{"id":3069,"date":"2020-01-14T23:00:43","date_gmt":"2020-01-14T21:00:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.exoticca.travel\/blog\/?p=3069"},"modified":"2020-01-27T14:09:56","modified_gmt":"2020-01-27T12:09:56","slug":"the-best-things-to-do-in-the-philippines","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.exoticca.com\/us\/blog\/the-best-things-to-do-in-the-philippines\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Things To Do In The Philippines"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Teeming with textbook definitions of a tropical paradise the Philippines indulge and astound. Yet with over 7,000 islands to choose from, finding the best things to do in the Philippines can be a little overwhelming.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This fascinating country brimming with friendly locals and quirky traditions, is divided into three main island groups of Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. Ranging from serene mountainscapes to buzzing cities, and cobbled colonial streets to sleepy villages overlooking turquoise lagoons &#8211; the Philippines are an explorer\u2019s dream.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t know where to begin your adventure? Check our list of the best things to do in the Philippines to help get you started.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_62 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Index<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-65e5ecaf72f89\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-65e5ecaf72f89\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.exoticca.com\/us\/blog\/the-best-things-to-do-in-the-philippines\/#The_history_of_Cebu_City\" title=\"The history of Cebu City\">The history of Cebu City<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.exoticca.com\/us\/blog\/the-best-things-to-do-in-the-philippines\/#Swim_with_giants\" title=\"Swim with giants\">Swim with giants<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.exoticca.com\/us\/blog\/the-best-things-to-do-in-the-philippines\/#The_Culinary_delights_of_Nacpan_Beach\" title=\"The Culinary delights of Nacpan Beach\">The Culinary delights of Nacpan Beach<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.exoticca.com\/us\/blog\/the-best-things-to-do-in-the-philippines\/#The_beauty_of_Batad\" title=\"The beauty of Batad&nbsp;\">The beauty of Batad&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.exoticca.com\/us\/blog\/the-best-things-to-do-in-the-philippines\/#The_lagoons_of_El_Nido\" title=\"The lagoons of El Nido\">The lagoons of El Nido<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.exoticca.com\/us\/blog\/the-best-things-to-do-in-the-philippines\/#The_chocolate_hills_of_Bohol\" title=\"The chocolate hills of Bohol\">The chocolate hills of Bohol<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.exoticca.com\/us\/blog\/the-best-things-to-do-in-the-philippines\/#Hibok-Hibok_volcano\" title=\"Hibok-Hibok volcano\">Hibok-Hibok volcano<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_history_of_Cebu_City\"><\/span>The history of Cebu City<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.exoticca.co.uk\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/BLOG-FOTOS-13-1.png\" alt=\"Fuerte de San Pedro\" class=\"wp-image-3765\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This modern-day port is awash with stories of the islands\u2019 colonial past. Begin your journey into the city\u2019s history by heading to the Cebu Heritage Monument. The structure is an amalgamation of churches, crosses, and key historical figures steeped in tales of yesteryear. We suggest hiring a local guide to help give you a breakdown of each fascinating detail. After, stroll past monuments of Spanish occupation such as the Bas\u00edlica del Santo Ni\u00f1o (Basilica of the Holy Child), la cruz de Magallanes (Magellan\u2019s cross), and the fuerte de San Pedro (the fort of Saint Peter).&nbsp;<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Next, further your tour by walking to Colon street. At first glance, this street may seem a little boring; however, it\u2019s peppered with street vendors and food stalls dishing out treats such as mango with shrimp paste and tempura fish balls. Feeling adventurous? This area also sells Balut, a hard boiled duck egg with a twist; the egg is fertilized and left for around 16-20 days before being cooked. Ok, it might not sound appetising &#8211; yet locals go crazy for them.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Swim_with_giants\"><\/span>Swim with giants<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.exoticca.co.uk\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/BLOG-FOTOS-14.png\" alt=\"swimming with whale sharks - the best things to do in the Philippines \" class=\"wp-image-3766\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The coast of Cebu is home to the biggest fish in the world: the whale shark. Although they are called \u201csharks\u201d, these gentle giants couldn\u2019t be less like their more dangerous cousins.