Region in Luzon · 9 provinces and cities
One of the oldest parishes in Bulacan, older than Malolos Cathedral and Barasoain Church. The Franciscans Juan de Placencia and Diego Oropesa built the first church here in 1578, from nipa and bamboo. A concrete church replaced it in 1668. …
A museum of the country's political history, in the Casa Real Shrine on Paseo del Congreso. The National Historical Commission of the Philippines runs it. It opened to the public in 2001 and moved into this building in 2016. The …
A parish church known for its fertility rites: three days of dancing every May for three patrons, Saint Pascual Baylon, Saint Claire of Assisi and Our Lady of Salambao. Pilgrims dance inside the church, and a procession through the streets …
An 11-hectare wetland park in Barangay Tortugas, on the East Asian-Australasian Flyway. Tet Garcia and Michael Lu, president of the Wild Bird Club of the Philippines, founded it, and it has been the site of the Ibong Dayo festival since …
A surf beach at Baler, the provincial capital, on the coast facing the Philippine Sea. Surfing arrived with the crew of Apocalypse Now, who filmed the helicopter attack and the surfing sequences at Baler in 1976 and 1977. Local people …
Steep cliffs and large rock formations above beaches of white sand and coral, on a small island about 3.8 kilometres off the Zambales coast. The island is 1.9 kilometres long and 0.4 kilometres wide at its widest point, and it …
A peak that is popular among hikers in Biak-na-Bato National Park. It also contains Madlum Cave and forms one side of a gorge along the Madlum River that is also shared with Mount Gola, another popular hiking destination. The area …
A privately-owned museum featuring Philippine art, religious artefacts and other items about Filipino culture.
Historical and good for unwinding even though the place is simple.
SJDM's main Roman Catholic church, built in the 19th century and repaired to its original style despite being burned thrice in the Philippine Revolution, World War II, and the Huk Rebellion in 1950.
The way to Kaytitinga Falls is not well-developed that leads to non-accessibility of the trail. There are also no public toilets or showers in the area.
Meaning "Maiden's Breast", it is the highest peak inside the Pantabangan-Carranglan Watershed Forest Reserve, with a height of .
An agritourism-themed resort with spa and overnight accommodation.
A waterfall on the Mount Pinatubo massif. A permit from the municipal hall is needed before entering.
Morong's main Roman Catholic church, built during the Spanish period using coral stones to double as a fortress.
Lubao's main square, featuring a bust of President Macapagal, trees and a Hollywood-like sign of Lubao.
A sprawling resort complex featuring 11 swimming pools, statues of popular cartoon characters and overnight accommodation.
Calumpit's main Roman Catholic church, built during the 17th century. Its facade resembles a wedding cake due to ornamentations made by local artists.
Deep yourself in two natural hot springs which were modified to fill two concrete pools of 60-90 cm (2-3 ft) of water. Water temperatures range from 45-49.5°C (113-121°F) and has a neutral pH level of 5.5.
An ecotourism park along the Bancal River featuring kayaking trips and tours of the mangroves at the nearby estuary.
Botolan's main Roman Catholic church, built during the Spanish era in 1736 with a triangular facade.
A shrine dedicated to the venerated Marian image of Ina Poonbato (Mother Lord of the Rocks), a sculpture of the Virgin May discovered on a rock by Aeta villagers in the 1600s and relocated following the Pinatubo eruption in 1991. …
A Catholic shrine dedicated to Andrew Kim Taegon, a 19th century Korean priest who served in the area before returning to his homeland, where he was martyred for his beliefs. The chapel resembles an East Asian pagoda, while the gardens …
A waterpark run by the municipal government that uses cold water from a natural spring supplied by the Mount Natib massif.
An ecotourism venue at the foot of Mount Arayat featuring forest groves and a man-made reservoir.
Popular for picture-taking, this picturesque coral beach features pebbly sand & unique boulders.
This diocesan shrine and parish serves Catholics in Olongapo, a highly urbanized city grouped with Zambales province though it governs itself. Olongapo grew up around a Spanish and later American naval station on Subic Bay, and the shrine is one …