Philippine Wonders of Nature
by Leo Reyes on 22/06/08 at 5:08 am
The wonders of nature found in the Philippines. Some of the featured places are included in the on-going search for the seven wonders of the world.
If you are a nature lover, you will like it here in the Philippines. It is here where some of the most beautiful wonders of nature are found. These world-renowned wonders of nature are sights to behold and to enjoy by citizens of the world.
Listed here are some of the great wonders of nature found in the Philippines. I have chosen 10 places that in my opinion are the best places to see in the country.
Banaue Rice Terraces
This beautiful place is located in the northern part of the country. This wonder of nature is known to Filipinos as the 8th wonder of the world. This rice terraces has been carved into the mountains by the indigenous people of Mountain Province and Ifugao more than 2000 years ago. The Banaue Rice Terraces is included in the Unesco World Heritage List in 1995.
Tubbataha Reef Marine Park
This Unesco World Heritage-listed marine park is located in the Municipality of Cagancillio, Province of Palawan. Tubbataha is made of about 10,000 coral reefs lying in the middle of Sulo Sea. Tubbataha is a nesting place for green sea turtles. It has almost 500 species of fish, about 45 species of birds, 9 species of dolphins and whales and it has about 400 species of corals.
Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park
This great wonder of nature is another sight to enjoy. It is located in Palawan, Puerto Princesa, about 50 kilometers north of the Capital City. It has about 8 kilometers of navigable Underground River considered to be the longest in the world and features a limestone karsts mountain landscape. The river winds through a cave before it flows directly to the sea. This underground river has several chambers and also contains major formations of stalactites and stalagmites. Like the Tubbataha Reef, this nature park is included in the Unesco Heritage List.
Chocolate Hills
Chocolate Hills is located in Bohol, Philippines. It is made up of around 268 small cone-shaped hills that are almost of the same size and spread over an area of about 50 square kilometers. These coned-shaped hills are covered with grass and turns brown like a dark colored chocolate during summertime
Mayon Volcano
Mount Mayon is located is located in the province of Albay and about 15 kilometers northwest of the capital city of Legaspi.
Mount Mayon is an active volcano and has erupted about 47 times in the last 400 years. The volcano is known the world over as the most perfect cone shape volcano.
The most destructive eruption of Mount Mayon occurred in 1814 when lava flows emanating from the volcano buried the nearby town of Cagsawa, leaving only the bell tower of the church visible from the ground.. In this worst eruption, more than 2,000 people died.
Boracay Beach
Boracay Island is located in the province of Aklan with a land area of about 10 square kilometers. The island is famous for its powdery white sand and now considered as one of the best beaches in the world. From an unknown travel destination years ago, Boracay is now teeming with upscale tourists from all over the world.
Siargao Island
Siargao Island is located in the province of Surigao del Norte. It has a land area of over 400 square kilometers. Siargao is known the world over as one of the best Surfing destinations. It is home to Siargao Cup, a Philippine and International Surfing competition sponsored by the local government of Surigao.
Hundred Islands of Pangasinan
Hundred Islands is located in Pangasinan. These islands are scattered in deep blue waters of Ligayen Gulf. Some of the bigger islands have white sand beaches and dining facilities for visitors to enjoy.
Pagsanjan Falls
Pagsanjan Falls is located south of Metro Manila in the province of Laguna. The place is very popular among domestic and international travelers. Shooting the rapids is its major attraction. Boatmen will take you in their banca (wooden boat) to the river upstream, go swimming and shoot the rapids on your way downstream.
Taal Volcano
Taal Volcano is located in the island of Luzon in the province of Batangas, about 50 kilometers south of Manila. It is an active volcano with a large lake in its crater. The lake is popular fishing ground for residents living in the vicinity of the volcano.
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OceanBreezeInn.info
Jun 22nd, 2008
Great selection of the best Philippines have to offer ! I love Boracay – White Beach –
nobert soloria bermosa
Jul 4th, 2008
nice post. these are truly great wonders of nature worth seeing..
querubin
Jul 22nd, 2008
i think dot need more time and money para pagandahin pa ang ating mga pinagmamalaking likas na yaman.para nga naman more jobs to offer
joy
Jul 22nd, 2008
is there anything wonder in palanan isabela?
Tony B. Lucas
Jul 22nd, 2008
I have seen some of these places and they are really beautiful. I hope the government of the Philippines will concentrate more on developing such places to invit more tourist & create more jobs for the country.
karen
Dec 19th, 2008
pics presented as wonders of phil.nature are truly beautiful and good to see.. i love it, really. i do hope that the gov’t will promote and develop them even better.. to all pinoys out there, continue to support our own wonders..be proud you are a filipino. be proud of wat we have naturally..its ours..
joshynele_28
Dec 30th, 2008
i’m proud to be a pilipino so i love to witness all the good nature of our country..
because of this article . .
i inspired to love are wonderful nature..!!!!
CRIZZIA MAE
Jan 5th, 2009
THEY ARE SO BEAUTIFUL
sakusasu123456
Jan 6th, 2009
I liked it especially Puerto Princesa Subterranean
River National Park we can make it the very pride
of Philippines.Because of it I became inspired of
Writing A book about nature.It is all about nature
So others can be inspired too.It is out on National
Bookstores now pls buy.
