What to do in Iloilo Province

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Iloilo Province is filled with many natural and cultural spots worth exploring. Picturesque beaches are scattered across the seafood rich waters of Northern Iloilo where the islands of Gigantes and Sicogon in Carles, Concepcion, and Ajuy beckon. Head over to the Southern Iloilo to find well-preserved marine sanctuaries and heritage sites in San Joaquin and Miagao and peaceful grey sand beach havens in Guimbal, Tigbauan, and Oton. For nature lovers, there are many refreshing waterfalls, hiking trails, and highland areas in Central Iloilo just waiting to be discovered. You can find these cool spots in Bucari, Leon, Igbaras, Janiuay, Calinog, and Lambunao.

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Iloilo’s 13 Best Beaches and Island Destinations

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Iloilo is blessed with many beautiful islands and beaches from its northern to southern coast. Start exploring with 13 of the best island destinations in Iloilo.

12 Best Things to Do and Tourist Spots in Iloilo

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What to do and where to go in Iloilo? Start exploring with 12 of the best things to do and tourist spots in Iloilo.

11 Best Things to Do in Gigantes

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What to do and where to go in Gigantes? Start exploring with our list of Gigantes’ best things to do, tourist spots, and attractions.

Concepcion Islands and Beaches

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The town of Concepcion is blessed with one of the most scenic seascapes in the whole Province of Iloilo. Forming a safe natural harbor for Concepcion Bay are 16 islands connected by azure waters and rich marine life. The islands of Concepcion are highl

57 Things To Do in Iloilo Province

Miag-ao Church

Miagao, Southern Iloilo

Filipino-Baroque Fortress Church; UNESCO World Heritage Site

Sicogon Island

Carles, Northern Iloilo

White Sand Beaches and Sparkling Turquoise Waters

Cabugao Gamay Island

Gigantes, Northern Iloilo

Most Photographed Island in Gigantes

Pawikan Cave

Gigantes, Northern Iloilo

Spacious caverns well lit by natural atriums

Antonia Beach

Gigantes Sur, Northern Iloilo

White Sand Beach with Two Sides Facing the Sea

Pan de Azucar & Mount Manaphag

Concepcion, Northern Iloilo

Northern Iloilo's Iconic Island Mountain

Agho Island

Concepcion, Northern Iloilo

Fine White Sands and Coral Gardens

Balasan Bibinka

You could probably get a taste of Balasan’s bibinka during Jaro district’s annual fiesta but there’s no place else that you can get them as delicious as the one’s sold in the Balasan, a town at the notheastern part of Iloilo. Where to Buy Balasan Bibin

Garin Farm

Garin Farm is a one-stop shop for farmers, investors and agricultural enthusiasts. It is a demonstration farm showcasing viable agricultural livelihood plant and animal culture with their corresponding product processing and zero waste management progr

UPV Miagao Campus

An eight minute tricycle ride from the poblacion, lies on a sprawling 1,200 hectares of gently sloping hills. This is the only UP College of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences with a focus on aquaculture, fish processing, natural products development, and po

Taytay Boni

Taytay Boni is a Spanish-era arch bridge in located along the highway before the town proper (if you’re coming from Iloilo City). It is regarded as one of the surviving historical landmarks of Miagao. How to Get to Taytay Boni You can catch a jeep goin

Nadsadjan Falls

Nadsadjan Falls is a famous tourist destination in Igbaras. Its cool and fresh Prussians blue waters attracts foreign and local tourists every year. The Nadsadjan Falls measures 100 feet in height, spewing water on a giant cauldron-like natural swimmin

Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center (SEAFDEC)

Tigbauan hosts one of SEAFDEC’s Aquaculture Development facility. The 40-hectare complex includes various research laboratories, hatcheries, and broodstock tanks. Visitors can go see FishWorld, a museum-aquarium-visitor center dedicated to science and

Guimbal Church

Guimbal, Southern Iloilo

One of the Oldest Heritage Churches in Iloilo

San Joaquin Cemetery

San Joaquin, Northern Iloilo

Iloilo's Finest Heritage Cemetery

Tinagong Dagat

A three-hectare lake, located at the plateau on top of the mountain of Cabatangan, about 80 meters deep is an aquatic haven for its freshwater Tinagong Dagateel, carp and tilapia. Nestled at the foot of Mount Apog-Apog from the Iloilo-Antique border, T

Pototan Plaza

An expansive plaza graced by an obelisk, a lagoon, a gazeebo, a historical marker, a skating rink, stately mahogay and Indian trees, and well maintained greens with the imposing Pototan Astodome to crown its prominence as the most beautiful plaza in Il

Isla de Gigantes Sur

Gigantes, Northern Iloilo

Captivating Rock Formations and White Sand Beaches

Tangke Salt Water Lagoon

Gigantes Sur, Carles

Hidden Lagoon Surrounded by Rock Cliffs

Bulabog Putian National Park

Bulabog Puti-an National Park is a protected rain forest area known for being a living museum of flora and fauna. Hundreds of local and foreign tourists visit the 847 eco-tourism park to immerse in the area’s natural attractions such as its various for

Mount Napulak

Igbaras, Southern Iloilo

The Nipple Mountain

San Joaquin Church

San Joaquin, Southern Iloilo

The Militaristic Heritage Church

Santa Barbara Church and Convent

Santa Barbara, Metro Iloilo

Historic Heritage Church near Iloilo Airport

Igbaras Church Ruins

The glorious old Church of Igbaras lie in ruins beside the town’s new church. Built in 1878, the old limestone church of Igbaras used to have a big convent and was one of the longest church structures in Iloilo. Unfortunately, both structures were heav

Alimodian Church

The Alimodian Church was first constructed in 1787 by Fr. Florencio Martin. The structure became famous because of its artistic belfry, which used to be one of the tallest among churches in Iloilo and Negros. Although the belfry had survived three eart

Santa Barbara Dam

The first gravity irrigation dam in Iloilo was built in Santa Barbara in 1921 during the Commonwealth period. The Santa Barbara Dam is located in Brgy. Tungay approximately 2 – 3 kilometers or a 15 – 20 minute tricycle ride from the town plaza. The San

Tigbauan’s Saludan Festival

The culture of the town of Tigbauan reflects a society with diverse influences and traditions. And to express this cultural richness, Saludan a cultural festivity was organized to showcase the town’s distinct traditional activity in a celebration of da

Janiuay Cemetery

Inaugurated in 1884, Janiuay cemetery was hailed as the most artistic cemetery in the Philippines. In fact, it was once featured in the National Geographic Magazine. Three grand staircases lead to the cemetery built on high ground and supported by a re

Malumpatan in Pan de Azucar Island

Malumpatan is a small beach found in the coast of Pan de Azucar Island. It is overlain with a pebbled shore and surrounded by interesting rock formations. Cliffs in Malumpatan A cove-like cliff serves as an interesting backdrop for Malumpatan. A kind o

Tampisaw Festival

Tampisaw, a Hiligaynon term that means “to frolic” or “playfully wade in the water” is Concepcion’s way of Celebrating Earth Day. The festival is held in Pan de Azucar Island on the fourth week of April. Known for having the most beautiful seascape in

Dueñas Church

Dueñas, Central Iloilo

Heritage Baroque Church

Moroboro Irrigation Dam

The Moroboro irrigation dam was constructed in 1955. It serves two main channels in which diversion of water from the Jala-ur River is controlled in the central part by thirteen gates. The Moroboro Dam provides irrigation to 11,000 farmers, 14,000 hect