Philippines sightseeing. Travel guide - attractions, sights, nature and touristic places

More than 7,000 Philippine Islands are located in the tropical marine climate zone. Summer, characterized by heat and dry weather lasts from January …
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The uniqueness and exoticism of the cuisine of the Philippines is due to the mix of cultures of the peoples living in the country. The culinary …
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History and Entertainment
In the course of archeological researches, it was found out that the territory of the Philippine Islands had been populated by representatives of different ethnicities and cultures until the 5th century AD. In the 5th century, the islands were settled by the people of Southern China. In some written sources, there are references that the islands were regularly visited by Chinese merchants in the 8th century. The important point in the history of the archipelago was the first Arab visits in the 14th century.
The culture, customs, and traditions of the Philippines have been influenced by the peoples living here throughout the country's history. Aeta is the …
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Attractions in the Philippines are very diverse. They are represented by colonial-era buildings, natural attractions, and indigenous villages. You can …
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National and city parks of Philippines
♥ National Park 'Aurora Memorial' . On the map
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♥ National Park 'Balbalasang-Balbalan National Park' . On the map
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♥ Natural Park 'Balinsasayao Twin Lakes' . On the map
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♥ National Park 'Bataan' . On the map
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♥ National Park 'Biak-na-Bato' . On the map
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♥ National Park 'Aurora Memorial' . On the map


♥ National Park 'Balbalasang-Balbalan National Park' . On the map


♥ Natural Park 'Balinsasayao Twin Lakes' . On the map


♥ National Park 'Bataan' . On the map


♥ National Park 'Biak-na-Bato' . On the map


Palaces in Philippines
♥ Palace 'Palacio del Gobernador' . On the map
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♥ Palace 'The Mansion' Baguio. On the map
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♥ Palace 'Torogan' . On the map
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♥ Palace 'Palacio del Gobernador' . On the map


♥ Palace 'The Mansion' Baguio. On the map


♥ Palace 'Torogan' . On the map


Famous and uniques places in Philippines from our review series
Taal Volcano
From the series “Sleeping Super-Volcanoes Capable of Destroying Whole Regions”
Taal Volcano is one of the most active volcanoes in the world. The scientists keep an eye on it from 1572. Since that time, it has erupted more than 30 times. The last large eruption was in January 1911. It has taken 1 335 lives. The last eruption was in 1975 year and 200 people lives were ended. In the 1990s the volcano began to show some actions of activity. Until now their number continues to increase.
Unfortunately, it is quite hard … Read all
San Roque Dam
From the series “The Most Impressive Dams on Earth”
Year by year the lake engorges with water during the rainy season. Then this water is used not only for electricity output but also for irrigation of the nearby fields. The dam was finished in 2003 and now its water is enough for all year-round irrigation of 700 square meters area.
Earlier it was quite difficult for locals to service the agricultural crops. The Philippines climate is quite drought. During this time, it is very hard to maintain the necessary moisture level on fields. … Read all
SM Megamall
From the series “12 Largest Shopping Centers Worldwide”
On the first floor, basically, you will find gastronomical and entertainment shops. And also, there are some areas with rides and arcade machines for children. On the second floor the visitors can find exclusive expensive restaurants and of the same level shops. In these shops people can buy clothes and accessories of the world leading … Read all

Sightseeing in popular cities of Philippines
The most visited cultural site in the city is the Ayala Museum. Its opening was in 1967. Now within the walls of the museum, there is a rich collection of archeological and ethnographic exhibits that were brought here from various regions of the Philippine Islands. The most unusual exhibits are hand dioramas, on which the most important moments from the history of the Philippines are captured. Fans of unusual attractions will like the Shoe Museum, which bears the name of the famous actress … Read more
