Iloilo
province and its city ranks as one of the country's foremost centers of
culture, industry and trade. A 45-minute flight from Manila, Iloilo has
stretches of breathtaking, unpolluted seaside communities and beach resorts.
Scuba diving, swimming and snorkeling can be done in perfection in the islands
of Guimaras and Sicogon as its underwater seascape are one of the most
undisturbed in the country. Other sports to be tried are windsurfing, yachting
or just plain beachcombing. Iloilo is also a place to see spectacular
structure as evident in the period churches and century-old houses. The Miag-ao
Fortress Church is a grand example of a medieval bastion church with
ornate floral designs on the facade.
It's
famous Dinagyang festival, a local mardi gras, held every January in
honor of the Infant Jesus is a major tourist attraction. Another event Iloilo
is known for is the Paraw Regatta which is participated in by local and
foreign sportsmen.
Iloilo
province and its city ranks as one of the country's foremost centers of
culture, industry and trade. A 45-minute flight from Manila, Iloilo has
stretches of breathtaking, unpolluted seaside communities and beach resorts.
Scuba diving, swimming and snorkeling can be done in perfection in the islands
of Guimaras and Sicogon as its underwater seascape are one of the most
undisturbed in the country. Other sports to be tried are windsurfing, yachting
or just plain beachcombing. Iloilo is also a place to see spectacular
structure as evident in the period churches and century-old houses. The Miag-ao
Fortress Church is a grand example of a medieval bastion church with
ornate floral designs on the facade.
It's
famous Dinagyang festival, a local mardi gras, held every January in
honor of the Infant Jesus is a major tourist attraction. Another event Iloilo
is known for is the Paraw Regatta which is participated in by local and
foreign sportsmen.