Best Places To Travel In The Philippines

Written by: James Carnell

The Philippines has over 7000 islands with beautiful beaches, mountains, and metropolitan cities. The natural beauty of the country is stunning and has a perfect background for your pictures. It has many water activities to offer as it is surrounded by the pacific ocean.

Here are 7 best places to travel in the Philippines:

1. Bohol

This is the place to go if you want to see the country's natural beauty in its true essence. Bohol is famous for its iconic chocolate hills, which are hills that turn brown in the dry season resembling a chocolate land. Also, the Panglao island here boasts some of the best beaches in the country, like Alona, Danao, Dao, Bingag, and Doljo beach.

2. Boracay

Boracay island has many activities like jet skiing, scuba diving, Flyfish, and snorkeling to offer. It is the best destination to do some adventurous island hopping as there are more than 12 beaches waiting to be discovered. The White beach situated on the island’s west side is one of the best beaches in Asia.

3. Manila

Based on the island of Luzon, Manila is the capital of the Philippines. This city is bustling with activity all the time. You can take the colorful jeepneys and get a taste of city life here. You can look at the gleaming skyscrapers at night. Manila has modern parks, and some of the best hotels and malls to visit. San Agustin Church, Pinto Art Museum, and Quiapo Church are some of the tourist attractions of the city.

3. Cebu

Cebu is the home to some of the best diving and snorkeling experiences in the Philippines. You can get underwater and see beautiful marine life like whale sharks, coral reefs, and sea turtles. You can also visit Cebu city to dive into history by visiting the various museums and cathedrals.

5. El Nido, Palawan

This is one of the most beautiful places in the Philippines. The blue-green ocean and limestone cliffs are a stunning sight for the eyes. This place is a gateway to the gorgeous Bacuit archipelago. El Nido also has many caves and islets for you to explore and have fun on your trip.

6. Mactan Island

This island is home to many relaxing resorts and is a famous place for couples to have a romantic getaway. It has outstanding dividing spots and wonderful island hopping tours. Shopping centers of Cebu city are also within easy reach from Mactan island.

7. Puerto Princesa

You can visit Puerto Princesa while visiting El Nido. It is the capital of Palawan. The specialty of this popular tourist destination is that it is a subterranean river flowing beneath the island. This incredible place is on the list of UNESCO world heritage sites. It also boasts beautiful underground caves and limestone karst mountain landscapes.

South East Asia is one of the best destinations to travel to. Stop waiting and book your tickets to the Philippines. You can also check out Manila car rental and get a tourist guide to the beautiful country.

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