to reach. The capital city Manila is an easy place to start. There are marvellous buildings and cathedrals such as the Intramuros and San Agustin Church standing as testament to the history of Spanish colonialism. The Nations Museum and the Malacanang Palace are great attractions to learn about this history.
From Cebu, island attractions and beaches such as Visayas are a chartered flight or ferry away but the city itself has things to do including visiting an important religious site Basilica Minore de Santo Nino or Fort San Pedro. Davao is also a great starting point to visit nearby island attractions such as Camiguin Island and the pristine Lake Sebu. These are best visited between May and July, although any time of year will do, as the attractions never become too busy.
Banaue
This fascinating region in northern Luzon is known for being largely untouched by Western civilisation, and gives a glimpse…
Camiguin
The tiny island of Camiguin on the north coast of Mindanao is renowned for the friendliness of its people, epitomised…
Fort San Pedro
Fort San Pedro, located at Cebu City's wharf area, was the nucleus of the first Spanish settlement in the country. It…
Intramuros
The oldest part of Manila is the medieval Spanish walled enclave of Intramuros on the southern bank of the Pasig River,…
Malacanang Palace
The name of the Malacanang Palace, now the seat of government and official residence of the Philippines head of state,…
National Museum of the Philippines
The large and comprehensive National Museum of the Philippines preserves and showcases the cultural, historical and natural…
Palawan
The island of Palawan is an elongated stretch of thickly forested landscape bordered by coves, beaches, lagoons and limestone…
Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park
The Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park is located in the Filipino province of Palawan, about 30 miles (50km)…
Tagaytay City
Tagaytay is one of the most-visited tourist destinations in the Philippines, famous for the Taal Volcano. The volcano…
The Chocolate Hills
The Filipino province of Bohol's most famous tourist attraction, and a regular feature on lists of the top 10 things…
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