Amazing places to visit in the Philippines
The Republic of the Philippines, as its official name suggests, was named after its former ruler, King Philip II of Spain.
Paradise beaches, mysterious lagoons, and endless corals are the main tourist attractions of this Pacific country.
The Republic of the Philippines, as its official name suggests, was named after its former ruler, King Philip II of Spain. This island state counts seven thousand tropical islands and covers an area of 300,076 km², with a population of more than 86 million.
After Indonesia, Madagascar, Papua New Guinea, and Japan, the Philippines is the fifth-largest island nation in the world.
The capital of the Philippines is Manila, which is also one of the world's most exciting capitals with over a million and a half inhabitants, and life in it is flowing literally 24 hours a day.
Here you will feel the ghosts of the past of Spanish rulers, and the old part of the city, once inhabited by wealthy Filipinos and Spaniards, is particularly interesting. Today, Manila is full of curious and occasional travelers who have arrived here in search of unusual experiences.
Outside the capital, which is, among other things, crowded with huge shopping malls, there are great places to visit.
One of them is Banaue, where we can see the famous rice terraces and is located in the middle of the mountains in North Luzon. Here you can find members of the Ifugao tribe who, in the last two thousand years, have built rice terraces from which they feed their families.
For a little deeper research, be sure to go to the Coron Islands, which are known for the sinking of the Japanese fleet from World War II, and an additional interesting attraction are the freshwater lakes within the island.
If by any chance you find yourself in Donsol, you may also meet the rulers of the bay, the whale-like sharks. But don’t worry, they are completely harmless to humans and feed exclusively on plankton which you will learn from local guides.
Tourist attractions in the Philippines:
El Nido in Bacuit Bay
The beautiful islands in Bacuit Bay are surrounded by crystal clear sea and form a landscape, known in the world for the most beautiful stone formations in the sea.
Here you will find heavenly sandy beaches, endless coral reefs, and hidden lagoons, where you will want to stay forever.
Sagada
If you want a little bit of peace, Sagada is the perfect place for you. There is no noise or any crowds here. The village is located in the middle of green pine forests for those who like to walk.
Legazpi
The seemingly very quiet and idyllic town of Legazpi hides one of the greatest surprises of the Philippines. The bay is full of "huge sharks", sharks that at first glance look like whales.
