Top 10 Attractions in Philippines (2018)

📁 Beach, Seaside, Resort
📍 Boracay

White Beach – Highlights

• Popular beach resort in Boracay
• Long stretches of white sands
• Calm waters ideal for swimming
• Variety of restaurants and clubs

📁 River, Cave, Rock Formations, Nature
📍 Puerto Princesa

Puerto Princesa Underground River – Highlights

• Exciting boat ride along subterranean river
• Incredible rock formations in the caverns
• Natural sanctuary for wildlife and birds
• Philippines’ World Heritage Site

Entrance Fee

• Cave Entrance: 500 PHP
• Environmental: 150 PHP
• Audio Guide: 85 PHP

📁 Historic, Architecture, Fort, Monument
📍 Manila

Intramuros – Highlights

• Historic walled district in Manila
• Old Spanish colonial architectures
• Magnificent cathedral & historic church
• Preserved monuments & restored forts

📁 Hills, Nature, Observation Platform
📍 Bohol

Chocolate Hills – Highlights

• Thousands of cone-shaped hills
• Majestic sights from the viewpoint
• Picturesque setting of haycock hills
• Brown-coloured during the dry season

Opening Hours (Viewing Deck)

• Daily: 06:00 – 18:00

Entrance Fee (Viewing Deck)

• General: 50 PHP

📁 Lagoon, Nature, Rock Formations
📍 El Nido

El Nido Lagoons – Highlights

• Scenic ride along the lagoons
• Glistening clear-azure waters
• Wonderful backdrop of hills
• Underwater rock formations

Entrance Fee

• Environmental: 200 PHP

📁 Lake, Rock Formations, Nature
📍 Coron

Kayangan Lake – Highlights

• Crystal clear turquoise & blue waters
• Spectacular setting of limestone cliffs
• Fascinating underwater rock formations
• Picturesque sight from the viewing deck

Entrance Fee

• General: 300 PHP

📁 Religious Site, Architecture
📍 Cebu City

Basilica Minore del Santo Nino – Highlights

• Philippines’ oldest Roman Catholic church
• Earthquake Baroque architecture style
• The statue of the Child Jesus in the chapel
• Beautiful interior decorated with frescoes

Opening Hours

• Daily: 05:00 – 21:00

📁 Volcano, Lake, Nature
📍 Batangas / Tagaytay

Taal Volcano – Highlights

• Magnificent volcano in Taal Lake
• Hiking trail to the main crater lake
• Mini island in the lake inside the volcano
• Picturesque sight from Tagaytay

Entrance Fee

• Environmental: 100 PHP

📁 Rice Terraces, Nature, Hills
📍 Banaue

Batad & Banaue Rice Terraces – Highlights

• Over 2,000-year-old rice terraces
• Trekking along the scenic terraces
• Amazing setting of hills and mountains
• Philippines’ World Heritage Site

Entrance Fee

• Environmental: 50 PHP

📁 Religious Site, Historic, Architecture
📍 Intramuros, Manila

San Agustin Church – Highlights

• Historic Baroque church in Intramuros
• Elaborate trompe l’oeil frescoes
• Collection of religious artefacts
• Philippines’ World Heritage Site

Opening Hours (Museum)

• Daily: 08:00 – 18:00

Entrance Fee (Museum)

• General: 100 PHP