Best Travel Spots in the Philippines

 

If you’re into sunny days, hot air, and tanned skin, the Philippines is going to be the perfect vacation destination for you. The Philippines is one of the best places to go during summer. It’s where you can really feel the summer heat! There are 7,107 islands in this archipelago, you can expect that this is a fantastic beach vacation spot. Additionally, it is a very budget-friendly tourist destination that is teeming with culture, history, and some of the kindest people you'll ever encounter.

This region of the world is home to some of the most diverse flora, animals, birds, and marine life, and you can hike and dive to view many of them while you're there. Prepare to eat some of the Philippine delicacies such as halo-halo, adobo, and the famous balut! But if you’re planning to just stick to what you’re used to, the Philippines also has a great take on different cuisines all over the world such as  Malay, Chinese, Japanese, Spanish, and more! 

If you’re planning to spend your vacation here, make sure to visit only the best tourist spots. Curious to find out? Here are some of the best travel spots in the Philippines!

1. Boracay 

Since the nation is made up of so many islands, you can practice your water sports in fantastic locations all over the place. Go to Boracay instead if you're having problems picking where to play. With its silky white sands and clear blue waters, this place ranks high among the most well-liked beaches and water sports locations in the nation, along with Palawan. Despite the fact that Boracay was formerly an off-the-beaten-path location, it is today a wildly popular vacation area with boat rentals, parasailing excursions, and scuba diving classes. This location also has a fantastic nightlife scene, whether you want to get up and dance or sip on some cocktails while taking in the scenery.

The Philippines government temporarily shut down Boracay to tourists for six months because of the surge of visitors. The island was "rehabilitated" during this time to bring it back to its former splendor, and it has since reopened with a daily visitor cap. Now, it is even more beautiful with the island's main attraction is the 4 km long, picture-perfect White Beach, which is surrounded on all sides by hotels, restaurants, bars, and dive shops that extend several blocks deep.

2. Palawan 

If we combined all the tourist attractions in the Philippines, some say Palawan is the most picturesque location. The Palawan underground river was just recognized as one of the New 7 Wonders of Nature. Before flowing directly into the West Philippine Sea, the Cabayugan River travels more than 15 miles below through stalactite and stalagmite-filled tunnels. You can travel there by boat. 

Because of its breathtaking beaches and islands, El Nido is said to as the pinnacle of tropical paradises. The shipwreck- and lagoon-filled Coron is located at the northern tip of Palawan island.

The Philippines' longest beach, Long Beach, as well as the well-known beach town of Port Barton are located in San Vicente, a newly developed Palawan resort. Read our comprehensive travel guide to Palawan if you want to learn more about this popular island location in the Philippines.

3. Siargao 

Once a well-kept secret in surfing circles, the island of Siargao has slowly become one of the most sought-after destinations in the world. Discover why this tiny haven with world-class waves, white sand islets, turquoise tide pools, and hidden lagoons was hailed as the world’s most beautiful island back in 2018. Premium travel magazine Conde Nast Traveler named Siargao the world's most beautiful island in 2018 and all the flights to the tiny, tear-shaped island have been increasing ever since. With a total land area of only 437 square kilometers, the entire Siargao Island can be circumnavigated in less than a day. World-class surf spots, sparkling white sand islets, turquoise tide pools, and palm tree-laden lagoons are just within meters of each other. Add to that: They're all within the vicinity of newly opened resorts and restaurants offering local and global cuisine.

4. Rice Terraces

A stunning rice terrace called Batad Rice Terraces may be found in the Philippine province of Ifugao, which is landlocked. Locals and visitors from other countries can enjoy the stunning landscapes of the Cordillera Administrative Region. The Batad Rice Terraces, a field of rice terraces that have been manually carved over the course of more than 2000 years, were inducted into the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1995. The Batad Rice Terraces walk is 4 kilometers long and has a difficulty rating of 2/9. Mountaineers also recognize the Batad Rice Terraces as the primary starting point for Mt. Amuyao. The Batad Rice Terraces are a cultural environment that the people who live there created out of love, not out of servitude, according to its past. By using just their human hands and primitive tools, the Ifugaos who inhabit the town of Batad have changed the landscape into one of the most unusual places in the world.

5. Chocolate Hills, Bohol

If it isn't actually composed of chocolate, why is it called the Chocolate Hills? It's because during the dry season, these hills, which are often covered with green grass, dry out and turn a dark chocolate brown color. The municipalities of Carmen, Batuan, and Sagbayan in Bohol are home to more than a thousand hills that are dispersed over an area of 50 square kilometers. While the hills do vary in size, when viewed from a distance, they appear to be fairly symmetrical in design. This creates a magnificent landscape that can lead you to believe it was constructed by humans. This is also true of the origins of the pride of the Visayan Region. The hills are said to have been created by two rival giants who threw sand, rocks, and boulders at each other. This finally resulted in a large jumble of hills, which are now known as the Chocolate Hills. According to a different tradition, these limestone hills were actually formed when a giant who was grieving shed many tears. Others find it difficult to believe the third tradition, which claims that these hills were formerly covered in dried carabao dung.