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Angono Petroglyphs
Angono Petroglyphs The oldest known artworks in the Philippines, the Angono Petroglyphs are neolithic carvings that date all the way back to 3000 BC. Based in the Rizal province two hours from Manila, the prehistoric cave paintings weren’t actually discovered until 1965, when acclaimed artist Carl
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Rizal Park and Shrine
Rizal Park and Shrine Covering several blocks near Manila Bay, the Rizal Park and Shrine is considered one of the best ways to relax in Manila. A shinning tribute to national hero and icon Dr. Jose Rizal, a patriot for reform during the Spanish Colonial Era, the park is a historical landmark as we
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Tagaytay
Tagaytay The Philippine city of Tagaytay is a popular tourist destination, especially among Manila’s weekend crowd. Surrounded by hills and mountains, forests and cool highland grasslands, the pleasant weather is a big draw.The main attraction, though, is Tagaytay’s famous views; Taal Lake and Taa
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Villa Escudero Plantations
Villa Escudero Plantations Surrounded by mountains and tropical trees, the working coconut plantation and resort of Villa Escudero is a popular day trip from Manila. Since beginning life as a sugarcane plantation back in the 1880s, Villa Escudero is now a resort dedicated to Philippine culture and
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Mactan Island
Mactan Island Located just off the coast of Cebu Island, Mactan Island is a popular choice for diving, snorkeling and water sports. If youre planning to island hop while youre in Cebu, chances are youll depart on your excursion from Mactan.Before the Spanish arrived in the Philippines during the s
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Taal Volcano
Taal Volcano In the middle of the Philippines’ third-largest lake lies Taal Volcano, one of the most active volcanoes in the country. Sitting on the Pacific Ring of Fire, Taal has had 33 eruptions in its history; even the lake it sits on was created by volcanic eruptions more than 500,000 years ag
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Pagsanjan Falls
Pagsanjan Falls At the confluence of Bumbungan and the Balanac River across the Laguna de Bay from Manila is one of the Philippines most popular attractions: Pagsanjan Falls. Also known as Magdapio Falls, this 100-foot-tall (30 meters) cascade is best reached on a shooting the rapids boat trip. In
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Subic Bay
Subic Bay Surrounded by palm trees and the South China Sea on the west coast of Luzon, Subic Bay has become many things since its naval base closed in 1992: a tropical beach destination and duty-free port, a wreck diver’s dream and a gated playground for the rich, replete with golf courses, yachts
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Corregidor Island
Corregidor Island During World War II, the islands of the Philippines were heavily bombed by Japanese forces, and Corregidor Island, the U.S. island fortress at the mouth of Manila Bay, became a strategic target. Then, on May 5, 1942, Japan launched a full-blown assault on the island’s U.S. and Ph
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Magellans Cross
Magellans Cross In April 1521, Catholic explorer Ferdinand Magellan arrived on the shores of Cebu and ordered a wooden cross planted there. According to local legend, the very same cross still resides in Cebu today, housed within an eight-sided stone chapel built over 300 years later near Cebu Cit
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Fort San Pedro
Fort San Pedro The first Spanish settlements in the Philippines were in Cebu City, called the Queen City of the South. After Magellan first landed in Cebu, the Spanish under orders from Miguel Lopez de Legazpi erected Fort San Pedro on what is now Cebus pier. The first, smallest and oldest fort in
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Basilica del Santo Niño (Basilica of Santo Niño)
Basilica del Santo Niño (Basilica of Santo Niño) Cebus Basilica del Santo Niño (Basilica of Santo Nino, Basilica Minore de Sto Nino) was literally born from fire. In 1565, the church was built on the site where one of conquistador Legazpis men supposedly found a miraculous statue of Jesus in the b
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Intramuros
Intramuros The historic heart of Manila, Intramuros (literally meaning within the walls) is the oldest district in the capital city. The three-mile-long stone wall completely surrounds the district (with the exception of a small stretch near the River Pasig) and despite the fact that the district
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Bohol Island
Bohol Island If youre interested in more than just beautiful beaches, Bohol Island offers one of the most fascinating escapes from Cebu. The island, located southeast of Cebu, is only the tenth largest in the Philippines archipelago but has arguably the best natural beauty and most spectacular div
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San Agustin Church and Museum
San Agustin Church and Museum Located in the historic Intramuros district of Manila (the oldest district and historic core of Manila, otherwise known as the Walled City), the Church of San Agustin was designated an UNESCO World Heritage Site as an example of the Baroque architecture that was speci
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Makati (Old Manila)
Makati (Old Manila) Regional travelers that make it over to Manila are sure to enjoy its affordable hotels and amenities. If you’re in the mood for a real treat, however, you’ll want to book a room in Makati City: the stand-alone definition of class in the Philippines.Known for its upscale shoppin
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Puerta Real
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Puerta del Parian
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Revellin de Recoletos
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Reducto de San Francisco
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