Must-see attractions in Western Visayas

  • People enjoy White Beach at Boracay island, Philippines.

    White Beach

    Boracay

    With its glorious, powdered-sugar sand, White Beach is the centre of the action in Boracay and the only sight most visitors ever see. Beach locations are…

  • Malumpati Spring & Bugang River

    Panay

    One of the most striking natural features in western Visayas, the astonishing Malumpati Spring and Bugang River emerges from nowhere in the midst of the…

  • Navalas

    Panay

    Navalas has the only heritage church on the island – quaint Spanish-era Navales Church (1880) is made of coral blocks blackened by the years. The much…

  • Philippines, Boracay Island

    Mt Luho View Deck

    Boracay

    Looming high above the east coast, this viewpoint has stunning views across the island, though the steps up were designed for giants. The lush cross…

  • Mt Guiting-Guiting Natural Park

    Western Visayas

    This 15,200-hectare natural park (pronounced 'gee-TING gee-TING') is a biological treasure, home to an estimated 700 plant species, 130 bird species and a…

  • Sacred Heart of Jesus Shrine

    Panay

    Occupying a hilltop location about 1.5km from the bus terminal is this enormous nearly 132ft-tall statue of Jesus. Originally the hands were supposed to…

  • Cataja Falls

    Western Visayas

    This three-tiered waterfall cascading into a refreshing swimming hole makes for a great half-day excursion. Walk (or ride) east out of Magdiwang past the…

  • Bugtong Bato Falls

    Panay

    This series of seven scenic cascades at the end of the TEA Park road can be ascended one by one, offering some fine swimming holes (the third tier is…

  • Paliton Beach

    Siquijor

    Northeast of San Juan is stunning white-sand Paliton Beach. The water is as clear as glass and there are wonderful views of Apo Island. Take the turnoff…

  • San Isidro Convent

    Siquijor

    Opposite the San Isidro Labrador Church, flanked by centuries-old acacia trees, is the oldest Catholic convent in the Philippines, a magnificent timber…

  • Cambugahay Falls

    Siquijor

    From Lazi, a sealed road leads 2km north to these refreshing falls on the Po-o River. Above the falls, there's a paid parking bay on your left for your…

  • Mt Bandila-an

    Siquijor

    Siquijor's highest peak, Mt Bandila-an (557m), is near Cantabon. Concrete steps lead 10 minutes up to the peak from two clearly marked points on the road…

  • Balete Tree

    Siquijor

    Just west of the village of Campalanas is a tremendous balete tree (banyan tree), estimated to be 400 years old and believed by some to be enchanted. In…

  • Cadimahan

    Panay

    This mangrove park with bamboo walkway is 3½km northwest of the city centre (P25 by tricycle). It offers two-hour tours on bamboo rafts pulled by…

  • Salagdoong Beach

    Siquijor

    A few kilometres past the town of Maria, Salagdoong Beach is popular with rowdy day trippers. There's a half-open water park that has seen much better…

  • Baybay Beach

    Panay

    About 3km north of downtown Roxas is this 7km grey-sand beach lined with eateries and picnic shelters. It varies greatly in width depending on the…

  • Olang Art Park

    Siquijor

    This retreat for Filipino artists is set over 3 hectares. There's usually a resident artist or two hanging about, plus a performing-arts stage, a modest…

  • Lugnason Falls

    Siquijor

    From barangay Tubod, a paved road leads 3km up to this pleasant waterfall, which cascades into a crisp and clean teal-green swimming hole. You can jump…

  • Bandila-an Mountain View Park

    Siquijor

    This park is essentially a public garden with lots of flowers, walking paths and little pavilions for picnics. It's great for bird- and butterfly-watching…

  • Ang Panublion Museum

    Panay

    Originally built as a water-storage tank, this quirky museum on the plaza will give you a quick (30-minute) introduction to the city. A Heritage Walk…

  • Lambingan Falls

    Western Visayas

    This beautiful waterfall and swimming hole is about 12km east of Magdiwang (4km past the turn-off for the natural park). Tricycles can take you here (P300…

  • Siquijor Heritage Museum

    Siquijor

    Upstairs in the San Isidro Convent building is this small museum, with historical photographs and a few old santos.

  • Bandila-an Nature Centre

    Siquijor

    The nature centre has been largely neglected but does have walking trails and some impressive trees and other floral life. It's 2km east of Cantabon.

  • Fort San Andres

    Western Visayas

    For the best views of Romblon, walk up the stairs to the ruins of this crumbling 17th-century fort overlooking the centre.

  • San Isidro Labrador Church

    Siquijor

    The impressive and stylishly time-worn pink-coral-stone and timber San Isidro Labrador Church was built in 1884.

  • Station 3

    Boracay

    Old bangka arrival point; now a geographic reference point.

  • Station 1

    Boracay

    Old bangka arrival point; now a geographic reference point.

  • Station 2

    Boracay

    Old bangka arrival point; now a geographic reference point.

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