Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park, Puerto Princesa

Lonely PlanetSep 17

10 Best Places to Visit in the Philippines

From island bliss to beach adventures to snorkeling and wreck diving, the Philippines offers incredible destinations for even the most voracious travelers.

UNESCO-listed natural wonder, traverses an underground river

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PalawanHotelLargest island of a many-island province, known for beaches
Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National ParkSightUNESCO-listed natural wonder, traverses an underground river
Port BartonNeighborhoodCoastal fishing village with access to snorkeling and turtles
San VicenteAirportHome to the country's longest fine-white-sand beach
Nagtabon Travel and ToursPlaceOffers private transfers and motorbike rentals
Elsewhere
Hidden BeachSightEl Nido, PhilippinesEnter an underwater crevice to discover this beach
Seven Commandos BeachSightEl Nido, PhilippinesLaze under the palm trees
Kayangan LakeSightCoron, PhilippinesGlide through cool waters
Malcapuya IslandSightCoron, PhilippinesBask on unspoiled shores
Mt TapyasSightCoron, PhilippinesClimb for sweeping panoramic views
Maquinit Hot SpringsSightCoron, PhilippinesImmerse your body in the hot springs
CulionNeighborhoodCoron, PhilippinesBoasts secluded beaches and preserved snorkeling sites
Kawil ToursPlaceCoron, PhilippinesOrganizes tours around Culion, Coron and Busuanga
Cordillera RegionNeighborhoodBanaue, PhilippinesNorthern Luzon destination for mountain treks and hikes
Blue Soil HillsSightSagada, PhilippinesHike the bizarrely bright hills
Batad rice terracesSightBanaue, PhilippinesAmphitheater-shaped, UNESCO-listed terraces
Mt PulagTrailBanaue, PhilippinesLoftiest peak in Luzon, offers sea of clouds views
Big LagoonSightEl Nido, Philippines
Small LagoonSightEl Nido, Philippines
Lumiang CaveTrailSagada, Philippines
Sumaging CaveSightSagada, Philippines

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