Clark Museum
On the edge of the former American parade grounds, this delightful museum details the history of Clark from 1901 up to its development of the Freeport Zone. It includes some great military memorabilia, photos and displays on Mt Pinatubos dramatic eruption (perhaps best seen after y
Echo Valley Hanging Coffins
Sagadas most popular attractions are the hanging coffins of Echo Valley: some are centuries old, others were put there recently. Most are high up the sheer rock face, leading you to wonder how it was originally done. Its a short trek (P300); it takes less than half an hour to get d
Sacred Heart of Jesus Shrine
Occupying a hilltop location about 1.5km from the bus terminal is this enormous new statue of Jesus. The builders claim its 132ft tall, but this is highly debatable! Originally the hands were supposed to be outstretched in welcome, but the sculptor made them vertical for technical
Ayala Museum
This gleaming museum features four floors of superbly curated exhibits on Filipino culture, art and history. At the heart of the collection is a brilliant exhibit consisting of 60 dioramas that succintly, yet effectively, trace the nation’s history, which kids will also love. The c
National Museum of the Filipino People
Within a resplendent neoclassical building, this superb museum houses a vast and varied collection, including the skullcap of the Philippines’ earliest known inhabitant, Tabon Man (said by some to actually be a woman), who lived around 24,000 BC. A large section of the museum is de
White Beach
The whitest and longest beach in Marinduque is the aptly-named White Beach in Poctoy, lapped at by teal waters and with views of Mt Malindig’s conical snout. You’ll find some day-use cottages here, and it gets pretty busy on weekends.
BenCab Museum
This superb museum dedicated to the life, times and work of Benedicto Reyes Cabrera (BenCab) is as fascinating as the man who is its subject. The gallery is a mix of high glass panes slanting light into modern art colonnades offset by walls of traditional animist wood carvings, bul
Malumpati River
One of the most striking natural features in the Western Visayas, the astonishing Malumpati River emerges from nowhere in the midst of the jungle, a perfectly clear and beautiful turquoise, before flowing to the sea. Its considered a spring, but given the volume of water and the nu
Chinese Cemetery
As in life, so it is in death for Manila’s wealthy Chinese citizens, who are buried with every modern convenience in the huge Chinese Cemetery. Its far from your ordinary cemetery and instead feels like a residential suburb with streets lined with mausoleums – some that feature cry
Callao Cave
The most accessible part of the immense limestone cave complex is the seven-chambered Callao Cave. Callao Cave is reached by walking up 184 slippery steps. Several sinkholes illuminate the cavernous chambers, the largest of which houses a little chapel. Compulsory guides (P100) are
Fort Santiago
Guarding the entrance to the Pasig River you’ll find Intramuros premier tourist attraction: Fort Santiago. Within the fort grounds are an oasis of lovely manicured gardens, plazas and fountains leading to its arched gate and pretty lily pond. Within is the beautifully presented Riz
Fort Pilar Museum
At the southeastern end of town near the waterfront is this solid and squat building, partially restored to maintain its historic character. Inside is a museum with several impressive and recently renovated galleries. The marine exhibit includes some sophisticated displays and acro
Basilica Minore del Santo Niño
Cebu’s holiest church houses a revered Flemish statuette of the Christ child (Santo Niño) that dates to Magellan’s time. The church’s belfry came crumbling down in the October 2013 earthquake and is being rebuilt. The church is no stranger to hardship. Established in 1565 (the olde
Timbac Caves
The best-preserved Ibaloi mummies are found in the Timbac Caves. Located about 1200m above Kabayan proper, these are Kabayan’s most sacred caves, and locals customarily make offerings of gin before entering them. The most rewarding and culturally sensitive way to experience the uni
Mt Mayon
The perfect cone of Mt Mayon (2462m) rises dramatically from the flat Albay terrain, and can be seen from as far away as Naga and Catanduanes. The volcano’s name derives from the Bicol word magayon, meaning ‘beautiful single lady’, and the Philippines most active volcano is a canta
Mestizo District
The Mestizo District, or Kasanglayan (where the Chinese live), is a grid of streets hemmed in between Plaza Burgos and Liberation Blvd and bisected by the beautifully preserved Crisologo St. You can wander in a daze among ancestral homes and colonial-era architecture. The mansions
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