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5 Tourist Destinations in the Philippines
~ Filipinos, really love travel and explore. In fact,
there are so many beautiful places here in the Philippines that not only Filipinos
will love but also the Foreigners. I am here to present the Top 5 Must See
Tourist destinations here in the Philippines.
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5 = Cebu City
PLACES
~ Cebu is one of the most developed provinces here in
the Philippines. They have so many beautiful places to visit namely
the St. Niño Shrine, located at Old Magallanes Street. There you will see the actual first St. Niño brought by the famous explorer Ferdinand Magellan.
Next stop, Cebu Taoist Temple established in 1972. The temple is much known in Asia because it gives very accurate fortune. You may ask the priests or the pastors there for guidance or when asking for your wish. Just make sure to give thanks when your wish is granted.
Next stop, Cebu Tops located in Busay Cebu. You will see there the whole Cebu City that is 12 km from the center of Cebu and when morning’s clear, you will be able to see the Bohol.
You want to see our first ever Filipino hero? So our Next stop, Lapu-Lapu Monument. You will see there the statue of Lapu-Lapu the statue of our first hero. You want to know more about our history?
Lets go to Museum Sugbo, located in MJ Cuenco Avenue, this was established by Governor Gwen Garcia to show us the historical riches of Cebu.
FOODS
~Looking for good place to eat while in Cebu?
I recommend you eat the Best Cebu Lechon, must try if you are in Cebu, for only Php. 240.00 half kilo or Php. 450.00 1 kilo. Desserts?
The must try Dessert is the very sweet dried Mangoes in Cebu. Cebu has perfected the art of drying mangoes that it has become a major exporter.
What else are the delicious delicacies they offer? Well they also offer Danggit, this one is well known for being dried fresh fish and their main course for breakfast.
Looking for souvenir treats for you relatives?
You must try their Otap this one is a known pastry not just in Cebu but also in Visayas. Like the other pastries, Otap is made up of flour, sugar, and shortening.
I recommend you eat the Best Cebu Lechon, must try if you are in Cebu, for only Php. 240.00 half kilo or Php. 450.00 1 kilo. Desserts?
The must try Dessert is the very sweet dried Mangoes in Cebu. Cebu has perfected the art of drying mangoes that it has become a major exporter.
What else are the delicious delicacies they offer? Well they also offer Danggit, this one is well known for being dried fresh fish and their main course for breakfast.
Looking for souvenir treats for you relatives?
You must try their Otap this one is a known pastry not just in Cebu but also in Visayas. Like the other pastries, Otap is made up of flour, sugar, and shortening.
FESTIVALS
~ Cebu
City, celebrates Sinulog Festival every 3rd Sunday of January. This
festival is the most popular and grandest festival in honor to celebrate and
give thanks to their Patron Saint Señor Santo Niño. Many foreigners and even
local tourists join the celebration and join processions and the grand mardi
gras. The highlight of the celebration is street dancing wherein merrymakers
dance to the beat of the pit senor
drums.
They also celebrate Camotes Cassava Festival every 2nd week of June in order to give thanks for their bountiful harvests. One of the highlights of the celebration is the Best Booth contest, Search for New Cassava foods products, Cultural Night and the Miss Camotes Tourism.
drums.
They also celebrate Camotes Cassava Festival every 2nd week of June in order to give thanks for their bountiful harvests. One of the highlights of the celebration is the Best Booth contest, Search for New Cassava foods products, Cultural Night and the Miss Camotes Tourism.
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4 Bicol
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Lets go to south Luzon and let’s visit the beautiful
attraction in Bicol region namely the Basilica of Nuestra Señora Peñafrancia
located in Naga city.
Next Stop, lets swim with the whale sharks in Donsol, Sorsogon. This one is a must see attraction because of the close encounter with the whale sharks.
Next stop, The Cagsawa Ruins, you will see there the majestic volcano, and the ¼ of the church.
Next place to visit the CamSur Watersports Complex, for only Php. 200.00 you will experience there the splash of water where it would seem like you are really in surfing.
Next Stop, lets swim with the whale sharks in Donsol, Sorsogon. This one is a must see attraction because of the close encounter with the whale sharks.
Next stop, The Cagsawa Ruins, you will see there the majestic volcano, and the ¼ of the church.
Next place to visit the CamSur Watersports Complex, for only Php. 200.00 you will experience there the splash of water where it would seem like you are really in surfing.
Next stop the Embarcadero de Legazpi. One of the newest spot in Legaspi City, they have art facilities from its commercial hubs. They have zip line 350-meter zipline. They have there parasailing, jet ski, paddle boat and water deep.
FOODS
What are the best cuisines the Bicol region offers?
Well we have here their famous “laing”. It is placed inside the gabi leaves
with some seafood as, this is the main course.
They also offer the Pinangat, diced lobster meat mixed with the meat of young coconut lemongrass and ground garlic diced onions are added.
And Lastly the very famous Bikol Express, with a little amount of ground pork and the very spicy ‘siling labuyo”
They also offer the Pinangat, diced lobster meat mixed with the meat of young coconut lemongrass and ground garlic diced onions are added.
And Lastly the very famous Bikol Express, with a little amount of ground pork and the very spicy ‘siling labuyo”
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Bicol region celebrates the Our Lady of Penafrancia
every September in order to give thanks to their Patron Saint for the Blessing
they have received every year.
They also celebrate the Magayon festival, in order to show the tourists the majestic and perfect cone Mayon Vocano. This event is held every April-May of the year.
They also celebrate the Magayon festival, in order to show the tourists the majestic and perfect cone Mayon Vocano. This event is held every April-May of the year.
