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Smallville – Iloilo’s Nightlife Central

Marcos — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 00:30:24 +0000

Smallville Complex is a popular dining and nightlife destination in Iloilo where Ilonggos and visitors go to eat, drink, and spend a fun night out in the city. The term Smallville originally refers to the row of restaurants, bars, and clubs beside Iloilo Business Hotel but due to several expansions in the area, it now refers to the whole complex.

Low and Mid-rise buildings in Smallville Complex seen from Don Nonato Pison Ave., Mandurriao

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Valeria-Delgado Food Strip

Marcos — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 07:00:46 +0000

Valeria and Delgado Streets in Downtown Iloilo is a food and shopping haven in Downtown Iloilo City. A few mid-sized shopping centers are located in the area such as SM Delgado, Marymart Mall, Amigo Mall, and The Atrium. Aside from the restaurants inside the malls, there are also restaurant/coffee shop strips along Valeria St. called “La Sallette” and another in Delgado St. called “La Terraza,” where locals and visitors go to for delicious food or just to sip coffee and do people watching along the arcaded sidewalks.

Location Map of Valeria-Delgado Food and Shopping Strip
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Iloilo Riverside Boulevard

Marcos — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 04:26:24 +0000

The Iloilo Boulevard located along the Iloilo River is Iloilo City’s newest recreation destination. It is a great place to have a leisurely stroll, go biking, hang out with friends and family, or simply enjoy the great view of the Iloilo River during sunset.

The riverside promenade starts from Barbeque Park along Diversion Road (near Marina) and then passes through the Riverside Boardwalk and the salt beds in Brgy. Tabucan, Mandurriao. The stretch ends in Carpenter’s Bridge, which was recently closed to vehicular traffic and beautified with a cobble-stone laden road. The exhilarating experience is best capped with a meal at the humble Andes Patahan or Casual Dining at Messe Ristaurante near the bridge.

Location Map of Iloilo Boulevard

The Iloilo Boulevard is located in between Diversion Road Bridge and Carpenter’s Bridge in Brgy. Tabucan, Mandurriao.

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Iloilo Restaurants Guide

Marcos — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:45:59 +0000

Iloilo has a large number of restaurants serving a wide range of cuisines for any budget. Being a small City (land area wise), it is very possible to have a food tour of restaurants in Iloilo City and eat to your heart’s content. Iloilo is famous for its local cuisine. A visit to Iloilo will not be complete without trying its popular dishes like the La Paz Batchoy and the Pancit Molo. Iloilo’s fresh seafoods are also very popular among visitors.

The Avenue Food Strip in Smallville Complex

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Sinamay Dealer in Arevalo

Marcos — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:44:57 +0000

Sinamay Dealer is where jusi (banana fiber) and pina (pineapple fiber) cloths are loom-woven. Tourists can go visit Sinamay Dealer in Osmena St., Arevalo, to buy their sought after handmade textiles.

Lizares Mansion (Angelicum School)

Marcos — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:33:28 +0000

A wondrous sight to behold is the Lizares Mansion, now the Angelicum School, known as one of Iloilo’s most iconic heritage houses. The Lizares Mansion stands in testimony of Iloilo’s booming sugar industry during its heydey. Every year, the main building of Angelicum becomes the subject of amusement as thousands of Christmas lights adorn every inch of its facade further enhancing the charm of this magnificent edifice.

Location Map of Lizares Mansion (Angelicum School)

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Nelly Garden (Lopez Mansion)

Marcos — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:24:25 +0000

Nelly Garden, owned by the Lopez Clan, is one of the famous landmarks in Jaro, Iloilo City. Nelly’s Garden features a beautiful expansive landscaped lawn with a massive art deco style American-colonial heritage house as its backdrop.

Sanson y Montinola Antillian House

Marcos — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:09:11 +0000

Sanson y Montinola Antillian House located along E. Lopez St. is one of the most recognizable old heritages houses in Jaro District

Location Map of Sanson y Montinola Antillian House
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Magdalena Jalandoni Museum and Historical Shrine

Marcos — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:02:01 +0000

Contains collections of Magdalena Jalandoni’s works, the 1st Republic Cultural Heritage awardee in Literature in 1969.

Location Map of Magdalena Jalandoni Historical Shrine

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Iloilo Central Market

Marcos — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:38:38 +0000

The Iloilo Central Market is located in Downtown Iloilo City, bounded by Iznart – Guanco – Aldeguer – Rizal Streets. Its art deco style main entrance / portal is one of the protectedÂ heritage buildings of the Calle Real Heritage Zone. The Iloilo Central Market is a popular destination in Iloilo City for cheap wares, crafts, and fresh agricultural produce.

Location map of Iloilo Central Market

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