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Best Tourist Destinations in the Philippines

by nobert soloria bermosa on 19/04/08 at 4:38 pm

Popular tourists spots in the Philippines, where you can enjoy your vacation.

This is a sequel to my articles “Best Island Tourists Destinations in the Philippines Part I & II.” From Bohol to Cebu then Mindoro, let us proceed to Batangas, to Subic Bay and finally, we’ll climb Baguio City.

1. Batangas, Philippines

Famous Tourist Spots in Batangas

Tanauan Aerial Sports

The small town of Tanauan in Batangas is the skydiving capital of the Philippines. The drop zone, between Mt. Makiling and Taal Volcano, showcases some of the most spectacular scenery in the country.

Anilao

Anilao, Batangas is a very popular spot for diving and snorkeling. It is known worldwide. The waters are teeming with marine life, plenty of corals and amazing diversity of fishes

Taal Lake and Volcano

Southern Luzon’s centerpiece attraction is Taal Lake and Taal Volcano in Batangas. The gateway for most visitors is through Tagaytay City, from the ridge where a panoramic view of Volcano Island can be seen. The volcano is known to be the smallest in the world.

Parada ng Lechon (Parade of Roasted Pigs)

The celebration held every June 24 in the town of Balayan coincides with the feast of St. John the Baptist. Lechons, or roasted pigs, coming from each barangay of the town are paraded, dressed in accordance with the theme of the fiesta.

Basilica of San Martin de Tours/Taal Church

San Martin de Tours is the patron of Taal, in whose honor a fest is celebrated every November 11. The church was first built by Father Diego Espina in 1575 in San Nicolas.

2. Subic Bay, Olongapo City, Philippines

Subic Bay is just 100 km. northwest of Manila. You will surely enjoy its magnificent and world-class tourist attractions. Subic Bay is a former US Naval Base transformed to Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority.

Tourist Activities & Attractions

Subic Bay Yacht Club

Subic Bay is a perfect sailing paradise, endowedby nature with time-tested, storm-free harbor crystal-clear and crystal-clean flat waters.

Subic Bay Ocean Adventure

The first and most astounding nautical sanctuary in the country that showcases some of the world’s most amazing sea mammals like dolphins, false killer whales and sea lions in their inherent habitat. Dive with them. Frolic with the
whales!

Bat Kingdom

Get mesmerized at Subic’s Bamboo Bats and Flying Foxes. Over 10,000 fruitbats, the biggest of its kind in the world roost in the protected forest reserve of Subic along with the Bamboo bats, which are the smallest in the Philippines.

Mt. Pinatubo Crater Trek

Sense a relaxing mood while kayaking at the crater lake of this mountain. Discover hot springs, cool mountain pools, lahar fields and canyons as you take a trip or trek to see remains of towns destroyed by the mudflows.

Shipwrecks

Delve the magnificent underwater world of Subic Bay and come face-to-face with its rare marine inhabitants. Explore relics of history that date back to the Spanish and American eras. (Oryoko Maru. Seian Maru, USS New York, USS Rochester, LCV Landing Craft and LST).

Subic beaches

The sun, the sand, the sky and a vast stretch of marvelous sea waiting to be explored – Dungaree, Officers’, All Hands, Miracle, Nabasan, Hidden, Grande Island.

Triboa Bay Mangrove Park

Drive through Subic’s low-lying forest through the mangroves, via boardwalk to the Triboa Bay Marine Park. This bay is home to a nursery and breeding site for clams, crustaceans and fish.

3. Baguio City, Philippines

Baguio City is the summer capital of the Philippines. It is the most popular tourist spot of the Philippines because of its relatively cool climate.

Popular Tourist Spots and Attractions

Burnham Park

This park is situated at the very heart of Baguio City. You can enjoy boating, biking or simply sit and relax.

Baguio City Cathedral

The Baguio Cathedral, a majestic church located on top of a hill in the heart of the city.

Camp John Hay

Camp John Hay is popularly known as “Little America of the Philippines.”

It is used to be the rest and recreational facility for employees of the military and Department of Defense of the United States.

The Mansion

The Mansion is the official summer residence of the President of the Philippines. The Mansion is located on the eastern part of the city and in front of the Mansion is the Wright Park. The mansion was built in 1908 for U.S. governor-generals.

Wright Park

Directly across The Mansion is Wright Park that features the much photographed Baguio landmark, the “Pool of Pines”. One will see a gazebo and a long flight of stairs down the hill leading to the Riding Circle, where hundreds of ponies are for hire.

Mines View Park

Located at the extreme northeast side of the city, past The Mansion and Wright Park, Mines View Park used to boast of a spectacular view of Benguet’s gold and copper mines and the Cordillera Mountains.

Baguio Botanical Garden

Also known as the Igorot Village, it showcases the native houses of the different Cordillera tribes. Tourists can usually take pictures with the Igorot tribesmen dressed in their traditional costume. It is also the home of the Baguio Arts Guild.

Philippine Military Academy

Since 1905, the PMA has made its home here in various locations, Camp Henry T Allen, Teachers Camp until it transferred to a sprawling 373-hectare compound in Loakan, Fort del Pilar about 10 kilometers south of downtown Baguio in 1950.

Lourdes Grotto

The Lourdes Grotto is another Catholic shrine and place of meditation in Baguio. It is located on a high hill in the western part of Baguio City where you will find the image of the Lady of Lourdes.

Asin Hot Springs

Asian Hot Spring is a place where you can enjoy the water of hot spring.

