Philippines
16 destinations, grouped by region. Click into any one for the full guide, climate window, and cost-of-travel bands.
Northern Philippines · 1
Cooler highlands, mountain escapes, cultural heritage.
Central Philippines · 4
The country's urban + historical spine.
Tier 1Manila
Capital of the Philippines and second-most populous city, Manila is located on Manila Bay with a population of 1.9 million and serves as the nation's gateway.
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Tier 2Banaue
Municipality in Ifugao Province known for UNESCO-listed Banaue Rice Terraces, an ancient mountain agricultural landscape.
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Baguio
Largest highly urbanized city in Benguet, Philippines, located in the Cordillera region at elevation with a population of 368,426.
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Vigan
Capital of Ilocos Sur, Philippines, known for its well-preserved Spanish colonial architecture and UNESCO World Heritage designation.
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Southern Philippines · 10
Coast and islands — beach weather most of the year.
Tier 1Bohol
Island province in the Central Visayas region of the Philippines, comprising Bohol island and 75 surrounding islands with a land area of 4,821 km².
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Tier 1Boracay
Island resort destination in the Western Visayas region of the Philippines, known for beach tourism and water activities.
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Tier 1Cebu
Sixth-most populated city in the Philippines with 965,332 residents, serving as the capital and primary gateway to the Central Visayas region.
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Tier 1Palawan
An archipelagic province in the Philippines covering 14,649.73 km² with around 969,000 residents, known for limestone karsts and island beaches.
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Tier 2Coron
Municipality in Palawan, Philippines with a population of 69,439, known for diving, island-hopping, and shipwreck exploration.
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Tier 2El Nido
Municipality in Palawan, Philippines, with a population of 51,367 and known for island-hopping and limestone landscapes.
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Tier 2Puerto Princesa
Capital and largest city of Palawan, Philippines, home to the UNESCO-listed Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park.
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Tier 2Siargao
Tear-drop shaped island in the Philippine Sea, 196 kilometers southeast of Tacloban, known as the Philippines' premier surfing destination.
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Davao
The Philippines' largest city by land area and Mindanao's most populous urban center, known for agriculture, commerce, and Mount Apo proximity.
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Iloilo City
Highly urbanized city on Panay Island in the Western Visayas region, capital of Iloilo province with 473,728 residents.
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