Iloilo City

A 3-day plan built from the See, Do and Eat listings in Wikivoyage's Iloilo City guide. The stops are in an order that keeps each day close together. Check the hours and prices before you go.

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Day 1

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Morning Jaro Metropolitan CathedralOne of the most significant religious sites in the Visayas. It houses the miraculous image of Nuestra Señora de la Candelaria (Our Lady of the Candles), the only Marian image in the Philippines crowned by a pope and Vatican decree, Pope John Paul II in 1981. Across the street stands the iconic…Directions —

Late morning Jaro BelfryOne of the few belfries in the country that stands apart from the church. It was constructed by the Spaniards to serve as a watchtower to monitor Muslim invasion from Mindanao. The colonial structure was ruined by an earthquake in 1948 and was restored decades later, in the mid-1990s. Hours: Open…Directions —

Lunch Patpat’s Kansi HouseKnown for its version of the Ilonggo dish kansi, a sour beef soup, in a casual setting inside an ancestral house. Hours: 9AM–8PM.Directions —

Afternoon Nelly GardenBuilt in 1928 by the Lopez family, this Beaux-Arts mansion is one of Iloilo’s most elegant heritage houses. The property features sprawling gardens, neoclassical architecture, and preserved interiors showcasing the lifestyle of Iloilo’s early 20th-century elite. The mansion is not entirely open to…Directions —

Day 2

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Morning Casa Real de IloiloThe building, formerly the seat of the provincial government of Iloilo, has undergone numerous renovations and additions since it became the seat of the civil government in 1901. It was used as a military garrison by Japanese Imperial Forces during World War II. The building also hosted the Vin…Directions —

Late morning Calle RealThe city’s historic street, lined with late 19th and early 20th-century neoclassical and art deco buildings. The street has been famous since the Spanish era and once served as the city's main shopping center for more than a century. Eusebio Villanueva Building, a neoclassical building built in…Directions —

Lunch Barrio InasalA local favorite offering juicy chicken inasal and other Filipino dishes like sisig and sinigang na pompano. Hours: 11AM–2PM & 5:30PM–10PM.Directions —

Afternoon Iloilo Customs HouseBuilt in 1916, it is a neoclassical structure designed by American architect Ralph Harrington Doane. It stands as the second largest and second oldest American-era customs house in the Philippines, following those in Manila and Cebu.Directions —

Day 3

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Morning San Jose ChurchFounded in 1607 by the Jesuits and later turned over to the Augustinians, it is considered the first church in Iloilo City. The church houses the replica of Santo Niño de Cebú, the patron saint of the Dinagyang Festival.Directions —

Late morning Molo ChurchBuilt in 1831, this Gothic-Renaissance church stands as one of the most iconic landmarks of Iloilo. Known as the “feminist church” for its 16 statues of female saints, Molo Church features twin spires, a coral-stone façade, and a magnificent altar. It was visited by Jose Rizal on his way to exile…Directions —

Lunch Ramboy's Lechonan and RestaurantFamous for its crispy lechon manok and a variety of Filipino comfort foods. Hours: 9AM–9:30PM.Directions —

Afternoon Molo MansionA neoclassical-art deco heritage mansion built in 1926 by Doña Petra Lacson, a matron of the Lacson clan, and Estanislao Yulo Yusay, a prominent lawyer and judge from Molo. The property has been restored and is now owned by the SM Group, housing several cafés, restaurants, and souvenir shops,…Directions —

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