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.
Home to the country's longest fine-white-sand beach
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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