Experience Philippines

Experience the wonders of the Philippines! View exotic, exciting and enticing sites from north to south, and east to west sites of the country. Trek to the grandeur of the world famous Banaue Rice Terraces carved out of the ingenious engineering design of indigenous peoples of Ifugao. Go west from Ifugao and see the caves of Sagada and equal beautiful rice terraces of Kiltepan. A visit to the natural attractions of this haven north of the Philippines links you to the mystical connection of the soul to the physical self.

While in the north, travel to Baguio,the summer capital of the Philippines. Indulge in Camp John Hay, a vast expanse of captivating landscapes and greeneries. Take a trip further north and have a chance to visit age-old Spanish ruins including Sta Monica Church and the Dingras Ruins of Ilocos Norte and be transported a hundred years back of the colonial times when natives went on forced labor to build these churches.

Take a breather to the captivating Chocolate Hills of Bohol which look more like giant mole hills. Located in Tagbilaran, south of Manila, these enchanting creations of nature turns chocolate brown at the end of the dry season from its grassy green look during the rainy days.

A little down south of Bohol is famous Boracay known for its white sand beaches. Enjoy the sun, surfing or waking barefoot on the sand. Get on that adventure spirit and find yourself in nearby Puerto Galera known for its refreshing pocket beaches. A popular snorkeling and diving destination,see more of Puerto Galera’s natural wonders of corals, waterfalls, virgin forests and captivating terrestrial and marine landscapes.

If you love mountain climbing, travel further south of the country to get you to Mindanao. That big mass of island located near Indonesia and Malaysia hosts towering mountains one of which is Mt Apo, the highest mountain range in the country with an elevation of 2,954 meters above sea level. Also, you wouldn’t want to miss not putting on your climbing shoes and get a feel of DiwataMountains located in Surigao del Norte to Cape Agustin in southeast Davao.

Filipinos love festivity and their many festivals speak of this. January greets you with the Ati-Atihan Festival in Kalibo, Aklan. The rhythmic dancing of soot-blacked street dancers pounding on the drums beckons you to join them. Baguio’s Panagbenga (Flower Festival) lets one glimpse a parade of flowers in full bloom during the month of February and March.

Santacruzan greets the merry month of May with a parade of the town’s beautiful ladies celebrated in almost all parts of the country. Mindanao abounds with indigenous peoples. During the Kadayawan Sa Dadaw in Davao held in August, ethnic tribes come out with their colorful costumes and dances and join in the street parade. One among the costume parades in this country is the Maskarra Festival in Bacolod held in October. A fitting title for a festival, revelers put on a smile amidst the tensions and hardships of routinary life.