Places to Visit in Philippines You’ll Wish You Found Sooner

The cultural, natural, and urban offerings in the Philippines are centered in Manila, whose historic Intramuros and museums, as well as Cebu’s and Davao’s beaches and lively markets, all conjure captivating experiences.

Touristic activities and sites a visitor cannot miss in Metro Manila are Intramuros, National Museum, Divisoria Market, and enjoying the vibrant nightlife of Makati and Bonifacio Global City.

Explore centuries-old Spanish churches, wander through historic heritage neighborhoods, and enjoy mesmerizing traditional folk dance performances.

Quite likely popular of all balut, served with taho, as well as iconic savory adobo, tangy sinigang, and festive lechon also wondered for their culinary world tours.

Some notable ones are beachfront resorts in Palawan which offer yoga and spa treatments, as well as mountain retreats focusing on Ayurvedic and holistic healing. 

For travel, the dry season from November to April is preferable as it is not overly rainy, sunny, and not filled with typhoons.

Some activities include world-class scuba diving, surfing, hiking volcanos such as Mayon, and canyoneering in places like Cebu. 

Visit hidden gems such as Sagada with its mystical Siquijor Island, Camiguin’s waterfalls, and the Kalinga tribal villages. 

Make sure to experience the lively Up and Down the Street dances in Sinulog, the colorful Ati-Atihan, the flower filled street carnival for Panagbenga Festival, and the theatrical church processions for Flores de Mayo.  

Remember to pick up a few things like handcrafted Barong Tagalog shirts, exquisite pearls, local snacks like dried mangoes, and crafts depicting Filipino culture.