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National GeographicSep 24, 2026

Meet the Philippines' Islanders Reclaiming Their Heritage in the Visayas Islands

In the central Philippines, the Visayan Islands’ tropical beaches are a backdrop for deeply rooted communities who are working to preserve locals’ unique way of life — inviting visitors to share in ...

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  • National Museum Western VisayasMuseumcelebrates local culture in Iloilo
  • Elsewhere
  • Lanai by Fresh StartRestaurantBacolod, Philippinesorganic restaurant with hyper-local ingredients
  • Bacolod Central MarketMarketBacolod, Philippinessprawl of stalls under a corrugated iron roof
  • MasskaraRestaurantBacolod, Philippinescity's biggest festival with feather-framed masks
  • Gaston Ancestral HouseSightManapla, Philippinesintact home, living museum in Manapla
  • Tumandok Crafts IndustriesPlaceBacolod, Philippinesworkshop and store for local artisans
  • Purok BougainvilleaNeighborhoodSagay, Philippinescommunity tourism project by artist Nune Alvarado
  • Pinta BalayNeighborhoodSagay, Philippineshomes painted by artist Nune Alvarado
  • Kape AlbarakoRestaurantSagay, Philippinesbeachfront cafe with artist's signature colors
  • 7 HectaresPlaceEnrique B Magalona, Philippinessustainable aquaculture plot and farm
  • LaswaRestaurantBacolod, Philippinesearthy Western Visayan vegetable dish
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National GeographicJun 18, 2019

Three new Asian destinations for trendsetting travelers

For heart-pumping escapades, try downhill biking in Camarines Sur or water tubing down the challenging rapids of Malinao. The islands of Caramoan also offer rock climbing, bouldering, rappelling, ...

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