Philippines Tourist Attractions

Region I

Calle Crisologo Located at the heart of the Meztizo district, this cobblestone street is lined on both sides by centuries-old houses. The ground floors are converted to stores and souvenir shops.

St. Paul’s Metropolitan Cathedral
This church has three naves, altars, and a choir loft. The Augustinians built this majestic church in 1790-1800 in a unique “Earthquake Baroque” architecture. The octagonal belfry is located 10 meters south of the cathedral.

Arzobispado (Archbishop’s Palace) The only surviving 18th century arzobispado in the country, the palace served as headquarters of Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo in 1898. Its Museo Nueva Segovia showcases ecclesiastical artifacts gathered from churches all over Ilocos Sur.

Burgos National Museum
The ancestral house of Padre Jose Burgos has an excellent exhibit of archeological and ethnographic treasures, antiques and amazing artifacts.

Simbaan a Bassit At the end of Vigan’s Quezon Avenue stands this cemetery chapel. Historian Alberto Lacsamana writes that the “uniqueness of the chapel lies in its being the only one in the region having an espadaña hung with bells.”

Region II

AGUINALDO SHRINE in Palanan is a historic place where the First President of the Philippine Republic, General Emilio Aguinaldo surrendered to the American forces, thus ending the Philippine Revolution in March 1901. Palanan is accessible by aircraft, pump boat and trail hiking thru Sta. Ana, Cagayan, San Mariano/Cauayan/Aurora and Ilagan, Isabela respectively. Nelbusco buses in Santiago City have trips to Palanan via Dilasag, Aurora

BONSAI FOREST at Sumanget, Dinapigue is about 20,000 hectares. The area is accessible by land transport from Baler in Aurora Province and by air from Cauayan Airport.

FUYOT NATIONAL PARK/ILAGAN SANCTUARY features naturally formed lattices and rock formations and is fifteen kilometers from Ilagan town proper. Visitors are given lectures and are allowed to plant their own seedlings. It now has a zoo. Within the area is the Pinzal Falls conducive for excursions and swimming.

NORTHERN SIERRA MADRE NATURAL PARK (NSMNP) is the largest protected area in the country and is a low altitude rainforest at 800 feet asl. The area is about 359,477 hectares and is rated No. 1 in the world’s biodiversity. Very ideal for marine and outdoor adventure. Tours take for five days over rainforests, mountains, rivers/streams with stops at indigenous people’s communities; appreciate at close range a wide variety of flora and fauna and enjoy a relaxing dip into rivers and streams or the Pacific Ocean.
Region III

Mt. Pinatubo Filipinos have experienced the wrath of this active volcano on 1991. But despite the havoc it once sowed, tourists remain to admire it. Mt. Pinatubo’s summit can be reached in one full day via nearby Capas in Tarlac. Once at the peak, you’ll be able to see the majestic jewel-blue crater.

Expo Pilipino
The Philippine National Centennial Exposition is the centerpiece of the commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the proclamation of Philippine Independence of June 12, 1898. It is a celebration of the Filipino’s history, culture, and achievements in the past 100 years, as well as aspirations for the next millennium. Its exhibits were discontinued during the administration of former President Joseph Estrada.

Mimosa Leisure Estate Inside this estate is the Holiday Inn Clark that has a fitness center and jacuzzi, free-form swimming pool, tenis and table tennis, billiards and darts, and an adventure camp for kids.

Fortana Leisure Park
Inside this resort is a casino and a swimming pool that is mechanically-