Philippines Travel Guide

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GETTING THERE

Our trip to Tagaytay, south of the island of Luzon, begins in Puerto Princesa in Palawan.

From outside the hotel we took a tricycle Badjao Inn to the airport (12 P), where he boarded our flight to Manila after 80 P-rate pay. Leaves promptly at 10:00 and arrive at the terminal for domestic flights from Manila after an hour. The Puerto Princesa-Manila flight of Cebu Pacific had bought the day before, directly into the office with this company at the airport in Puerto Princesa, as it was impossible to purchase on their website due to technical problems and the Cebu Pacific office in the center of Puerto Princesa was closed because the weekend. It took P 1930 per person and pay cash, obtaining the best price. Read the rest of this entry »

This is the business and the glamor in Manila, with tall office buildings and luxury hotels and shopping and leisure. Any resemblance to the rest of the city is purely coincidental and that Makati City is the epitome of the modern Filipino. Read the rest of this entry »

Binondo, Quiapo and Santa Cruz. The sharp end of the visit going east on the street and then spring Customs River, close to the Pasig River to the bridge Jones. We crossed to get into the districts of Binondo and Santa Cruz, where the bustling Chinatown of Manila. On the street we Dasmariñas Plaza Santa Cruz, with European-style fountain in the center and the rebuilt church of Santa Cruz on one side. The huge rush of people, many of Chinese origin, and the chaos of vehicles reminds us that we are in an Asian city. Read the rest of this entry »

The district of Intramuros, located along the south bank of the Pasig River, was built by López de Legazpi in 1571, the beginning of the Spanish colonial period in the Philippines, and is therefore the oldest area of Manila. As its name suggests is a city surrounded by moats and high, thick walls, cobblestone streets, Spanish colonial buildings, churches, ramparts and drawbridges reminiscent of 300 years of Spanish occupation in Manila. Read the rest of this entry »

the Money

The official currency of the Philippines is the Philippine peso (PHP or P), although the U.S. dollar is also widely used. The euro may be changed without problems at banks and exchange houses, but may not be easy to change in small populations. There is little chance of paying with credit card (except perhaps in hotels, restaurants and shops of a certain level) and when there may not be very advantageous, since it is not unusual for a 6% charge for payment by card, so it is better to ask first. Read the rest of this entry »

If you’d like to see one of the best parks in the Philippines in Manila have one of the largest parks and is very close to Manila Bay. The park we are talking about it is the Rizal Park, a famous park in Manila where many tourists stroll and enjoy the views you can see from here, but it is also highly recommended a park for being in the heart of Manila and is very well enjoy this beautiful place.

It is also known as Luneta Park and is at least a place that you should not miss, especially to see the monument of Rizal, a very important figure for this country and the many tourists who come throughout the year. Here are the Knights of Rizal those who guard this monument so valuable, because it is really relevant to the Filipinos and thus guarding it as a monument of reference of this beautiful country.

It is therefore a valuable park and has great historical significance, so not to be missed. That is precisely what the tourists who come to Manila, do not miss this beautiful and important park as you are passing and it is wonderful to be able to spend a few minutes in this place with so much history, a place that is very close Manila Bay, which is one of the landmarks of Manila, one of the places recommended.

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In the Philippines are fortunate to have large cities so that all visitors enjoy during your vacation. Each of the cities are great to enjoy its beaches, its gastronomy, natural beauties, monuments and other things you can get to know during your stay in the Philippines. Usually tourists often travel to any of these cities and know well some islands, to enjoy much more of a place like the Philippines.

Some of the interesting cities to visit Philippines are Cebu, which is a classic among tourists, in addition to Manila, which are the two major ciudaades. However, there are other cities that are gradually raising awareness and tourists venture into them. It Quezon City, another point of reference for tourism in Philippines and other cities that you can sign so that it can meet along your journey through the Philippines, an interesting natural surroundings.

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If you want to know one of the best parks in Philippines in Manila have one of the largest parks and is very close to Manila Bay. The park we are talking about it is the Rizal Park, a famous park in Manila where many tourists walk around enjoying the sights you can see from here, but it is also highly recommended a park for being in the heart of Manila and is very good to enjoy this beautiful place.

It is also known as Luneta Park and is at least one place that should not be missed, especially to see the monument of Rizal, an important figure for this country and the many tourists who come throughout the year. Here are the Knights of Rizal who guard this monument so valuable, because it is really relevant to the Filipinos and therefore guard it as a reference the monuments of this beautiful country.

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As a writer at times tranquility is a treasure. As a writer, sometimes the peace is a treasure. It is a rare commodity When You yearn for That piece of inspiration. It is a rare commodity when you yearn for that piece of inspiration. It is for That Very Reason Why Anilao Beach Holds a special place in my heart. E ‘for this reason Anilao Beach holds a special place in my heart.

I can never forget the day When I first gazed across the azure waters of Anilao from the shores of the Calumpang Peninsula. I will never forget the day I looked through the blue waters of Anilao from the shores of the peninsula Calumpang.

The waving coconut palms and the caressing breeze not only serves as a welcoming beacon But Also as enchanting an antidote for the stressed mind and soul. The coconut palms waving in the breeze caresses and serve not only as a beacon welcoming, but also as a charming antidote to the mind and soul he stressed.

Despi the soothing and calming scenic view Which ITS Anilao Beach offer visitors, Anilao’s true beauty lies under the water. Despite having soothing and calming scenic Anilao Beach offers visitors the true beauty Anilao lies under water.

For many divers, Anilao is a popular destination. For many divers, Anilao is a popular destination. The clear blue water is bursting with marine life and coral gardens sprawling. The clear blue water full of marine life and coral garden.