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Capital: Manila
National Language: Filipino / English
Population: 100,617,630
Currency: Peso (Php)
Motto: "For God, People, Nature and Country"
TOP TOURIST ATTRACTIONS
1. Boracay
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| Flickr/The Wandering Angel |
Boracay is a small island in Visayas Region, Philippines. Boracay offers very white sandy beaches to visitors. It is very famous for being one of the world's top destinations for relaxation. In fact, Boracay has been awarded many times for the best island in the world. The island is very popular to celebrities and the island is also has a very active nightlife.
2. Banaue Rice Terraces Ifugao
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| Flickr/Miguel Castaneda |
Banaue Rice Terraces is located in the mountains of Ifugao, Philippines. It was carved by the ancestors of the Batad Indigenous people 2000 years ago. The Rice Terraces has been described as the Eight Wonder of the World. But due to the modern equipment in the area, it is not listed in the World Heritage Site.
3. Chocolate Hills of Bohol
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| Flickr/Didier Baertschiger |
Chocolate Hills are a geological formation located in the Province of Bohol. Over 1260 hills are spread out as far as the eye can see. The Chocolate Hills are very famous tourist attraction of the country. It was declared in the UNESCO World Heritage Site.
4. Puerto Princesa Underground River
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| Wikimedia/Micah Noel Perpetua |
Puerto Princesa Underground River is located in the Saint Paul Mountain Range Puerto Princesa Palawan. It is a protected area of the Philippines. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and One of the New Seven Wonders of the World.
5. Puerto Galera
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Puerto Galera is a municipality in the Province of Oriental Mindoro Philippines. It is famous in good beaches and resort; and is very well known for its numerous scuba diving spots.
6. El nido Palawan
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| Flickr/Cedric Buffler |
El Nido is a municipality in the province of Palawan Philippines. It is the best Beach Island destination of the country. It is a magical place. From its ageless towering cliffs to its white sandy beaches and very clear water as crystal, it is like a paradise isalnd.
7. Mount Mayon
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| Wikipedia/Sir Mervs |
Mount Mayon is an active volcano located in the province of Albay Bicol, Philippines. It is one of the best attraction of the country. Very famous for its perfect cone shape. It was declared a national park and a protected landscape on July 20, 1938.
8. Tagaytay
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Tagaytay is one of the country's most popular tourist destinations because of its outstanding scenery and cooler climate provided by its high altitude. It is a city in the province of Cavite. Tagaytay overlooks Taal Lake in Batangas and provides one of the iconic views in the Philippines.
9. Baguio City
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| Flickr/Miguel Isidro Photography |
Baguio City is a highly urbanized city in the province of Benguet Northern Luzon. It is considered to be The Summer Capital City of the Philippines because it is the only cold city the Philippines has. Tourist locally and internationally visit here every year especially during summer.
10. Vigan City
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One of the oldest town in the Philippines. Vigan City is the capital of the province of Ilocos Sur. It is one of the few Hispanic towns left where its structures remained intact and is very well known for its cobblestone streets and unique architecture. The City declared in a World Heritage Site, became an entrepot of diffirent cultures.
