50 Things To Do In The Philippines

written on May 6th, 2015 by Marijim Dy

The Philippines is such a beautiful and rich country. Not only does it have an abundance of natural resources but also plenty of cultural treasures. This tropical isle is home to plenty of pristine beaches, lush mountains, and teeming wildlife. There are plenty of things you can do in the Philippines. Check out the list below on where to start your exploration in the Pearl of the Orient Seas.

• Have some fun under the sun in Boracay.
• Visit the San Agustin Church in Intramuros, Manila.
• Go to the Tubbataha Reef National Marine Park in Palawan.
• Learn about the country’s origins in the historic city of Vigan, Ilocos Sur.
• Check out the beautiful coral reefs in Cabilao Island, Bohol.
• Ride a “calesa” through the streets of Binondo and Ermita in Manila.
• Taste exquisite mangoes in Cebu.
• Visit the Macahambus Hill Cave and Gorge in Cagayan de Oro.
• Bask in the glory of Mt. Mayon in Albay.
• Enjoy a scenic boat ride in Pinacanauan River, Cagayan.
• Join the Lanzones Festival every October in Camiguin.
• Take a breather and enjoy the view at the Banaue Rice Terraces of the Cordilleras.
• Go to the Philippine Eagle Center in Davao.
• Soar high in one of the top aerial sports destinations: Angeles City, Pampanga.
• Go rock-climbing in Apo Island, Negros Occidental.

• Enjoy a boat ride through the Puerto Princesa Subterranean River Nation Park in Palawan.
• Catch the thrilling adventure in Enchanted Kingdom.
• Take a splash into Puerto Galera’s exquisite dive sites found in Oriental Mindoro.
• Visit the Bencab gallery and museum in Baguio.
• Zip through the Danao Adventure Park in Bohol.
• Walk down the oldest street in the country, Colon Street in Cebu.
• Shop at Divisoria, the wholesaler’s haven.
• Take refuge in the Santo Tomas de Villanueva Church in Miag-ao, Iloilo.
• Challenge yourself with a cave adventure in Peñablanca, Cagayan.
• Visit Rizal Park, also known as Luneta, one of the most important shrines in the country.
• Enjoy an impressive fire-dancing performance at Tribu K’Mindanawan in Davao.
• Stroll around the Silliman Anthropological Museum in Dumaguete.
• Watch whales and dolphins at the Tañon Strait in Negros Oriental.
• Hang out at Burnham Park, Camp John Hay, and Mines View Park in Baguio.

• Drop by the Philippine Tarsier and Wildlife Sanctuary in Corella, Bohol.
• Come to the Philippines’ “Garden of Eden,” Camiguin.
• Visit the Sierra Madre mountain range in Zambales.
• Appreciate the beauty of Nuestra Señora dela Asunción in Santa Maria, Ilocos Sur.
• Dive in to the tropical island getaway of Panglao, Bohol.
• Trek through the forests of Marinduque.
• Stroll down Session Road in Baguio.
• Go diving at Anilao, Batangas’ best known deep-sea site named Cathedral.
• Cruise through the Loboc River and enjoy a sumptuous Filipino buffet in Bohol.
• Bring out the adventurer in you and explore caves in Bukidnon.
• Revel in the majestic Maria Cristina Falls in Iligan City.
• Visit the Crocodile Park in the Davao Riverfront Complex.

• Ride the waves in General Luna, Siargao Island, Surigao Del Norte.
• Revel in the outstanding “earthquake baroque” of the Church of San Agustin in Ilocos Norte.
• Bask in the sunset in Manila Bay.
• Make time for the waterfalls in Mapawa Nature Park, Cagayan de Oro.
• Bike through the mountains of Baguio City, Benguet.
• Beat the waves by kayaking in Caramoan Islands, Camarines Sur.
• Check out the Sunken Cemetery in Camiguin.
• Join the festivities in Cebu’s Sinulog Festival every third Sunday of January.
• Tour the world-famous Chocolate Hills in Bohol.