Philippines Travel Guide

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 In the Philippines we had no problem with it and not even feeling of insecurity, but we know of some bad experiences travelers about burglaries, especially in Manila. For this we should take the usual precautions and use common sense, especially in large cities (like Manila or Cebu), uncrowded areas or, conversely, areas with large crowds or tourist areas.

On the other hand there are areas of the country that are best avoided because of guerrilla or terrorist activities, such as the southern region of Mindanao, the island of Basilan, south of Mindanao, Sulu archipelago or even further south. Have also been some indiscriminate terrorist attacks perpetrated against the civilian population in cities like Manila (in the commercial area of Makati, for instance), but as we know it today is something that can happen anywhere in the world.

As we believe Qatar is a fairly safe, although the overall safety course anywhere there and here should be cautious.

Sabang is a tiny, remote fishing village with a very very basic tourist infrastructure. It is known for its proximity to the underground river of Puerto Princesa, but the real attraction of this place is its location and isolation, with beautiful beaches dominated by high cliffs and mountains covered with jungle, besides the great tranquility here. Most visitors arrive here in the underground river trip one day round trip from Puerto Princesa. But we recommend spending the night at least one day in this beautiful and quiet place, because if time permits, there are other interesting activities to do besides visit the underground river. Read the rest of this entry »

One of the most heavenly places that we are in the Philippines is just north of Palawan. This is the Coron island, perhaps not well known by tourists, but it is a wonderful island, the most consistent so intense blue lagoons, a true natural wonder, ideal for walking through them and enjoy a beautiful and unforgettable travel, which of course it seems like a dream, but is totally real.

In Coron Island we found crystal clear lagoons. This place is ideal for walks by them, but also to enjoy the beautiful scenery that we see, snorkel and explore the seabed. The important thing is to enjoy everything you can to protect the environment. Tourists who come here, run out of words to describe such beauty, because this place is a marvel unmatched. This color so characteristic of water makes a beautiful place to enjoy paradise.

These lakes are part of one of the most beautiful in the world, ideal for diving, enjoy and admire them quietly. It is possibly one of the most desirable destinations in the Philippines, as viewed by tourists, is a paradise on earth, both for its beauty and tranquility. If you have occasion to visit the Philippines, you should not pass up this place for granted, because I love it.

One way to travel between the islands of the Philippines and some cities, is by ferry, which is a classic means of transport by sea, ideal for tourists to travel from one island to another and also to enjoy the beautiful surrounding landscape, which is another of the many charms that offers the Philippines. It is therefore a means of transport rather interesting to consider, so it will be much easier to enjoy various Philippine islands and enjoy all its charms.

The ferry is a widely used means of transport in the Philippines and besides being great for travel between islands is a rather generally safe and inexpensive, which is another fact to keep in mind before boarding a ferry. Surely the experience of traveling by ferry and will be worth it pleases you know the great landscapes of the Philippines, enjoy different islands and others. It is a means of transportation to enjoy everything around us and to simply know a little better Philippines.

If you have to travel between islands, you had better take a ferry to get to know other places, while flights within the Philippines will have to travel between cities, being a good option for tourists who are not very fond of the ferry or prefer to fly Instead of traveling by

Danjugan Island is a marine reserve and a sanctuary of marine life that will never leave us indifferent.

Conservation in the Philippines is almost always an uphill climb against him because we often meet with obstacles of local politicians and chief executives. Though still plagued by many problems, the island shows how conservation should be done in this country when, in microcosm, a little gem in the Sulu Sea which is saved for the enjoyment of future generations.

Located in the Sulu Sea, 3 km west of Negros Occidental, Danjugan the island (1.5 km per 0.5 km) rises steeply to 80 meters and is covered with tropical rainforest – home to a pair of nesting sea eagles, rare birds, huge coconut crabs, fruit bats, as well as many species of insects and other animals struggling to survive. Read the rest of this entry »

Corregidor is an island in the Bay of Manila Bay, Philippines. It lies about 48 km from the city of Manila. Corregidor served as a strategic naval and military position in the defense of the Philippine capital of Manila. This island has an area of 9 km2, is approximately 6 km and 2.5 km wide. Originally Corregidor functioned as a fortress and prison. In 1904 he began to occur on the island fortress system designed solely for defense against naval attack.

