Top 5 Most Beautiful Places In The Philippines

"Its more fun in the Philippines" that's what Filipino says. There's a lot of beautiful cultures in the Philippines and the people there were great, and most of all there's a lot of places in out there. This article shows the top 5 most beautiful places in the Philippines.

1. The rice terrace fields of Banaue

The Banaue Rice Terraces (Filipino: Hagdan-hagdang Palayan ng Banawe) are 2,000-year-old terraces that were carved into the mountains of Ifugao in the Philippines by ancestors of the indigenous people. The Rice Terraces are commonly referred to as the "Eighth Wonder of the World". It is commonly thought that the terraces were built with minimal equipment, largely by hand. The terraces are located approximately 1500 metres (5000 ft) above sea level. They are fed by an ancient irrigation system from the rainforests above the terraces. It is said that if the steps were put end to end, it would encircle half the globe.

Locals to this day still plant rice and vegetables on the terraces, although more and more younger Ifugaos do not find farming appealing, often opting for the more lucrative hospitality industry generated by the terraces. The result is the gradual erosion of the characteristic "steps", which need constant reconstruction and care. In 2010, a further problem was drought, with the terraces drying up completely in March of that year.

Banaue Rice Terrace In The Philippines

2. Tinago Falls in Iligan City, Lanao Del Norte

Tinago Falls is a waterfall in Iligan City, Lanao del Norte in the southern Philippine island of Mindanao. It is one of the main tourist attractions in Iligan, a city known as the City of Majestic Waterfalls.

Tinago is a Filipino term meaning "hidden", the falls being hidden in a deep ravine. Trekking to the falls requires approximately 500 descending steps called the winding staircase.

The falls is high, its very cold waters cascading beautifully into a deep and calm basin-like pool which appears like a blue-colored lagoon. Under the falls is a small cave where people can enter and listen to the rumbling waters.

Tinago Falls in Iligan City, Lanao Del Norte

3. El Nido Palawan

El Nido in Palawan is not only one of the most beautiful places in the Philippines; it is one of the most beautiful places to visit in the world. If you enjoy island hopping to breath taking lagoons and white sandy beaches which you only imagined could be found in heaven, kayaking, snorkeling and diving; then El Nido is a place you can not miss. El Nido has 45 islands, over 100 white sandy beaches, there are 250 million year-old limestone and marble cliffs, 2645 hectares of mangrove, 888 different species of fish and 4 archaeological sites.

This has been one of the most favored destinations of Filipinos and after being exposed by National Geographic as one of the top travel destinations in the world in 2007, the rest of the world followed. You will find many Europeans on your excursions to the attractions with you.

Most of the forty five islands that make up El Nido have pockets and coves of fine white sand beaches, which are absolutely amazing for sunbathing and enjoying a picnic lunch on the beach. On your journey in this tropical paradise, you will see limestone caves which open up into lagoons and ancient caves with dripstone formations.

El Nido Palawan, Philippines

4. Sagada

As a travel destination, Sagada is a place that many people tend to visit after already going all the way to Banaue or Baguio, but the area in itself is a worthy travel destination and a place that many Filipinos have on their travel bucket list.

It is very different from the traditional Philippines travel destination which is typically an island setting with thick jungle on the inside, beautiful beaches on the outside and many small and exotic islands nearby for exploration.

Sagada has tall waterfalls, limestone cliffs and a massive cave system. Compared to Manila and many Philippine cities, the climate of Sagada is much cooler and more serene.

Sagada, Philippines

5. Basilica del Sto. Nino 

Cebu City as one of the larger cities in the Philippines can be said to be like Manila, but without the chaos. Sure, traffic can really congested, but not anywhere close to the insanity of Manila’s highways. While Cebu’s population is mostly Filipino (including those with Spanish and Chinese blood), there is a large contingent of Americans, Europeans and as of late, South Koreans.

The Cebuanos are known throughout the Philippines for their good manners, hospitality and easy going nature. Many foreigners have decided to call Cebu their home for this reason. With an international airport, modern business parks, new large shopping malls, a vast seaport and multiple universites – Cebu has become a very well planned first class municipality with great charm.

Not many know that Cebu was the Philippines first city. Rich with history, excellent food, culture and natural wonders, there are a plethora of things to do in Cebu. The Cebu province is so large that it would take several days to visit most of the great tourist spots and attractions.

Basilica del Sto. Nino – Considered to be the Philippines’ oldest Roman Catholic Church, founded in the 16th century, the Basilica del Sto. Nino is one of the most famous landmarks in Cebu.

Basilica Del Sto. Nino