
Top 10 Attractions in Philippines (2018)
1. White Beach
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Alexey Komarov /
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📁 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
2. Puerto Princesa Underground River
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Mike Gonzalez /
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📁 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
3. Intramuros
📁 Historic, Architecture, Fort, Monument
📍 Manila
Intramuros – Highlights
- Historic walled district in Manila
- Old Spanish colonial architectures
- Magnificent cathedral & historic church
- Preserved monuments & restored forts
4. Chocolate Hills
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P199 /
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📁 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
5. Small Lagoon & Big Lagoon
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Aleksandr Zykov /
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📁 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
6. Kayangan Lake
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📁 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
7. Basilica Minore del Santo Nino
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Project Kisame /
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📁 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
8. Taal Volcano
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Kai Lehmann /
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📁 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
9. Batad & Banaue Rice Terraces
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Adi.simionov /
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📁 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
10. San Agustin Church
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Ray in Manila /
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📁 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
Map of Top 10 Attractions in Philippines
Author: Jeutravel.com
Date Published: 5 September 2017
Last Updated: 20 March 2018