Must-see attractions in Philippines
Palawan Butterfly Eco Garden & Tribal Village
Puerto Princesa
One half of this is a lovely garden where you can see different species of fluttering butterflies. The other half is set up for interaction with members…
Palawan Wildlife Rescue & Conservation Center
Puerto Princesa
This wildlife reserve is a complex of concrete buildings and outdoor pens that house hundreds of crocs, from newly hatched to scary behemoths. Guided…
Manila
Plaza Miranda has some history. This is where the common folk came to watch beauty contests, political rallies, and various events and festivities, until…
Puerto Galera
The tiny, unattended one-room museum displays some burial jars and ancient Chinese pottery mostly recovered from the area in the 1960s. It’s situated in…
Manila
In the centre of Teodoro Valencia Circle in Rizal Park stands a triumphant Lapu Lapu, the 16th-century national hero famous for slaying the Portuguese…
Manila
This triangular defensive fortification was built to help protect Intramuros after a Chinese uprising in 1603. Parian were the ghetto-like districts where…
Filipino-Chinese Friendship Arch
Manila
Ornate arch marking the entrance to Chinatown when coming over the Jones Bridge. Do not confuse it with the gargantuan new (2015) Chinatown Arch, which is…
Manila
This is where Philippine presidents take their oath of office and deliver their first address to the nation. It's at the western end of Rizal Park.
Manila
Offering a sanctuary from the mayhem of downtown Manila, the flower-filled Manila Orchidarium is a relaxing spot, with orchids growing among water…
Manila
Stone defensive bulwark that was part of the original fortification of Intramuros. It dates back to 1592 and is named after the Japanese enclave it faced…
Manila
This gate to the walled city of Intramuros, built in 1662, led to the palaces of the Spanish governor general. José Rizal passed through here on the way…
Manila
This gate to the old walled city of Intramuros was built in 1663 for the exclusive use of the Spanish governor general during important state functions.
Philippine International Convention Center
Manila
This monumental convention centre dating from the Marcos era is still used for bazaars, government summits and other events.
Manila
The Lapu-Lapu Statue in Rizal Park sits in the middle of Teodoro Valencia Circle.
Manila
The Spanish built this pentagonal stone redoubt outside the walls of Intramuros, and used it to store ammunition.
Manila
A triangular defensive fortification in Intramuros. It's one of the more recent fortifications (1771).
Manila
One of several ornate arches within Chinatown that distinguish the neighbourhood from its surrounds.
Manila
Intramuros defensive embankment in a strategic location on the Pasig River, built in 1593.
Manila
Honours the 1986 'People Power' revolution that overthrew then-dictator Ferdinand Marcos.
Manila
This north entrance to Intramuros was the last gate built by the Spanish, in 1863.
Manila
One of the original entrances to the walled city of Intramuros, built in 1604.
Manila
A defensive redoubt built by the Spanish outside the walls of Intramuros.
North Luzon
Built by the Augustinians in 1609, the Church of St James in the town plaza is notable for its Mexican influences. On its antique altar are two Aztec-like…
Mindanao
Great Santa Cruz Island is around 7km off the Zamboanga City waterfront, and is home to only a few dozen families from the Samal tribe. Visitors come to…
Mindanao
Hidden deep in a mountain, Tinago Falls is the most spectacular of Iligan’s waterfalls; you can drive to the start of the very steep stairway (365 steps)…
University of the Philippines Marine Science Institute
North Luzon
By far the best use of your time in Bolinao is a visit to this research facility–cum–visitor centre. Researchers at the institute's laboratory cultivate…
Mindanao
Even though the twin Maria Cristina Falls are being harnessed for their hydroelectric power, you can climb to the top of an observation tower for…
President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo’s Childhood Summer Home
Mindanao
Directly in front of Timoga Springs, along the main highway, this is only really interesting to political buffs. Perhaps most curious are the family…
Mindanao
Completed in 1907 and originally the seat of the United States' governor of the Moro province.
- placement: fullWidth
- path: Destinations/POIs/superzone
- possible size: [970, 250], [970, 90], [728, 90], [300, 250], [320, 50], [1, 1],
- targeting:
{ "position": "superzone" }
