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Best Tourist Places to Visit in Butuan, Philippines, Asia

Best Tourist Places to Visit in Butuan, Philippines, Asia

Butuan is a developed city in Caraga in Philippines, about 1150 kms southeast of Manila. Butuan is one of the educational hubs of Philippines houses two top universities namely the Father Saturnino Urios University and Caraga State University and the prominent colleges include Agusan College, Butuan Doctors’ College and St. Joseph Institute of Technology.

Geography of Butuan:

Butuan is placed at the northeastern part of Agusan Valley between 8°56′57″ N latitude and 125°32′37″ E longitude. It spans over an area of 817.28 sq. km.

Butuan shares its borders with Agusan Del Norte in the north, west and south, Agusan Del Sur in the east and Butuan Bay in the northwest.

Etymology and history of Butuan:

It is believed that, the name Butuan is derived from the sour fruit, batuan. Other theory states that, Butuan name originated from the earlier ruler of Butuan ‘Datu Buntuan’.

Butuan was formed as a town in the year 1902 and as a city on August 2, 1950. Until 2000, Butuan was the capital of Agusan Del Norte province.

Connectivity to Butuan:

Butuan is served by Bancasi Airport Terminal situated at a distance of 7 kms.

Tourists can reach Butuan by boats from Nasipit port in Agusan Del Norte.

Butuan is also reachable by bus, hired van, or private vehicle. From Davao City, Cagayan de Oro Cit and Surigao City are three best ways to reach Butuan. Bachelor Express and Surigao Liner are the local bus operators.

Taxis, multi cabs and motorized tricycles are good for local travel and to reach tourists spots.

Things to do in Butuan:

Tourists can enjoy mountain hiking and visit historical sites and museums and shopping malls.

Culture, Food and Shopping in Butuan:

Kahimunan Festival is organized every third Sunday of January and Abayan Festival is celebrated on every last Sunday of July.

Adlaw Hong Butuan charter day includes motorcade, palagsing festival and thanksgiving mass. Balangay Festival is other grandly celebrated festival on May month and Butuan also arranges summer league basketball championship games.

The shopping centres in Butuan are:

Robinsons Place Butuan
Asialink Central Mall
Gaisano Butuan
SM Savemore Market
Samping Avenue
SM City Butuan

RIBBS is the major food centre in Butuan.

Places to see in Butuan:

Balangay Shrine Museum:

Balangay Shrine Museum is located 5 kms away from Butuan. 1688 years old graveyard is the major watchable site at Balangay Shrine Museum.

Butuan Regional Museum:

Butuan Regional Museum is a historical museum contains materials and artifacts of history and culture. Archaeological Hall and Ethnological Hall are two exhibit galleries which display stone crafts, woodcrafts, potteries, goldsmith, metal crafts and burial coffins.

Bood Promontory 1st Easter Mass Eco Park:

Bood Promontory 1st Easter Mass Eco Park contains colonial nursery and Tree Park, archaeological treasures and fishponds.

Banza Church Ruins:

Banza Church was constructed by the Recollect Friars in the year 1625. Presently the ruins of the church, bell tower and banyan tress are visible.

Other tourist attractions near Butuan include:

Mount Mayapay
Agusan River
Nipa Wine Distillery
Magellan’s Landing Site
National Museum Branch
Delta Discovery Park

Best time to visit Butuan:

January is the ideal month to visit Butuan when Kahimunan Festival is organized in Butuan annually.

Accommodation Options in Butuan:

Air-conditioning system, cold shower, cable television, refrigerator, private toilet with hot and mini bar, electric kettle, dining utensils, and dining table and Free Wi-Fi are very common facilities available in the star hotels of Butuan. The best hotels in Butuan are:

Caraga Hotel
Almont Inland Hotel
Gloreto Guest House
Wayfarer Pension House & Dormitory
Balanghai Hotel and Convention Center
Dotties Place
1 Windsoar Hotel
Karaga Hotel
Goat 2 Geder Hotel
VCDU Prince Hotel & Convention Center
Royal Plaza
Embassy Hotel
HCCB Hotel

Boracay Tourist Places to Visit in Boracay, Philippines, Asia

Boracay Tourist Places to Visit in Boracay, Philippines, Asia

Boracay is an island in Western Visayas region of the Philippines located about 320 kms south of Manila, the capital of Philippines. Boracay comes under Aklan province along with three other municipalities Malay Manoc-Manoc, Balabag, and Yapak.

