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Jump to: | About Mt. Mantalingahan | How to Get There | Trail Info | What to Expect | Itinerary | Travel Tips | Where to Stay | Related Posts
Mt. Mantalingahan, also called Mount Mantalingahan Protected Landscape (MMPL), is the highest mountain in Palawan standing at 2,085 meters above sea level. Located in the southern municipality of Rizal, this mountain is one of the most challenging and rewarding climbs in the Philippines.
Jump to: | About Molo Church | History and Significance | Architecture and Design | How to Get There | What to Expect | Travel Tips | Where to Stay | Nearby Attractions | Summary
Molo Church, officially known as the St. Anne Parish Church, is one of the most iconic landmarks in Iloilo City. Famous for its Gothic-inspired architecture and statues of female saints, it has earned the nickname the “Feminist Church” — the only church in the Philippines featuring all-women saints on its aisles.
Jump to: | About Jaro Cathedral | History and Significance | How to Get There | Architecture and Design | What to Expect | Travel Tips | Where to Stay | Nearby Attractions | Summary
The Jaro Metropolitan Cathedral, officially known as the National Shrine of Our Lady of the Candles, is one of the most iconic religious landmarks in the Visayas. Located in Jaro District, Iloilo City, this grand cathedral is a major pilgrimage site dedicated to the Our Lady of the Candles, the patroness of Western Visayas.
Jump to: | About Sulu Museum | History and Cultural Significance | How to Get There | What to See Inside | Travel Tips | Where to Stay | Nearby Attractions | Summary
The Sulu Museum in Jolo, Sulu stands as a cultural beacon of the Tausug people and the rich history of the Sultanate of Sulu. This museum serves as a guardian of heritage, displaying ancient artifacts, royal relics, and traditional crafts that narrate the story of Sulu’s proud past and resilient culture.
The Bangui Windmills is a place that converts wind energy into electrical energy, yet it is one of the top tourist attractions in Ilocos Norte. This wind farm has 20 units of 70-meter-high wind turbines, stretching along the 99-kilometer shoreline of Bangui Bay and facing the West Philippine Sea, and each of the turbines is 326 meters apart. Read my Ilocos Norte Travel Guide to know how to get here and a list of the nearby tourist spots.
Jump to: | About Kapurpurawan Rock Formation | History and Name Origin | How to Get There | What to Expect | Travel Tips | Where to Stay | Nearby Attractions | Summary
Perched along the rugged coastline of Burgos, Ilocos Norte, the Kapurpurawan Rock Formation is one of the most iconic natural wonders of northern Luzon. Its name comes from the Ilocano word “puraw”, which means white — perfectly describing the dazzling color of its smooth, creamy limestone sculpted by wind and sea over centuries.
Jump to: | About Guimbal Church | History | Architecture | How to Get There | Mass Schedule | Travel Tips | Nearby Attractions | Where to Stay | Closing Thoughts
The Guimbal Church, officially known as the Parish of St. Nicholas of Tolentino, is one of the most stunning and historically significant churches in the province of Iloilo. Built in the 18th century, this centuries-old structure is renowned for its distinct yellow coral-stone façade and remarkable Spanish colonial architecture.
The Paco Park, originally known as the Cementerio General de Dilao, is a recreational garden area and served as Manila's municipal cemetery during the Spanish colonial period. This structure was built in the 18th century and was completed in 1822. Its original design was to be a municipal cemetery for the influential and aristocratic Spanish families living in Manila and Intramuros, but it also served as a peaceful dwelling place for those victims of the cholera epidemic.
Standing proudly within Intramuros, the old walled city of Manila, Fort Santiago is a powerful reminder of the Philippines’ colonial history and the resilience of its people. Built in the late 1500s by Spanish conquistador Miguel López de Legazpi, this fortress once served as a defense stronghold, a military prison, and a silent witness to centuries of struggle and triumph. As you step through its iconic gate and walk along its stone paths, you’ll find yourself transported to an era where courage, faith, and patriotism shaped the nation’s soul.
Jump to: | About San Sebastian Church | History | Architecture | How to Get There | Mass Schedule | Travel Tips | Nearby Attractions | Where to Stay | Summary
San Sebastian Church, also known as the Basilica Minore de San Sebastian, stands majestically in Quiapo, Manila. This Roman Catholic Basilica is the only all-steel church in Asia and one of the few in the world, making it a true architectural gem and a symbol of Filipino craftsmanship and resilience.
