Wednesday, 25 January 2017
Tuesday, 24 January 2017
Panglao Island
Panglao Island is considered to be the best summer destination in Cebu. Panglao island is where you can enjoy white sand beaches, great dive sites and cheap to world-class accommodations and awesome nightlife.
Camotes Island
Camotes Island is one of the best destinations in Visayas especially if you want to have some beach adventures. Camotes Islands is actually a group of islands in Camotes Sea. Beaches in Camotes Islands are clean and unspoiled. There are also major attractions in the islands like Holy Crystal Cave, Lake Danao, Buho Cave, and more.
Basilica De Santo Nino
Basilica De Santo Nino is the famous church in Visayas and the oldest church in the Philippines. The name was is inspired by the mystical story of Santo Niño offered by Spaniards which was untouched by fire when Spaniards burnt the barangays. The location where the Santo Niño was found is where Basilica De Santo Niño is still standing today.
Cebu Taoist Temple
Cebu Taoist Temple is one of the most visited tourist spots in Visayas. Although it is an 81 steps high which represents 81 chapters in the scriptures of Taoism, many tourists and visitors climb it eagerly to know what’s their fortune written in the fortune sticks. Getting to the top will need your extra energy. Cebu Taoist Temple is located in Cebu, Visayas, Philippines.
Lake Balinsasayao
Lake Balinsasayao is a 1, 000 feet deep lake. The lake is surrounded by forest which is a home of many wild plants and animals. Kayaking in the lake will be a great experience. There is a viewing deck uphill where you can have a wide view of the lake.
Bantayan Island
Bantayan Island is famous tourist destination in Visayas for its powdery white sand beach. Walking barefoot into the shallow waters or in the shore, you can feel the soft sand underneath. This beautiful beach is located in Cebu, Visayas, Philippines.
Chocolate Hills
Chocolate Hills, as per the name implies, it is composed of hundred of cute chocolate-like hills. They look like chocolate because the hills are covered with grasses and during summer, grasses dries and make the hills look brown. This is one of the major attractions in Visayas where you can gaze one of the wonders of the earth. Chocolate Hills are located in Bohol, Visayas, Philippines.
Pescador Island
Pescador Island is a beautiful island that looks like disc from afar. This is a popular diving site in Visayas which is a home of thousands of sardines famous by the name The Sardine Run of Pescador Island. Dives are from 50 – 200 meters drop. The island has Cathedral underneath. It is huge hole with caves inside enough for a person to explore. This amazing dive site is located in Moalboan, Cebu, Visayas, Philippines.
Lake Balanan
Lake Balanan is a mysterious lake existed because of a 6.8 magnitude earthquake on 1925. The lake is surrounded by forest which is a perfect place to relax and have some fresh air. Swimming in the pool, kayaking in the lake, riding boats, zipline adventure are some of the things to do in Lake Balanan. The lake is situated in Siaton, Negros Oriental, Visayas, Philippines.
Boracay
Boracay is undoubtedly the most visited among the tourist spots in Visayas. This is the favorite hangout of famous celebrities and tourists. Boasting it’s white sand beach and extraordinary nightlife, Boracay really got the attention of many. Boracay is located in Malay, Aklan, Visayas, Philippines.
Coron Island
Coron Island is one of the frequently visited island in Luzon. It is a limestone island mantled with mangrove forest. Coron Island has many tourist spots like Kayangan Lake, Barracuda Lake and Japanese Shipwrecks. This island is best for swimming, snorkeling, diving and kayaking. Coron Island is located in Palawan, Luzon, Philippines.
Calaguas Beach
Calaguas Beach also called as Mahabang Buhangin (Long Stretch Beach) which is famous for it’s powdery white sand beach and clear blue waters. This is a really long stretch beach that gives beautiful scenery. This beach can be described as Boracay Beach 10 years ago. Calaguas Beach is located in Calaguas, Camarines Norte, Luzon, Philippines.
Anguib Beach
Anguib Beach is also known as Boracay of the North. It is a beautiful white sand beach with clear blue waters. This beach is good for swimming, kayaking and chilling. There are many trees on the shore so you can rest under them. Anguib Beach is located in Santa Ana, Cagayan, Luzon, Philippines.
Lake Pandin
Lake Pandin is a calm and clean where you can enjoy with your family some lunch in the center of the lake riding a raft with a roof. This is one of the reasons why Lake Pandin starts to carve its name in the list of tourist spots in Luzon. Lake Pandin is situated in San Pablo, Laguna, Luzon, Philippines.
Bulusan Lake
Bulusan Lake is a beautiful lake surrounded by forest. This one of the attractions in Bulusan Volcano Natural Park. Kayaking is the most suggested activity in the lake where you will enjoy great views. Bulusan Lake which is also called as the Switzerland of the Orient can be found in Sorsogon, Luzon, Philippines.
Apo Reef
Apo Reef is a famous diving site in the Philippines which is the second largest coral reef system in the world. Sharks, Manta Rays, Turtles and more marine lives can be found in the reef. Apo Reef is located in Sablayan, Occidental Mindoro, Luzon, Philippines.
Puerto Princesa Subterranean River
Puerto Princesa Subterranean River is one of the New 7 Wonders of Nature. It is an underground River famous for its karst, stalactites and stalagmites formations. This is one of the magnificent tourist spots in Luzon that gained the attention of the world even the popular travel magazines. Puerto Princesa Subterranean River is located in Palawan, Luzon, Philippines.
