Iloilo River Esplanade, Iloilo

National GeographicJun 18, 2019

Three new Asian destinations for trendsetting travelers

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Peaceful and scenic path to walk along the water.

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Miagao ChurchSightCenturies-old church.
Nelly GardenSightFamous historic home.
Museo IloiloMuseumLearn about the indigenous culture of the area.
Iloilo River EsplanadeTrailPeaceful and scenic path to walk along the water.
Elsewhere
Mayon VolcanoSightBicol, PhilippinesReputed to have the most perfectly symmetrical cone in the world.
Kuliatan marine sanctuarySightSan Joaquin, PhilippinesSwim or snorkel.
balete treeSightLazi, Philippines400-year-old tree with a natural pool at the bottom.
Guiwanon Spring ParkSightSiquijor, PhilippinesMarvelous mangrove trees.
San Isidro Labrador Church and ConventSightLazi, PhilippinesNational Historical Landmark.
San Juan BeachSightSiquijor, Philippines
Siquijor BeachSightSiquijor, Philippines
Paliton BeachSightSiquijor, Philippines
Salagdoong BeachSightSiquijor, Philippines
Tulawog CaveSightSiquijor, Philippines
Sambulawan CaveSightSiquijor, Philippines
Cantabon CaveSightSiquijor, Philippines

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Iloilo River Esplanade

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Three new Asian destinations for trendsetting travelers