With over 7000 islands, the Philippines have a lot to offer to its visitors. The natural beauty, beaches, islands, and modern architecture of this county attract many people to this country. People who travel to the Philippines without a proper plan regret it later. A good idea is to make a detailed plan regarding where to visit and how many days to spend at each place.
In this article, we will provide you with some recommendations on making the most out of your Philippines trip. Here we have compiled a list of the best places in the Philippines that you should visit regardless of how short the trip is. Read the article and decide on the number of days to spend at these places accordingly.
Manila
Most of the international flights arrive in Manila, the capital of the Philippines. To mark a good start for your trip, make sure to explore Manila as soon as you reach the Philippines. San Agustin Church, San Agustin Museum, China Town, Manila Baywalk, and Fort Santiago are among the major attractions of Manila. To make the most out of your trip, remember to explore these places and then catch internal flights to explore other places.
Coron
It takes around half an hour to fly from Manila to Coron. Most of the tourists prefer to spend around 3-4 days in Coron. However, you can choose the number of days according to the duration of your trip. The crystal blue water, snorkeling spots, Kingfisher Park, Underwater Mountains in Barracuda Lake, Mt Tapyas, Banana Island, and Bulog Island helped Coron to be the second place on our Itinerary for the Philippines.
El-Nido
The third-place that you need to visit while being in the Philippines is El-Nido. El-Nido is an amazing municipality in the Philippines, that is filled with tourists every time. A good idea is to spend at least three days in El-Nido and explore it properly. However, if you are short on time, you can skip some of the attractions of El-Nido. Some of the things that you should definitely do in El-Nido include hopping Islands, renting a kayak, exploring Duli Beach, hiking Taraw Cliff, and relaxing at Nacpan Beach.
Port Barton
Port Barton is a newly opened tourist attraction located in Palawan, Philippines. You can witness a magnificent sunset while being at the scenic beaches of Port Barton. Some of the activities that you can perform in Port Barton include swimming with turtles, visiting starfish sand bars, snorkeling, enjoying fresh BBQ, and relaxing at the white beach. We think that one day is enough to explore a huge portion of Port Barton.
Puerto Princesa
Puerto Princesa is located near Port Barton and is among the most visited places in the Philippines. To make your trip to the Philippines remarkable, make sure to spend a day or two at this place. Some of the best activities to perform in Puerto Princesa include swimming in its underground river, making a sandcastle at Sabang Beach, and admiring the beauty of Baker’s Hill.
Siargao
If you are short on time and cannot visit many places then we will recommend you to make a tour to Siargao Island. You can easily catch a flight from Puerto Princesa to Siargao. Tourists love this place and find difficulty in saying goodbye to it. Some of the epic things that you can do in Siargao include capturing pictures at the coconut viewpoint, visiting rock pools, relaxing at the Pacifico Beach, and snorkeling.
Bohol
This province of the Philippines is home to many islands, mountains, and recreational points. Tourists can easily spend weeks in Bohol without even getting bored. Bohol, well known for its natural beauty, is a haven for nature lovers. Some of the places that you should definitely visit while being in Bohol include Ingkumhan Falls, DAM-AGAN Falls, Secret Falls, Pahangog Falls, CAN-UBA Beach, and White Beach.
Siquijor
After exploring Bohol, you need to travel towards Siquijor. Most of the tourists take the help of a Ferry to travel from Bohol to Siquijor. Some of the best things that you can do while being in Siquijor include visiting the oldest building of Siquijor, viewing the magnificent churches, wandering on Islands, Scuba Diving, Snorkeling, and Swimming at Cambugahay Falls.
All the amazing places of the Philippines are discussed in the article. Make sure to visit them all and if you still have some days left go on exploring some other areas of the Philippines as well.
