Saturday, January 30, 2021

The Most Beautiful Places to Visit in the Philippines

 

 

Philippines is located at the very eastern edge of Asia. It is also known for having world class islands and rock formations. By having 7,000 islands which divided in 3 mainly groups called Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao are inhabited by the friendly locals and indigenous tribes.

The Philippines’ location on the Pacific Ring of Fire and close to the equator makes the Philippines prone to earthquakes and typhoons, but also endows it with abundant natural resources and some of the world’s greatest biodiversity.
                      

  VIGAN

 
Vigan is the best-preserve example of a planned Spanish colonial town in Asia. It was established in the 16th century. If you love historic places, Vigan is the best for you!
The bucket list of most tourists to do here is to take the Early Calle Crisologo walk. The best time to do that is probably before dawn. So get ready your cameras!
 

Maria Cristina Falls

This is the most popular falls in the Philippines which can be found in Iligan City. It is also declared the 2nd Highest Falls in the Philippines. It will captivate your heart for it’s enchanting beauty.

Aside from being a natural beauty, Maria Cristina Falls powers the Agus VI Hydroelectric Plant which provides the power supply for Mindanao among other plants.

 


 

Banaue Rice Terraces

The Philippines is rich also in land formations just like this 2000-6000 year old terraces had been curved to the mountains found in Apayao, Benguet, Mountain Province, and Ifugao. It covers a total land area of 251,778 hectares. 

It is also referred to as the “Eighth Wonder of the World“. The Rice Terraces had been built largely by hand with hand tools and with the help also of animal power. 


 

Tinuy-an Falls

The Philippines is also known for having many different kinds of majestic waterfalls. And one of them is Tinuy-an Falls. The Tinuy-an Falls is in Bislig City and is known as the “Little Niagara Falls of The Philippines.” It is one of the widest waterfalls in the country.


 

 

Oslob Whale Shark Watching

Another main attraction apart from having a breath-taking view, was swimming with the gentle giants, the whale sharks. The Oslob Whale Shark experience is rated as one of the best places to swim with whale sharks in the Philippines.



 

Chocolate Hills

Amazing and original made by Mother Nature. The Chocolate Hills that can be found in Bohol City, Philippines. The Hills are not only two but more than 1,268 cone-shaped hills. The Chocolate hills appear to be seemingly endless when you are at the top of Carmen Town. Many geologists found it strange because of it’s geological formation and the hills are spread over an area of 50 square kilometers or more and vary in size from 30 meters to 120 meters in height.


 

Siargao Island

This Island is known for its waves, so if you are a surfer. This place is the best for you! But even if you’re not a surfer, there are still activities that you can do here to enjoy your stay just like swimming in the pool of stingless jellyfish or paddle boarding.


 

Boracay

Boracay was famous for having superb long white sand beaches. Their facilities are available in different water sports activities like sailing, windsurfing, jet skiing, snorkeling and diving. The fun in Boracay doesn’t end when the sun sets, many bars and restaurants are serving drinks and foods until very late evening.


 

Puerto Princesa

Puerto Princesa is the capital city of Palawan. There are so many beautiful things and do in this tropical paradise, it can be your next adventure with your family and friends! One of the most famous adventures here was going to the underground river which was considered as one of the 7 Wonders of Nature