Explore the Paradise: the Most Beautiful Places to Visit in the Philippines

With more than 7,000 islands, the Philippines forms one of the most beautiful archipelago in the world. It maintains everything from beautiful beaches with white sands to hilly mountains with a chocolate look and provides its tourists with every kind of iconic and glorious scenery. The island, which is found on the southeast side of Asia, attracts more and more tourists every year because of its gorgeous places and tourists' desire to explore adventure activities. Tourists can explore hundreds of regions in the Philippines based on their interests and emotions. 

A comprehensive list of stunning locations based on various activities is provided below: 

Hiking and trekking 

Hiking and trekking can make you exhausted and feel like you have accomplished a great achievement. If you love to go on track and climb mountain peaks, then there are amazing mountains in the Philippines. like:

• Pampanga (Mount Pinatubo)—After its volcanic eruption in 1991, it became an attractive trekking destination. Trekking there takes you to volcanic landscapes and lets you witness the astonishing Carter Lake and surrounding areas.
• Candongao Peak—It is considered the second-highest peak of Cebu City, at around 900 meters above sea level. The trek to this peak is quite challenging and thus provides a good opportunity for camping. 

National ecotourism sites

The Philippines contains myriad national parks, wildlife sanctuaries, and biosphere reserves. If you love to explore different fauna and birds, you can always visit:

• Jumalon Butterfly Sanctuary—The Jumalon Butterfly Sanctuary is a great place to explore because of its vivid collection of unique and vibrant butterflies. It contains a huge glass case that helps display the rich butterflies collection. 
• Manila Ocean Park is the Philippines' most famous marine-themed park. It maintains almost 14,000 sea creatures and 270 marine species. The park regularly conducts Penguin talk shows, Shark and Ray Dry Encounters, Neon Rides, a Sea Lion Show, an All-Star Bird Show, and a Fish Spa.
• La Mesa Dam and Ecopark- This park is a beautiful initiative of the Philippines government as it becomes a green eco-park and a biodiversity reserve for wildlife from a piece of waste marshland. This initiative helps to provide a green and clean environment within the boundaries of the cities.

Museums

The Philippines Museum provides a good insight into the Philippines' rich culture and traditions. If you like to gather diverse knowledge and information about different countries and areas, then you must visit: 

• National Museum of the Philippines—This is one of the best places to visit in the Philippines if you want to discover and learn about the country's diverse and rich history, culture, and traditions. The museum maintains a huge collection of artifacts related to the country's natural history, art, zoology, biology, archeology, and anthropology.
• Ayala Museum- It is a well-known historical place that exhibits a fantastic collection of ancient and modern remains of Filipino culture. The museum also conducts several educational lectures, workshops, and discussions from time to time.
• 3D Art Museum—This is a must-visit place for art lovers. This amazing 3D Art Museum not only allows its visitors to feel and touch the exhibits but also allows for creative photography. 

Beaches

The Philippines is filled with beautiful and lively beaches all over the island. If you want to visit some, here are a few must-go beeches list:

• White Beach— Boracay's white beach is the biggest and most popular for its beautiful sunset and pure white sand, which helps to keep the atmosphere cool, even in hot weather. 
• Diniwid Beach— With fewer crowds, Diniwid Beach is an extension of Boracay's White Beech. It is a good place for peace-seekers. This beach even offers good adventure events like cliff jumping, paddle boarding, and kayaking.

Islands

The Philippines Island is formed with the culmination of more than 7000 islands. If you love to explore these small islands and the adventures, then you can visit:

• Talikud Island—Talikud Island is famous for scuba diving, snorkeling, and trekking. It also offers quite a few good accommodation options at a reasonable budget.
• Coron Island—Because of some of the world's most charming coral reefs, Coron Island has become an ideal location for scuba diving and snorkeling. The island tour will help you explore inland lakes and multicolored lagoons. And more than a hundred-year-old shipwreck is a view you will experience on the island.
• Batan Island- It is an interesting and historical hotspot related to World War 2. Several ruined armories, shipwrecks, and other belongings of the Japanese army can be witnessed on this island. 

Preaching

• St. Agustin Church—St. Agustin Church is a must-visit place and is also considered the oldest church on the island. It is even among the UNESCO World Heritage Sites, as its interior has great elements of cultural and historical importance.
• San Sebastian Church—Counted as one of the most beautiful places in the Philippines, San Sebastian Church maintains its glorious and original interior, including glass windows, metal doors, pretty paintings, and wall ceilings. Originally, it was made of wood, but a fire mishap caused it to be completely made of steel.

Adventure activities

• Siargao- Siargao is famous for surfing, snorkeling, deep sea diving, and cave trekking in the Philippines. Although the size of this Siargao island is small, like a teardrop, it is one of the most famous tourist spots.
• Danao Adventure Park is the best place in the Philippines for those seeking the culmination of thrill, leisure, fun, and adventure. It organizes exciting activities for its visitors, including bungee jumping, sky-biking, boating, ziplining, rappelling, wall climbing, water rafting, and parasailing. 
• Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park- It is a beautiful place for all nature lovers. During your visit to the national park, you will experience a fascinating cave, paddling a boat, and stunning stalagmites and stalactites all around the cave.

Conclusion 

The Philippines is full of everything and doesn't miss out on providing its tourists a whole package. Whether it is an adventure, religion, a viewpoint, the ocean, mountains, waterfalls, beaches, or a cruise, it has it all. 

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