Philippines: Top Tourist Spots 2023!

Written By Ruchika Mandora Image Credits: Gettyimages

Cebu’s Beaches and Diving Spots

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Taal Volcano and Lake, Tagaytay

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Cloud 9, Siargao

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Kawasan Falls, Cebu

[{"selector":"#anim-76d44116-b7a1-46d9-8b19-e395f2af4581 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-62.53662086642366%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":13000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] Kawasan Falls in Cebu is perfect for jumping or swimming in cold flowing waters. It is a multi-layered waterfall in Badian famed for its turquoise waters. Image Credits: Gettyimages

Puerto Princesa Underground River, Palawan

[{"selector":"#anim-8f19a0a8-246c-4bb6-87de-ff68c0b087f9 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-68.3530874390186%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":10000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] Subterranean River National Park is the world's longest navigable underground river and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Image Credits: Gettyimages

Kayangan Lake, Coron, Palawan

[{"selector":"#anim-c4716884-c672-4a31-b044-aa21414f6c73 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-62.487948668820984%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":14000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] Kayangan Lake Coron tours show its lagoon, a lovely mix of blues and greens on a sunny day. Image Credits: Gettyimages

Chocolate Hills, Bohol

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Rizal Park, Manila

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White Beach, Boracay

[{"selector":"#anim-f2ffa563-c89c-4dec-84c6-08016d282a26 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(68.79695041737969%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":15000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] One of the nicest white sand beaches in the Philippines and the globe is Boracay's 4-kilometer White Beach. Image Credits: Gettyimages

Banaue Rice Terraces, Ifugao

[{"selector":"#anim-cc68b1fb-33e3-4839-9f2d-b1cbbf034a36 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(62.45727569436589%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":15000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] The Banaue Rice Terraces in Banaue of Ifugao were hand-chiseled 2,000 years ago and are one of the Philippines' most beautiful sites. Image Credits: Gettyimages