For more tourist attractions in the Philippines see

Top Five Island Tourist Destinations in the Philippines




11 Reasons Why You Have to Go to the Hundred islands

Top Eight Best Diving in the Philippines

Ifugao Rice Terraces: The 8th Wonder of the World

Best Island Tourist Destinations in the Philippines

What Makes Batanes Unique From Other Tourist Destinations?

The Top Six Most Popular caves in the Philippines

Top 10 UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the Philippines

Baguio City: A City in the Sky

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tracy sardelli

Apr 19th, 2008

really captivating, i especially like the Taal Lake and Volcano & Mines view park.

salvatore

Apr 19th, 2008

shows the true beauty of nature. my favourite is The Baguio City Cathederal (a must to visit) and The Subic Beaches

nobert soloria bermosa

Apr 19th, 2008

hi tracy,
yeah, taal is beautiful and the weather is cool, i’ve been there, one of my favorite place is baguio city it’s the coolest place in the country,i like mines view too.

hi salvatore,
yeah, it’s really beautiful here,hope someday you can visit the Philippines.
thanks

Ruby Hawk

Apr 19th, 2008

Norbert,It sounds just wonderful, If I had the money, I would visit, when I win the lottery I will. You take care.

nobert soloria bermosa

Apr 19th, 2008

thanks Ruby,
keep betting, hope you win
and me too,lol,
goodluck,hope to see you
one day in the Philippines

Lucy Lockett

Apr 20th, 2008

I think I need a two month vacation here!

nobert soloria bermosa

Apr 20th, 2008

i will be looking forward seeing you in the Philippines Lucy,
i assure you, you will definitely enjoy the sites.thanks

Anne Lyken-Garner

Apr 20th, 2008

Superb collection of pictures and fine article! Congratulations on making the hot content list.

nobert soloria bermosa

Apr 20th, 2008

thanks a lot Anne, my first time,

Francie

Apr 20th, 2008

Great article, amazing photos, I too would love to visit!!

nobert soloria bermosa

Apr 21st, 2008

thank you Francie,
hope to see in the Philippines

princess

Aug 20th, 2008

hmmm…ganda ah

princess

Aug 20th, 2008

hay…..!ganda talaga sa philippines..!yammm

ivan

Sep 12th, 2008

i come frm the province of ilocos norte..wedding aniv namin ng husband ko this coming dec.23 25 years of marriage to be exact…gusto naming mag-karoon ng second honeymoon saan ba pwedeng pumunta???kasi kung sa baguio malapit lang sa amin at a couple of times na kaming nakapunta..at kung beach naman marami din kaming beach dito sa amin..kaya pls lang pwedeng humingi ng advice sa inyo???thanks and god bless….

ivan

Sep 12th, 2008

sana lang matulungan mo akong makapag decide kung saan kami pwedeng pumunta……thanks…..

nobert soloria bermosa

Sep 12th, 2008

hi Ivan,
wow,amazing accomplishment,congrats to both of you,imagine 25 yrs,so you’ll be celebrating your silver wedding anniv,well i would suggest Tagaytay,it’s a nice place, i’ve been there before,Subic is a good choice also,if you have lots of money,why don’t you go to Boracay or Dakak. i’ve been to ilocos many times it’s a nice place,thanks

♀ em0cRat!cZ ♀

Sep 18th, 2008

ay yab Philippines….!!!!!
I suggest t0 visit Caleruega,Batolao Batangas City….
I’ve been there bef0re…..the view is really beautiful…!!!!
Im sure you will relax there….

ivy

Dec 7th, 2008

hi nobert,

do you have contact numbers of someone from Skydining-Batangas? i really want to try it.
thanks ^_~

ykaboo_tin

Feb 10th, 2009

hi….
y don’t you try to visit Bolinao in Pangasinan… it’s a nice place and have a lots of beautiful resorts

jefrox

Feb 17th, 2009

nindotah……………….. unta pero wala plng ko kaanha

redslim

Mar 15th, 2009

hai??
try 2 visit choco late hills..
im sure u like 8!!

redslim

Mar 15th, 2009

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im from bohol!!
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Mar 27th, 2009

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GRACE C. MAR

Apr 4th, 2009

Ours is such a beautiful country. As inhabitants of this wonderful place, each one of us must take good care of our nature. Before we roam around other parts of the world, let us first visit the many undeniably beautiful sights that the philippines has and in return we will be helping the tourism business of our own country.

alma_jerwin4ever

Jun 29th, 2009

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Juancav

Jul 2nd, 2009

A paradise.

jhubert pamisa

Jul 18th, 2009

hai.!! i want to go all tourist spots in the philipines but ihave small time add me for my friendster punkizta_jhubert11@yahoo.com and thankyou guyss

jhubert pamisa

Jul 18th, 2009

i love you katreen
ingatz ka lage

jhubert pamusa

Jul 18th, 2009

guys.!! visit the boracay in philipines in albay

katreen esmedina

Aug 6th, 2009

i love you too jhubert pamisa!
ur my everything!

tekcur ka lagi!
muah2 ..

kat :]

dudz

Sep 1st, 2009

y dont you try the 7 falls of lake sebu in south cotabato…. for a change lang… and the water tubing of Maitum Sarangani Province. TY

aire

Oct 15th, 2009

i like baguio city…and other place here in the philippines…my mother land…

joe

Oct 16th, 2009

i like in the batangas because tha place are the most fresh in procreation of life

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