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4 Amazing Sites in the Philippines

  • Writer: Erin
    Erin
  • Aug 23, 2020
  • 1 min read

Updated: Aug 3

This country, consisting of more than 7,000 islands, has so much more to offer than just stunning beaches and scuba diving. When you are ready to take a break from swimming under the waves, I wanted to share with you some options for sightseeing.


A high-angle view captures the expansive, vibrant green Ifugao Rice Terraces in the Philippines, carved intricately into the mountainous landscape. The terraces appear lush and well-maintained, with some small buildings of a village visible amidst the greenery in the upper right.
Ifugao Rice Terraces

Ifugao Rice Terraces

In the Cordillera mountain range on Luzon Island, the Ifugao Rice Terraces were built more than 2,000 years ago. This UNESCO World Heritage Site shows how challenging it was for the Filipinos to grow rice. These rice terraces stand apart from others around the world because of the high altitude at which they exist.


A vibrant panoramic view captures the iconic Chocolate Hills in Bohol, Philippines, a landscape of numerous symmetrical, conical hills covered in green grass. The hills vary in size and are interspersed with patches of dense green trees. The sky above is a brilliant blue with scattered white clouds, and the distant horizon shows more rolling hills.
Chocolate Hills

The Chocolate Hills

These conical-shaped hills are abundant in Bohol. During the dry season when the grass turns brown they resemble Hershey Kisses. They were formed by coral deposits and made into a kiss shape by erosion from rainwater.


A dramatic low-angle shot features a large, dark brown wooden cross extending diagonally from the lower left to the upper right. It is set against a vibrant, light blue ceiling or dome adorned with historical murals. The murals depict various figures in period clothing, including European explorers and local inhabitants, with lush tropical foliage, possibly illustrating the arrival of Ferdinand Magellan in the Philippines. The colors of the murals are rich and earthy.
Magellan’s Cross

Magellan’s Cross

In Cebu, the same cross has been standing in the same spot since Ferdinand Magellan placed it there in 1521. It has now been encased in tindalo wood to protect it.


A Philippine tarsier with large, round, dark eyes and prominent ears clings to a slender tree branch. Its fur is light brown, and its long, thin fingers and toes grasp the bark. The background is a blurred lush green, indicating a natural, forested habitat.
Philippine Tarsier

Philippine Tarsier

This tiny primate is only 3-6 inches in height. Its eyes are fixed in their sockets. Luckily, their heads can swivel 180 degrees. There is a housing of them at the Philippine Tarsier and Wildlife Sanctuary in Loboc, giving tourists a chance to see these endangered animals.


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