During the Battle of the Philippines, almost all military buildings were badly damaged. On the west side of the island of Corregidor is a monument built to honor all Filipino and American soldiers who died during the Battle of the Philippines (1941-1942). Other important sights of this island is Manila Corregidor arsenal underground tunnels and hospitals, a lighthouse built in 1836 by the Spanish and the Japanese Peace Garden with Buddha statues and temples. Today is because of the wealth of history Corregidor important historical site. Among the major tourist areas in the Philippines. Read the rest of this entry »

Mindoro is a tropical island archipelago of the Philippines. Located between the islands of Luzon, the Philippines, and Palawan, Philippines. It is one of the closest island to the city of Manila. Mindoro Island offers a number up from sports activities, diving out of tourism. The beach and the water is clear and intact nature. On the island of Mindoro is very popular in Puerta Galera white sandy beaches. Number of small coral islands, waterfalls, natural parks and famous for the rice terraces.

Tropical island of Mindoro is one of the best diving in the world. There were only 488 species of coral. Water is abundant on the occurrence of marine organisms. Mindoro is one of the popular tourist site. The big advantage is the official language in England.
In the city in May pointed to a number of tourist attractions such as Taal Lake about 89 kilometers, about 115 km of Mount Banahaw, Calatagan km about 70, about 73 km Laiya

Palawan Islands is paradise on earth to touch nature. The largest island in the provinces of Palawan, the Philippines is surrounded by about 2,000 other mostly uninhabited islets. Palawan island is mountainous with large vegetation from tropical forests. Located in the north of the island’s largest city, Puerto Princesa and El Nido. Filled Palawan island dates back to prehistory. Found in the cave complex called ‘fixed human tabonskému. Surrounding Palawan Tubbataha reef, which is recorded from 1999 to the UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Palawan island attracts untouched nature, wildlife, especially the popular but the beaches, many tourists. Palawan has been promulgated in 2007 National Geographic Traveler magazine as the best island tourist destination in Southeast Asia and the 13th best island in the world, extraordinary beautiful natural seascapes and landscapes.
In the city in May pointed to a number of tourist attractions, such as the Kinabalu National Park about 434 km, Tunku Abdul Rahman National Park, about 469 km, Turtle Island State Park about 375 km, Boracay White Beach about 471 km, Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddin Mosque about 642 km , Mindoro about 491 km, El Nido km about 214, about 572 km of Lake Taal

Padre Burgos is a place that findeth to Southern Leyte to Philippine angle. Padre Burgos is considered against a front dive from work to the Philippines. At this point of time is the population of these local efforts to highlight here is the marine reserve was created. This effort has against a single target, and this protects the Air Padre Burgos before the raid to the fishermen who use dynamite Hunting Fish. I’m on top of this LOV it here is almost intact reefs and unique Cliffs is a great event This is a place primarily of fish species.

Largest between the experience here can experience is certainly that shark diving or whale shark Swim sem While nepřiplouvá in such numbers as to be known Donsol town, but I’m somehow not too rare to see him here. To the people who were Neptune is here some šnorchlovacích site.
In the city in May pointed to a number of tourist attractions, like the White Iceland about 91 kilometers, about 99 km Camiguin Iceland, about 98 km Katibawasan Falls

Boracay Island is one of the best in the entire Philippine archipelago. And it was declared the most beautiful island in the world. Boracay Island is a tropical island located only about 315 kilometers (200 miles) south of Manila and two kilometers from the northwest tip of the island of Panay in Western Visayas Region of the Philippines. Boracay is part of the municipality of Malay in Aklan province, which is located in Panay, one of a group of islands that represent the center of the Philippine archipelago.

Boracay has two main tourist beaches, White Beach and Bulabog Beach, located on the opposite side of the island marine center contract. White Beach faces westwards is the main tourist beach, is about to kilometers long and is lined with resorts, hotels, lodging houses, restaurants and tourism related businesses. Bulabog Beach, across the island from White Beach, Boracay is a secondary tourism beach and the main windsurfing and kitebording region. Boracay is the best destination for all individuals. Boracay has a very breath-take recreational activities such as Scuba Diving, Snorkeling, Wind Surfing, Kite Boarding and Beach relaxation.
In the city in May pointed to a number of tourist attractions, such as Boracay White Beach about 2 km