THANK YOU TO THE OWNER OF THIS SITE VERY MUCH!!!
jromeee``
Jan 7th, 2009
hiiii!!!^___^ San@ boto nio lht lalo n ung nominiesssss sa NEW 7 WONDERS OF N@TURE!!!!!! WOOOHHHH!!!!!
neneng
Mar 8th, 2009
i love all those natures
arnie dela
Mar 14th, 2009
IBA TLGA ANG PINAS
roland m
Mar 22nd, 2009
INGATAN NTIN ANG ATING LIKAS YAMAN.!
john clyde cagaanan
Jun 14th, 2009
go philippines goooooooooooooooooo
mooochhaa(:
Jul 1st, 2009
gallenennnggg tlga ng pinnnnnassssssss(:
dhen
Jul 19th, 2009
why didn’t you include sta.ana?
maganda ata dun eh…
hope to see more beautiful places here in the philippines.
tnx!!!
godbless!!
johanna factor
Aug 2nd, 2009
Ang ating bansa ay isa sa mga tinatawag na wonders of nature dahil sa mga likas na yaman sa ating bansa, na talagang napakaganda.sana hwAg na man natin itong sirain,dapat pa rin nating panatiliin maging maayos at kahit nagpuputol tayo ng mga puno dapat rin natin palitan ito para maging mas gumanda pa ang ating likas na yaman.para sa akin ang bansang pilipinas ay isa sa mga pinupuri kong bansa dahil sa mga likas na yaman natin dito.
andrea cecilia
Aug 31st, 2009
I am proud to have come from such a beautiful country!
will be visiting all of the above very very shortly. thanks!
athena
Sep 25th, 2009
ang pilipinas ay sobrang kayganda kaya dapat hinda natin siraan ang likas na yaman
espenido e.
Nov 30th, 2009
philippines is the most beautiful country of the world.dit0 morin makikita ang mga bagay na hindi mo makikita sa ibang bansa………..dec. 01,2009.
paolo
Feb 23rd, 2010
so beautiful pero sana hindi mawala yan at pangalagaan natin para hindi sila mawala
b-fres
Mar 15th, 2010
kalikasan ay ingatan…………………………
karl jay paqueo
Apr 24th, 2010
iba talaga ang pinas…..kaya mas gusto ko sa pinas kasi mapayapa…..hidi kagaya sa labas…..d ka makakapag relax nang maayos…..
karl jay paqueo
Apr 24th, 2010
i love philippines….
ariel b. dolores
May 2nd, 2010
wow PHILIPPINES talaga…..
Christina
Jun 14th, 2010
I love Philippines!!!
I thought it was kinda dirty and stuff
but it is soooooooooooooooo amazing!!!
My origin is Philippines!!!!
I’m sooooooooooooooooooooooo HAPPY!!!!!!!!!!
mhae
Aug 16th, 2010
anouh ba yan lah ng iba
moises love karen
Aug 18th, 2010
gaganda naman wala akong masabi
buti na lang sa pilipinas ako pinanganak
ang gaganda ng tanawin nako po!….
m8
Aug 19th, 2010
Puerto Princesa Subterranean River and National Park-Yeappeeeey gaanda, Plz vote That Because that is the representative of Phil. in the new 7 wonders of natures. wow galing
mil14
Aug 19th, 2010
Puerto Princesa Subterranean River and National Park-Yeappeeeey gaanda, Plz vote That Because that is the representative of Phil. in the new 7 wonders of natures. wow galing
alvinwriter
Aug 19th, 2010
I’ve only been to some of these places and already, because of them, I can see how anyone, especially tourists, would want to see more of what the Philippines has to offer.
jasmin
Aug 29th, 2010
i really love my country
daniel fajardo
Sep 24th, 2010
go!!!! philippines we luv u
iris
Sep 29th, 2010
i lub philippines !as i lub my self.
Rafael
Jan 23rd, 2011
It’s really WOW… Philippines. Pls try Corrigidor Island via Sun Cruises at PICC area and at Mariveles, Bataan via BIG MOTOR BOAT with 50 pasenngers capacity.
Rafael
Jan 23rd, 2011
Also try Camaya Coast of Mariveles, the next Boracay of the Philippines.
corinth
Apr 28th, 2011
wow! piiinasss talaga dko maimagine n ganito pala kaganda ……. .. . ..
jen
Jun 22nd, 2011
i LIKE IT!!! =)
allysa
Jul 12th, 2011
tnx i hope its gonna cause a high grade…
ako budoy
Nov 19th, 2011
\”ang ganda ng chocolate hills parang ako\”
Rosemarie
Feb 10th, 2012
so so ganda ang pilippines it more fun in the philippines talaga :-}
aaron
Mar 3rd, 2012
ang ganda naman ng pillipinas:) 0:)
ella
Jun 21st, 2012
Its more fun in the philppines talaga
nika=]
Jun 21st, 2012
very very beutiful in the philppines ilove my country very much=]