Pagsanjan Falls
Pagsanjan Falls is one of the exciting tourist spots in Luzon. The Shooting The Rapids will give you a thrilling adventure going down the river where clashing of waters can be experienced while boatmen carefully maneuvers the boat. In the falls you can ride a raft and swim behind the falls inside the cave. Pagsanjan Falls is located in the province of Laguna, Luzon, Philippines.
Banaue Rice Terraces
Banaue Rice Terraces is a beautiful creation of Ifugaos which became one of the tourist spots in Luzon. With a careful manipulation of mud and stones, they have made giant steps carved in the mountains where they artistically plant rice. Considered as the 8th Wonder of the World, this magnificent work of art in ancient engineering and tools can be found in Ifugao, Luzon, Philippines.
Mount Mayon
Mount Mayon is one of the majestic tourist spots in Luzon. This mountain is the most photogenic mountain in the Philippines known for it’s perfect cone shape. Mount Mayon is located in Albay, Luzon, Philippines.
Samal Island
If you are looking for a place to go in Mindanao where it is so popular in relaxation and recreational activities, come and visit Samal Island in Davao City. There are around 70 resorts in the island that offers world-class accommodations. The island is also popular for its white sand beach and clear waters. Monfort Bat Cave which has the largest colony of fruit bats in the world can be found in Samal Island.
Maria Cristina Falls
Maria Cristina Falls is a majestic and most beautiful among the waterfalls in Mindanao and in the country. This is also called as the Twin Falls since a rock at the top divides the falls into two. Gazing at the 98 meters drop of powerful waters will fill you with awe. Being developed by Angus VI Hydroelectric Plant, Maria Cristina Falls primarily provides electric power to the City of Iligan, Mindanao, Philippines.
Siargao
Siargao is a very popular among the tourist spots in Mindanao when we talk about surfing. Siargao is the Surfing Capital in the Philippines where you can find the 9 shaped-wave known as Cloud 9. Surfers around the world love this kind of wave and that’s one of the reasons why they keep on visiting Siargao. There are also tourist spots near Cloud 9, like Naked and Dako Islands. Siargao is located in Surigao del Norte, Mindanao, Philippines.
Mount Matutum
Mount Matutum is one of the luring mountains in Mindanao to mountain climbers. The mountain is a cone shape volcano not as perfect as Mount Mayon but it has something to boast. It is clothed with forest where different kinds of plants and animals are living. The soil at the foot of the mountain is fertile where you can find the Dole Pineapple Plantation. It is required that before climbing the mountain, you have to plant trees first.
Naked Island
Naked Island is really naked. It is an island without trees or something really visible afar but just white sand and clear waters. This is a perfect place for swimming but it’s gonna be hot since you got nowhere to hide. Do not forget to bring your sunblock. This beautiful and naked island is located in the Surfing Capital of the Philippines, Siargao, Surigao del Norte, Mindanao.
Lake Holon
Lake Holon is a beautiful crater lake of Mount Parker. Though trekking is a challenging one, many trekkers are going to the lake setting up a tent and bonfire and doing their things. Kayaking and swimming are also a popular activity in the lake. This beautiful lake is hidden in South Cotabato, Mindanao, Philippines.
Monday, 23 January 2017
Lake Bababu
Lake Bababu is believe to be a secret place of healing by the natives living near the lake. It is surrounded by walls of granite and forest. There are 2 ways to get to the lake whether to trek or to dive. There is an underwater cave that connects the lake to the sea and most technical divers love this adventure. Lake Bababu is located in Surigao, Mindanao, Philippines.
Lake Sebu
Lake Sebu is one of the frequently visited among the tourist spots in Mindanao. Lake Sebu provides quite beautiful scenes: the lake, the birds, misty leaves, the mountains and more. One of the main attraction in Lake Sebu is the Seven Falls Zipline that will give you a top view of 3 out of 7 waterfalls. Lake Sebu also supplies irrigation to Cotabato, Mindanao, Philippines.
Mount Apo
Mount Apo is considered as the highest mountain in the Philippines. This is the most popular destination in Mindanao for mountain climbers. It is standing in the magnificent height of 2, 954 meters above sea level. “Apo” means grandfather, so Mount Apo means Grandfather of Philippine Mountains. It is situated in between Davao City, Davao del Sur and Cotabato Provinces in the island of Mindanao.
Sunday, 22 January 2017
Cagayan River
Is starting to carve its name in the list of tourist spots in Mindanao where it became a popular destination for whitewater rafting and river trekking. The wild clashing waters will surely bring out adrenaline rush.
The river serves as the natural boundary between the province of Bukidnon and Iligan and between Bukidnon and Cagayan de Oro, based on the administrative order issued by the defunct Department of Mindanao and Sulu during the American occupation of the Philippines. In Cagayan de Oro, it is the dividing line between its two Congressional districts.
The Cagayan River is a very popular site for whitewater rafting in the Philippines and has been promoted by the Department of Tourism as the main tourist attraction of Cagayan de Oro.
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This blog, Discover the Destination, is owned by Ms. Mirasol Serondo. It is created in order to share knowledge about the best destinations here in the Philippines. Its main goal is to give awareness to other people about the beauty of the Philippines through presenting its breath-taking view that are already discovered and yet to be discovered. This blog will guide you as you go on with your journey around the Philippines. Keep updated!
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