The archipelago of Philippines displays a wide geographic diversity, with its beaches, active volcanoes, diving spots and wildlife. Among the major sightseeing attractions of the country, the islands of Bohol, Tagaytay, Ilocos, Baguio, Cebu, Bataan, Bicol, Boracay and Davao are the most popular.
The historic city of Manila is famous for sights like Intramuros, Metropolitan Museum of Manila, Rizal Memorial Park, Malacanang Palace and others. Boracay Island is famous for its beaches.
The island province of Bohol is famous for its natural beauty and contains the Chocolate Hills, Iwahig River, Dagohoy Peak and the Danao caves. Tagaytay is popular for the Taal Volcano, one of the smallest active volcanoes in the world.
Other popular attractions of the country include Hanging Coffins of Sagada, Banaue Rice Terraces, Mt. Pinatubo, Tubbataha Reef and Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park.
The archipelago of Philippines is home to some of the most beautiful beaches in the world, including the Hundred Islands, Palawan, Cebu, Alona Beach at Panglao and Balicasag & Pamilacan in Bohol.
The waters around the archipelago provide an opportunity to indulge in varied water sports like white water rafting, sailing and canoeing. Some of the most famous diving spots in the world are located in the country, including Cebu, Anilao, Malapascua, Apo Island, Boracay, Malapascua, Palawan, and Puerto Galera.
Mt. Apo, Atimonan, El Nido, Puting Bato and Wawa Gorge offer some of the most challenging climbs. Popular trekking spots in the country are Mt. Kanlaon and Mt. Pulag.
Philippines is also a shopper's paradise, and has souvenirs like pearls, tortoise shells, beeswax, handicrafts, woodcarving and articles made of shell. Some of the other popularly bought items of the country include antique goods, shoes, bags, baskets, mats, brassware, embroideries, jewellery and wood carved products. The most popular shopping destinations of the country are Manila, Cebu, Baguio and Zamboanga.
Owing to colonisation over the centuries, the cuisine of the country is strongly influenced by Hispanic, Chinese, American and other Asian cultures. Tourists can have delicacies like tapas, paellas, afritada, longganisa, lechón, cocidos, torta, kaldereta, adobo, pochero, hamonado and sinigang in the country. Sea food, fish and rice are the major ingredients of Filipino cuisine.
Excursions from Philippines enable one to explore the cultural and historical heritage of the country, along with its natural beauty with a prominent coastal line and varied mountain peaks. From the capital city Manila, one can venture towards Baguio City, which is the summer capital of Philippines.
By taking a 3-hour bus ride from the capital city, one can reach Puerto Galera in Batangas. In Philippines, one can also take an excursion to Tagaytay City, Corregidor Island, Boracay, Bohol, Cebu and others.
A visit to the country can also be coordinated with the various events and festivals happening in Philippines throughout the year. Some of the most popular events that are organised in the country annually include Feast of the Black Nazarene (June), Ati-atihan (January), Moriones Festival (March/April), Pulilan Carabao Festival (May), etc.
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