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Baguio: Summer Capital of the Philippines

The pine-scented air and cool climate of Baguio have earned it the name “City of Pines,” Located in the north of the country, this mountain city has unusually cool temperatures, which makes it a popular place to visit in the Summer. 

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Baguio is accessible through narrow highland passes that lead to the city’s main thoroughfare Session Road. This main hub is called the Baguio Central Business District, and along its 1.7 km route, you will find many banks, shops, restaurants, bakeries, hotels, newsstands, and boutiques.

HOW TO GET HERE

  • The most economical way to travel to Baguio is by bus. Traveling from Manila takes 4-6 hours due to stops along the way, while a bus from nearby Clark airport takes 5 hours. Only private planes are allowed to land at Baguio’s Loakan Airport.

Bicol: Hot Spots

Located on the southern tip of the Philippine island of Luzon, Bicol’s most famous landmark is the Mayon Volcano, which is shaped almost like a perfect cone. 

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The local cuisine is known for its spiciness, while the local tourist attractions will amaze you with their mixture of beauty and excitement.

HOW TO GET HERE

  • There are two main airports in Bicol: Naga Airport (WNP) and Legazpi Airport (LGP). The Bicol International Airport is currently under construction in Daraga.

Dumaguete – Siquijor: Bucolic Seaside Charms

This university town of Dumaguete can be found in the Central Philippines, squeezed between the sea and the mountains of Negros Oriental. Dumaguete City offers a slow-paced lifestyle that can soothe any soul, earning it the nickname “City of Gentle People.”

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Close to Dumaguete is the island of Siquijor, a magical and mythical place that is enshrined in mystery. Spanish conquistadors called it “Fire Island,” due to the eerie, incandescent light provided by its firefly population.

Today, Siquijor welcomes travelers that are looking for a place to escape the fast pace of modern life.

HOW TO GET HERE

  • Dumaguete can be reached by air, land, and sea. There are daily flights to and from Cebu and Manila to Dumaguete City Airport and Seaport.
  • From Bohol or Siquijor you can catch a ferry to the seaport.

Bacolod – Iloilo – Guimaras: Central Philippine Islands Loop

Bacolod is the capital city of the province of Negros Occidental in the Philippines. It’s known as the “Land of Sweet People,” thanks to a culinary heritage that incorporates plenty of sweet, dessert treats.

It is also referred to as the “City of Smiles,” with a local language that is equal parts mellifluous, musical, and mesmerizing. The gentle residents are a mix of landowners and peasants that live and share hardship and luxuries as they work with the area’s agriculture.

Iloilo is located across a sea lane, is a re-energized regional socio-economic stronghold which successfully hosted the ASEAN summit, winning the Most Liveable Cities Design Challenge in 2014 organized by the USAID, World Wildlife Fund, Asia Society, and the Philippine Competitiveness Council.

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Guimaras is an island province that is known for two things. It has a monastery and an abundance of the sweetest and most luscious mangoes in the world.

HOW TO GET HERE

  • There are two airports that you can use to fly in: Silay – Bacolod City Airport and Iloilo City Airport.

Camiguin: Island of Fire

Camiguin may only be an island, but it has five towns, seven volcanoes, and an abundance of natural beauty like hot springs, waterfalls, lakes, white-sand beaches, dive sites, and lagoons.

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There are church ruins that hark back to a volcanic eruption several centuries ago, and there’s a cemetery that sank into the sea years ago, whose giant cross still sticks out among the waves.

HOW TO GET HERE

  • Camiguin Airport serves the general area of the province of Mambajao and is the only one in the province.

Sorsogon

Sorsogon is a province located at the southernmost tip of Luzon, with the third-largest population in the Bicol Region.

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This quiet province is a haven of biodiversity and adventure, filled with lush forests for hiking and exploring.

HOW TO GET HERE

  • Fly from Manila Airport (MNL) to Legaspi Airport. It’s a 4-hour flight, followed by a 1-hour bus ride to Sorsogon City.

Puerto Galera

Puerto Galera is one of the most beautiful and developed beach resort communities in the Philippines. Recognized by UNESCO as a Man and Biosphere Reserve, it’s famous for its white beaches, popular diving sites, and amazing marine life.

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You will find many resorts on the island that cater to every kind of budget.

HOW TO GET HERE

  • Take the bus from Manila to Batangas, which takes between 2 to 3 hours. You can also take the ferry boat from Batangas pier to Puerto Galera Ferry Terminal, which takes about 1 hour.

Bukidnon

Bukidnon is the third largest province in the Philippines and is located in the Northern Mindanao region.

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Its most famous landmark is Mount Capistrano, a 793-meter mountain that provides an amazing panoramic view of Central Mindanao.

HOW TO GET HERE

  • You can fly directly from Manila to Laguindingan Airport, which serves Cagayan de Oro and other nearby cities. The flight is approximately 90 minutes long. Plus a two-hour drive to Malaybalay City.

Cagayan De Oro

Serving as the capital of the province of Misamis Oriental, it’s got a reputation for its friendly locals, earning it the name “City of Golden Friendship.”

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Its most famous landmark is Mount Capistrano, a 793-meter mountain that provides an amazing panoramic view of Central Mindanao.

HOW TO GET HERE

  • You can fly directly from Manila to Laguindingan Airport, which serves Cagayan de Oro and other nearby cities. The flight is approximately 90 minutes long.

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