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What is Philippines Famous for?

The second-largest archipelago of the world is naturally a dream of island hoppers. Small clusters of islets abound off all main islands, and in a coastal community, you will come across a boatman with a Bangka all set to take you for exploring.

When you are visiting the Philippines, Bacuit Archipelago should be your priority. It is the labyrinthine water world. Another place you must not miss out is Calamian Group isolated fishing villages, wonderful coral reefs, and secretive inland lakes.

The karsts around Caramoan Peninsula, a wedge of land in the eastern Bicol is the perfect example of Bacuit Archipelago.

Port Barton should be the next in your list. A group of offshore paradises awaits the day-trippers from this chilled-out beach town.

You can escape from the mad traffic of Mactan Island Escape with a day of snorkelling and eating seafood on the offshore islets. Romblon Bounce situated around by the Bangka in this assorted province in the Sibuyan Sea, north side of Boracay is a beautiful place to visit when in the Philippines.

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The architecture in the Philippines is something that is extremely beautiful and should not be missed by any traveller. Scores of the historic stone Spanish churches and sophisticated colonial-era inherited mansions are highlights.

Vigan, it’s an old town which is popular for its well-preserved district of different buildings with Chinese, Mexican, Spanish, and Filipino influences. Another great example of architecture is Silay. Fundamentally, an open-air museum of heritage homes and sugar mansions from a bygone age. 

Escolta St is an interesting Manila neighbourhood that displays beaux-arts during the American-era and the art deco’s that belonged to that period.  Iloilo, the Jaro district north side of the centre is an interesting timepiece, while not far outside the city is the mesmerizing Miagao Church.

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Taal is a well-preserved 19th century ancestral home and one of the largest Basilicas in the Southeast Asia region.

When roaming around the Philippines, you will come across large numbers of beautiful beach resorts. Scream it up in a party-mood mecca, lose yourself on the private island or you can pursue few underwater pleasure activities at a low-key dive resort. With plenty of islands, there is always a patch for all.

Boracay, most popularly known and visited, White Beach is a ground zero location where you can enjoy a beachfront party.

El Nido, the mix of attractive luxury resorts on a few private islands and down-to-earth backpacker beach cottages is unparalleled. You will not find any hotter island than Siargao because the boutique properties appear on the dreamy beaches where you can enjoy the soothing sea waves.  

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Panglao Island is the next world-class resort island in the Philippines. This is an extension of Bohol with mesmerizing beaches.

Next in your list must be Dumaguete. It is not a resort, but it is located within a range of few best, including Sipalay, Siquijor, idyllic Apo Island, and Dauin.

If you want to enjoy some relaxing time and looking forward to a laid-back time, then visit Malapascua Island. This laid-back diving place is located on the verge of huge things in the Northern Cebu.

Include all these places in your list while visiting the Philippines.

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