Intramuros
Built in 1571, Intramuros was built by the Spaniards during their occupation of this country. It covers an area of about 160 acres. Be sure to see these places when you visit the Intramuros: Manila Cathedral, St Augustine's Church, San Agustin Museum and Fort Santiago.
Built in 1571, Intramuros was built by the Spaniards during their occupation of this country. It covers an area of about 160 acres. Be sure to see these places when you visit the Intramuros: Manila Cathedral, St Augustine's Church, San Agustin Museum and Fort Santiago.
Taal Volcano
One of the active volcanoes in the country, Taal Volcano is located between the towns of Talisay and San Nicolas in Batangas. Bodies of water around the volcano is actually believed to be the former mouth of the volcano crater or larger. This place is part of the Pacific Ring of Fire, so it is very volatile. The volcano has become a well-known tourist attractions.
One of the active volcanoes in the country, Taal Volcano is located between the towns of Talisay and San Nicolas in Batangas. Bodies of water around the volcano is actually believed to be the former mouth of the volcano crater or larger. This place is part of the Pacific Ring of Fire, so it is very volatile. The volcano has become a well-known tourist attractions.
Rizal Park
Rizal Park or Luneta is a good place to relax and picnic. This park is dedicated to Jose Rizal, Philippine national hero, a doctor, a poet who was executed in this place on December 30, 1896 on charges of inciting rebellion.
Rizal Park or Luneta is a good place to relax and picnic. This park is dedicated to Jose Rizal, Philippine national hero, a doctor, a poet who was executed in this place on December 30, 1896 on charges of inciting rebellion.
Tubbataha Reef
Tubbataha Reef is home to beautiful coral reefs. Located in the Sulu Sea (about 150 kilometers southeast of Puerto Princesa City, Palawan) and the homes of many marine animals. Reef was declared a national marine park by then-President Cory Aquino in 1988. This place is open for divers from around the world, from March to June every year.
Tubbataha Reef is home to beautiful coral reefs. Located in the Sulu Sea (about 150 kilometers southeast of Puerto Princesa City, Palawan) and the homes of many marine animals. Reef was declared a national marine park by then-President Cory Aquino in 1988. This place is open for divers from around the world, from March to June every year.
Baywalk
Baywalk is a street walking towards the Rizal Park. Here, visitors were treated to a diverse group of retailers and restaurants offering culinary tours. An excellent place to walk leisurely in which a variety of live musical performances, festivals and other special events are hosted every day along the way.
Baywalk is a street walking towards the Rizal Park. Here, visitors were treated to a diverse group of retailers and restaurants offering culinary tours. An excellent place to walk leisurely in which a variety of live musical performances, festivals and other special events are hosted every day along the way.
Mount Pinatubo
Majestic mountain that erupted in 1991 wreaked havoc in the lives of hundreds of thousands of Filipinos. But that was then, today, Mount Pinatubo is a great place to visit. Here visitors can climb. You can also gain a refreshing swim in the lake 2.5 kilometers Pinatubo's crater.
Majestic mountain that erupted in 1991 wreaked havoc in the lives of hundreds of thousands of Filipinos. But that was then, today, Mount Pinatubo is a great place to visit. Here visitors can climb. You can also gain a refreshing swim in the lake 2.5 kilometers Pinatubo's crater.
Mayon Volcano
Located in Legaspi City, this is one of the most active volcanoes in the country. mountain has an almost perfect cone shape and is also a favorite of mountain climbers' for challenge of climbing this mountain. Seen near the volcano is Cagsawa town church bell tower. The most destructive eruption occurred on February 1, 1814.
Located in Legaspi City, this is one of the most active volcanoes in the country. mountain has an almost perfect cone shape and is also a favorite of mountain climbers' for challenge of climbing this mountain. Seen near the volcano is Cagsawa town church bell tower. The most destructive eruption occurred on February 1, 1814.
The Chocolate Hills
One again the pride of the Philippines, this one located in Bohol and is considered one of the attractions of this most famous place. Vary the amount of hills. It's been said about 1,200 hills, the other about 1,700 hills. Regardless of the number of hills are more or less uniform in shape (approximately 30 to 50 meters). Why are they called chocolate hills? Because the hills are covered with grass, which during the late summer turns brown.
One again the pride of the Philippines, this one located in Bohol and is considered one of the attractions of this most famous place. Vary the amount of hills. It's been said about 1,200 hills, the other about 1,700 hills. Regardless of the number of hills are more or less uniform in shape (approximately 30 to 50 meters). Why are they called chocolate hills? Because the hills are covered with grass, which during the late summer turns brown.
Mount Makiling
This one is a volcano "active" or potentially active. Located in Laguna, is one of the most popular destinations. This mountain has many hot springs resort which is a source of hot water in the surrounding mountains.
This one is a volcano "active" or potentially active. Located in Laguna, is one of the most popular destinations. This mountain has many hot springs resort which is a source of hot water in the surrounding mountains.
Banaue Rice Terraces
Widely regarded as the "Eighth Wonders of the World". Banaue Rice Terraces have been around 2,000 years ago, carved in the mountains of Ifugao and is still used to grow rice and vegetables. This place is believed to be made with simple tools (with minimal or no equipment at all). Banaue Rice Terraces is one of UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Widely regarded as the "Eighth Wonders of the World". Banaue Rice Terraces have been around 2,000 years ago, carved in the mountains of Ifugao and is still used to grow rice and vegetables. This place is believed to be made with simple tools (with minimal or no equipment at all). Banaue Rice Terraces is one of UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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