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• Attraction

  A place of interest because of its inherent natural beauty and historical and/or cultural significance
• Destination

  The place visited that is central to the decision to take the trip
• The key difference between a destination and an attraction is that a destination is an area with some attractions and earns money from tourism, whereas an attraction is a place that attracts tourism
• The Philippines boasts 7,641 islands, each offering unique activities, beaches, and culture
• Tourist destinations and major attractions in the Philippines as of November 2022

  • National Capital Region (NCR)
  • Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR)
  • Region I - Ilocos Region
• Manila


  • Top-notch shopping, performing and visual arts, cultural immersion, and rest and recreation
  • Conveniently located near other popular destinations, such as the lakeshore towns of Laguna de Bai, known for exquisite arts and crafts
• Attractions in Manila


  • Intramuros
  • Rizal Park
  • The National Museum of the Philippines
  • Manila Ocean Park
• Intramuros

  The oldest and most historic place in Manila, encircled by high, thick stone walls and contains earthworks reminiscent of an old castle
• San Agustin Church

  A World Heritage Site recognized by UNESCO, the oldest church in the Philippines
• Fort Santiago

  One of the oldest fortifications in Manila, built by the Spaniards in 1571, a memorial to the victims of World War II and the sacrifices of the Filipino people in pursuit of freedom
• Rizal Park

  The premiere people's park boasting world-class sculptures, historical markers, beautiful gardens, facilities for photo and art exhibits, event venues, and various forms of entertainment
• National Museum of the Philippines

  A government agency museum that includes research and conservation programs throughout the archipelago, housing the National Museum of Fine Arts, the National Museum of Anthropology, the National Museum of Natural History, and the National Planetarium
• Manila Ocean Park

  The country's first world-class marine theme park and a premiere educational facility in Manila, an integrated urban resort with aquatic life attractions and an aqua-themed hotel
• Quezon City

  • Focused on cultural, historical, and educational activities, with a competitive direction of providing livelihood opportunities from the tourism sector
• Attractions in Quezon City

  • Quezon Memorial Circle
  • Art in Island Museum
• Quezon Memorial Circle

  A 27-hectare national park at the heart of the city dedicated to the memory of President Manuel Luis Quezon, with a monument and museum housing priceless memorabilia
• Art in Island Museum

  A 3D art museum founded by Yun Jae Kyoung and a team of 18 Korean master painters, with art that gives the illusion of depth when viewed from a certain angle and is designed to serve as a backdrop for photo opportunities
• Other known attractions in the NCR region

  • Mall of Asia in Pasay
  • The Mind Museum in Taguig
  • St. Joseph Parish Church and the Bamboo Organ in Las Piñas
  • Ayala Museum in Makati
• Benguet

  • Picturesque mountain views, a tranquil atmosphere, and a cool breeze, a refreshing escape from busy city life
  • La Trinidad, the province's capital, is abundant in producing vegetables and strawberries
  • Baguio City, a famous tourist destination, is hailed as the "Summer Capital of the Philippines" because of its unusually cool temperatures and pine-scented air
• Baguio Cathedral

  One of the familiar landmarks in Baguio, with its distinct pink facade, rose windows, and twin square belfry completed in 1936
• Burnham Park

  The city's premier and oldest park, where gardens and a lake are in the city's center, offering fun activities such as biking, skating, boarding, and riding a boat
• Wright Park

  A popular tourist attraction where visitors can experience horseback riding and shop for souvenirs, with a long stairway of stones leading to the "Pool of Pines"
• Colors of Stobosa

  A hillside home artwork that became a global transformation icon at La Trinidad, Benguet, signifying the "re-blooming" and "re-greening" of the environment
• Mountain Province

  • Known for its hanging coffins where mummified remains of the local ancestors are found, and different historical sites like the Dap-ay or Ato where tribal elders come together, and tribal celebrations where visitors can participate
• Sugong Hanging Coffins

  Locally known as Sugong Cave, located in Echo Valley, Sagada, where locals observe a unique tradition of putting their deceased into coffins and then transporting them to a cave for burial
• Sumaguing Cave

  One of the Philippines' famous spelunking sites
• Bontoc Museum

  Features a range of artifacts for domestic purposes, to be used for traditional celebrations or practices, and a model of a traditional Bontoc village highlighting aspects of the Bontoc material culture
• Ifugao

  • Known for the Banaue Rice Terraces, one of the country's top tourist destinations and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the Philippine War Memorial Shrine commemorating World War II's end
• Banaue Rice Terraces

  Cascading rice terraces that cross the mountainsides, made 2,000 years ago by the Ifugao ancestors
• Philippine War Memorial Shrine

  A gigantic memorial shrine depicting historical events from Filipino opposition to the Death March and the role of the Ifugao and American troops in the defeat of General Tomoyuki Yamashita of the Japanese Army
• Kalinga

  Known to be the home of the last and oldest mambababatok (traditional Kalinga tattoo artist), Apo Whang Od, in Buscalan Village
• Ilocos Norte

  • The capital Laoag has an international airport and contains the same Spanish-era heritage as Vigan
• Paoay Church

  Officially named the Saint Augustine Church, a UNESCO world heritage site that is one of the baroque churches and Spanish colonial buildings in Ilocos Norte
• Malacañang of the North

  A national park and museum in Paoay, originally the official residence of the late and former President Ferdinand Marcos Sr. and his family when visiting his home province
• La Paz Sand Dunes

  A sandy coastal desert and beach located along the coast near Laoag City, where visitors can do fun activities such as sand surfing and riding an ATV through the dunes
• Ilocos Sur


  • Located Vigan City, the most well-preserved Spanish colonial town in the Philippines, a World Heritage Site recognized by UNESCO
• Calle Crisologo


  A famous street where Spanish houses can be found, boasting Vigan's rich culture and history, where tourists can walk along the cobblestone streets with horse-drawn carriages and rustic mansions
• Bantay Bell Tower


  An iconic symbol of Vigan built in 1591 as a watchtower where visitors can have a great view of the surrounding towns
• Padre Burgos House


  One of the three historical buildings that are part of the NM Ilocos Regional Museum Complex (National Museum Ilocos) in Vigan, an ancestral house constructed in 1788 declared a historical building due to its association with the martyred priest, Fr. Jose Burgos
• Calle Crisologo


  • Famous street where Spanish houses can be found, boasting Vigan's rich culture and history
  • Tourists can walk along the cobblestone streets with horse-drawn carriages and rustic mansions