10 tourist attractions in Philippines you should visit in 2023

Even though the number of foreign tourists is still less than Thailand and Vietnam, but seeing the variety of attractive tourist attractions in Philippines, this country can be an alternative for those of you who want to vacation abroad.

Here we present the best tourist attractions in Philippines that you must be visited in 2023.

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Intramuros is the most historic city in Philippines. The city is located in Manila and was built in 1571 during the Spanish colonial era. Which means this city is more than 400 years old.

In this place, visitors can see historical buildings ranging from Fort Santiago, the Manila Cathedral, the Casa Manila museum to the San Agustin Church museum which has historical works of art.

Chocolate Hills is the most popular tourist spot in Philippines according to many tourists. Here, you can see the hills which are neat and beautiful. There are counted more than 1,260 hills here.

If you want to visit unique tourist spots that are rarely found in other places, Chocolate Hills can be an option. Why is it unique?

Because as far as the eye can see, you will be spoiled with mounds of hills covered with green grass.

In addition, another uniqueness is that when the season changes the color of the hills will turn yellow and brown. Are you interested in coming to Chocolate Hills Philippines?

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Banaue or Cordilleras can be options for those of you who want to enjoy natural tourist destinations in Philippines.

This spot which is located at an altitude of 1,500 meters above sea level in the Ifugao region with a unique form of rice terraces that are made manually without the help of any modern tools.

With its unique history and cultural wealth, UNESCO has named the Banaue Rice Terraces as one of the world heritage sites that must be preserved its authenticity.

In this place, you can enjoy beautiful natural scenery and cool mountain air.

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As a country surrounded by oceans, the potential for coastal and underwater tourism in Philippines cannot be doubted. El Nido can be an option if you want to enjoy the beauty of the beach and the soothing sound of the waves.

El Nido is located on Pelawan Island, this place offers a lot of beauty such as a group of coral islands which at a glance is similar to Raja Ampat, Indonesia.

Although still less popular than Boracay, El Nido offers a different holiday sensation.

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The next must-visit tourist spot in Philippines is Mines View Park. In this place you can see the best views that spoil the eye because it is located on the top of a hill.

If you want to come here, you have to travel overland about 15 minutes from Baguio City.

The best time to visit Mines View Park is in the morning, because the morning dew will make the mountain view more beautiful.

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For those of you who want to enjoy family tourism in Philippines with your children and wife, try visiting Manila Ocean Park.

With an area of more than 8,000 square meters, there are many interesting rides that you can try.

Like seeing the underwater beauty in a giant tunnel aquarium. In addition, at Manila Ocean Park visitors can also watch a group of cute penguins and enjoy Filipino specialties at food stalls available around the location.

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It would be incomplete to visit Philippines if you haven't visited the Puerto Princesa underground river. Different from other place, here visitors will explore the river which is in the cave along 8.2 km.

Because it is near the ocean, you can also see the view of the blue sea which is refreshing to the eye.

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With a height of approximately 98 meters, Maria Cristina Falls looks so beautiful and charming. This tourist attraction is located on the island of Mindanao, a second largest island in Philippines where the majority of the population is Muslim.

To get here, visitors must depart from Manila to Cagayan de Oro. After that, you can travel overland by bus for approximately 2 hours.

Although it is quite far from the city center, but Maria Cristina Falls is very much worth visiting.

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Just like Banaue Rice Terrace, Tubbataha Reefs has also been named a world heritage site by UNESCO. With an area of more than 97 thousand hectares, this place is inhabited by various types of flora and fauna.

Not only that, Tubbataha Reef has underwater beauty and coral reefs that can amaze anyone who sees it. Because of this, in 2018 the tourist attractions in Philippines were chosen as the seven wonders of the world.

Once satisfied visiting tourist attractions, it is time to hunt for traditional Filipino souvenirs. One of the must-visit souvenir centers is the Baguio City Market which is located in Magsaysay, Baguio City.

Here you can get handicrafts in the form of wickerwork and items that cannot be found in your home country.

Because the place is not far from Mines View Park, Baguio Market can be a place to hunt for souvenirs for loved ones at home.

Apart from the list above, you might be able to visit Rizal Park, Kayangan Lake, Secret Lagoon, Helicopter Island, Hundred Islands National Park, to Malapascua Island, each of which has its own beauty and uniqueness.

Have you decided where you want to go? With so many tourist attractions in Philippines that are attractive and beautiful, you shouldn't hesitate to decide.

If you need advice, Chocolate Hills can be your main destination while on vacation in Philippines.