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3 Baguio
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Let’s go to North Luzon and lets visit the Baguio
City. What are the best places to visit in Baguio? Strawberry farm located at La
Trinidad Baguio. There you will able to pick your own strawberries with the
help of the care takers.
Next stop, Our Lady of Lourdes Grotto, with more than 100+ steps as soon as you reach the top. It’s really worth it because you can see the view of the whole Baguio city and the religious relic of our lady of Lourdes.
Next Stop Burnham Park, you will appreciate the pond with the duck boats and many more fun activities such as horse back riding, and you can even rent your own bike to have a tour there.
Next Stop, The Mansion this place is owned by the Malacañang, this place is the official President Summer Resident.
Next stop, Our Lady of Lourdes Grotto, with more than 100+ steps as soon as you reach the top. It’s really worth it because you can see the view of the whole Baguio city and the religious relic of our lady of Lourdes.
Next Stop Burnham Park, you will appreciate the pond with the duck boats and many more fun activities such as horse back riding, and you can even rent your own bike to have a tour there.
Next Stop, The Mansion this place is owned by the Malacañang, this place is the official President Summer Resident.
FOODS
What are the best food cuisines in Baguio City? Well
the Strawberries and the sweet jams are really the best things you will taste.
They have the “Sundot Kulangot” which sounds so strange but it is very delicious, because you have to get it through the pipes.
If you are looking for the good Food to bring to your family, they also have the very bitter-sweet Strawberries that they offer. So sweet so delicious because it’s fresh
They have the “Sundot Kulangot” which sounds so strange but it is very delicious, because you have to get it through the pipes.
If you are looking for the good Food to bring to your family, they also have the very bitter-sweet Strawberries that they offer. So sweet so delicious because it’s fresh
FESTIVALS
They Celebrate the Panagbenga or the Baguio Flower
Festival from February 1 to March 7. This event is one of the grandest events
because of the lovely floats of flowers as the main highlight.
They also have the Philippine Military Academy or the PMA alumni Homecoming, this is the Asia’s premier military school and every year usually on the second week of February its distinguished alumni hold a reunion in true military fashion.
They also have the Philippine Military Academy or the PMA alumni Homecoming, this is the Asia’s premier military school and every year usually on the second week of February its distinguished alumni hold a reunion in true military fashion.
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2 Boracay
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Let’s go back again to Visayas and visit Boracay.
Because of its beautiful beaches, that place is really a paradise. You will be
able to see the white sand and very clear water.
One of the hot spots there is the Ariel’s point which is a breathtaking eco-adventure destination located at the Boracay Island.
Next Stop Yapak Beach, just like the other beaches I
recommend you visit this resort because of the good quality facilities they have. Next The White Beach, Boracay Most popular beach is famous for its amazing sunsets and its white sand.
One of the hot spots there is the Ariel’s point which is a breathtaking eco-adventure destination located at the Boracay Island.
Next Stop Yapak Beach, just like the other beaches I
recommend you visit this resort because of the good quality facilities they have. Next The White Beach, Boracay Most popular beach is famous for its amazing sunsets and its white sand.
FOODS
What are the best foods that they offer? Well most of
the restaurants offer grilled fish, aftritada bulalo and many more.
FESTIVALS
Boracay celebrates the Ati-Atihan Festival every 2nd
Sunday of January, this is the Annual Celebration in honor to Santo Niño
Boracay’s version is very famous Ati-Atihan
in Kalibo. The festival presents a picturesque scene as Filipinos, their
bodies painted and some playing musical instruments, parade and dance in tribal
groups along the White Beach.
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1 PALAWAN
Lets go back to Region 4 B and lets visit Palawan.
What are the best place to visit in Palawan? Well it’s the El Nido Palawan.
This place is truly world class. Because of its beautiful corals and beautiful
beaches you will really love to stay in this place. You will do some of the
activities such as snorkeling, island hoping and many more.
Remember the Underground River? It is located in Palawan. This Place is one of the Seven Wonders of Nature. This is one of the world class heritages of Palawan. Many Hollywood films uch as the Borne Legacy who filmed some scenes at Palawan. This is said to be one of the main tourist spots. This park has a river that goes on for about 5 miles. But the amazing thing is about this river is that it runs under a mountain. The mountain in this park boasts of unique rock formations that make this one of the places to see.
Palawan is also known for the Tabon Cabe, because this place is the place wherein the first signs such as fossils were seen.
Remember the Underground River? It is located in Palawan. This Place is one of the Seven Wonders of Nature. This is one of the world class heritages of Palawan. Many Hollywood films uch as the Borne Legacy who filmed some scenes at Palawan. This is said to be one of the main tourist spots. This park has a river that goes on for about 5 miles. But the amazing thing is about this river is that it runs under a mountain. The mountain in this park boasts of unique rock formations that make this one of the places to see.
Palawan is also known for the Tabon Cabe, because this place is the place wherein the first signs such as fossils were seen.
Foods
Palawan is also good in serving seafoods since it is
nearby the Sea. What are the Best Treat or souvenir they have? They Have Sweet
Delicacies such as Polvoron , patries and manymore.
Festivals
Palawan Celebrates The Anihan Festival, they celebrate
this event in order to show everyone the beauty of Palawan and they should
preserve it for the next generation this one also tackles about their harvest,
so that they may have more blessings and more bountiful crops to come. They
also Celebrates the Pag Diwata Tribal Ritua, this event is actually the tribal
ritual of the Residents there. This is to give thanks to God for the bounties
they continuously receive and request upon God.
These are the TOP 5 List of the BEST DESTINATIONS IN
THE PHILIPPINES. We can truly say it’s more fun in the Philippines. ENJOY :)
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