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the last few years local fisherman have started to feed these huge creatures, which in turn keep them near the coast. As a result, going diving and seeing a whale shark is almost a guarantee. Alongside whale sharks, the crystal-clear waters are filled with turtles and schools of tropical fish.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Culinary_delights_of_Nacpan_Beach\"><\/span>The Culinary delights of Nacpan Beach<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.exoticca.co.uk\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/BLOG-FOTOS-15.png\" alt=\"Food in the Philippines\" class=\"wp-image-3767\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A trip to Nacpan Beach is unmissable; some even claim that it\u2019s the most beautiful beach in the world. Ok, a day topping up you tan on this mesmerising coastline is alone one of the best things to do in the Philippines, but it also famed for its outstanding gastronomy. Enjoy this lively paradise, before indulging in one of the many stellar restaurants lining the shore.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_beauty_of_Batad\"><\/span>The beauty of Batad&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.exoticca.co.uk\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/BLOG-FOTOS-16-1.png\" alt=\"Rice field of Batad \" class=\"wp-image-3769\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Batad\u2019s bright green rice fields weaving through rolling hills is a must-see. In fact, its exceptional beauty was enough to attract the attention of <a href=\"https:\/\/whc.unesco.org\/\">UNESCO<\/a>, which added this region to its <a href=\"https:\/\/www.exoticca.co.uk\/magazine\/unesco-world-heritage-sites\/\">World Heritage Site list<\/a> in 1995. Getting to the best viewing points is experience in itself; one of the only ways to arrive is by hitching a ride on a delightfully kitsch <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Jeepney\">jeepney<\/a>, from the town of Banaue. Once you\u2019ve arrived, gaze at the layered rice paddies dotted with traditional houses to marvel at this landscape that has remained relatively unchanged for over 2,000 years.&nbsp;<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_lagoons_of_El_Nido\"><\/span>The lagoons of El Nido<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.exoticca.co.uk\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/BLOG-FOTOS-17.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3770\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>El Nido is a stunning lagoon located on the northern tip of <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Palawan_(island)\">Palawan<\/a>. This dramatic coastline lapped by serene turquoise waters and&nbsp; with sandy coves is a hotspot for explorers and beach lovers alike. Due to its dramatic rock formations, and array of hidden caves, we suggest exploring by kayak. First and foremost, it lets you find the hidden gems lacing the shores at your own pace; secondly, its lack of noise allows you to hear the birdsong of thousands of swifts nesting in the area.&nbsp;<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_chocolate_hills_of_Bohol\"><\/span>The chocolate hills of Bohol<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.exoticca.co.uk\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/BLOG-FOTOS-18.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3771\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Visible from the town of Carmen, the 1,200 chocolate hills of Bohol are truly bizarre. Covering over 18 square miles, the normally green hills dry up over summer and turn into what seem like gigantic molehills, thus giving the hills their name. Although it\u2019s no mean feat, we suggest hiking up the 214 steps of the Carmen town viewing deck for the best vantage point.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hibok-Hibok_volcano\"><\/span>Hibok-Hibok volcano<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.exoticca.co.uk\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/BLOG-FOTOS-19.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3772\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If the chocolate hills have whetted your appetite for hilly adventures, go one step further with a trek up the slopes of Hibok-Hibok. Yet beware: this volcano is still active. Forming part of the <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Ring_of_Fire\">Ring of Fire<\/a>, this natural wonder boasts six hot springs and grand lakes. In dry weather, it\u2019s possible to climb the volcano, but it\u2019s a demanding three- to four-hour rocky ascent, so you need to be in relatively good shape. Yet, if you feel up to the task, the stellar view of the surrounding islands is more than worth the slog.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These highlights are but a few of the many wonders that these intriguing islands have to offer. 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