Boracay is governed by Aklan province government and Philippine Tourism Authority. Boracay was awarded by international travel magazine Travel + Leisure in the year 2012 as the best island in the world and also received many awards from several travel publications and agencies.

Geography of Boracay:

Boracay is situated between latitude 11°58′10″ in the north and longitude 121°55′38″ in the east and covers an area of 10.32 sq. km.

Etymology and History of Boracay:

There are several theories about the origin of the name Boracay. One theory states that, Boracay got its name from the local word ‘borac’ which means ‘white cotton’. Another theory states that the name Boracay is derived from two local language words ‘bora’ means ‘bubbles’ and ‘bocay’ means ‘white’. According to history, Ati tribes were the first settlers of Boracay.

Connectivity to Boracay:

Caticlan Airport and Kalibo International Airport are two airports near Boracay served by Philippine Airlines, Cebu Pacific, Zest Air, Air Philippines, and Seair.

Strong Republic Nautical Highway is the major highway that passes through Boracay connects it with Manila and other major cities of Philippines.

Boracay is accessible with several general and luxury buses and motor-tricycles, mountain bikes, quadbikes and motorbikes are other modes of transportations.

Things to do in Boracay:

Scuba diving
Kiteboarding
Skimboarding

Culture, Food and Shopping in Boracay:

The natives of Boracay celebrate Ati-Atihan Festival on every January. Visayan language is very generally spoken language in Boracay and Filipino, Aklanon and English are also common.

The shops like Shell Jewelry and Paulo Collection Body Wear have ability to fulfill the cloth and jewelry requirements of tourists. Boracay hosts 8 ATMs all around the city.

The best food corners in Boracay are as follows:

Arwana Coffee Shop
A1 Boracay
A Loja Delicatessen
Bamboo Lounge
Blue Mango
Blue Jade Cafe

Places to see near Boracay:

Baling Hai Beach:

Baling Hai Beach is located in the vicinity of Diniwid Beach, tourist can swim, snorkel and dining here. It is well surrounded by numerous restaurants and resorts.

White Beach:

White Beach is a worth visit tourists site in Boracay. Station 1, Station 2 and Station 3 are 3 sections of this beautiful beach. Willy’s Rock at White Beach is must see.

Puka Beach:

Puka Beach is a best weekend picnic spot in Boracay. Once visited tourists surely again visits this beach for its marvelous stunning natural beauty.

Bulabog Beach:

Bulabog Beach is best suited for high jumps and crazy tricks activities.

The Bat Cave:

The Bat Cave is located near Punta Bunga Beach and in proximity with crystal cave. The entrance fee to visit both caves is ₱50.

Best time to visit Boracay:

From November to May is the ideal time to visit Boracay.

Accommodation Options near Boracay:

The facilities available in the luxury hotels of Boracay include clubhouse, golf course on site, restaurant, swimming pool, room service, spa, parking, full service health spa and complimentary area shuttle. The prominent hotels and resorts in Boracay are as follows:

Dave’s Straw Hat Inn
Austrian Pension House
Little Corner of Italy
Orchids Resort
Villa Romero Boracay
Trafalgar Cottages
Blue Lagoon
Alta Vista De Boracay
Swiper’s Inn
Villa Sunset Resort
Boracay Cottage Island Resort
Sundown Resort Boracay
Artista Boracay Resort
Baling Hai Beach Resort
Blue Coral Resort Boracay

Tourist Places to Visit in Batangas, Philippines, Asia

Tourist Places to Visit in Batangas, Philippines, Asia

Batangas is the capital city of Batangas province in CALABARZON region of Philippines, about 100 kms south of national capital Manila. It is considered as one of the fastest developing cities in Philippines and referred as the “Industrial Port City of CALABARZON”.

Batangas is rapidly developing in the sectors like trade, finance, education and medical services and houses one of the biggest oil refineries in Philippines ‘Pilipinas Shell’. Batangas is well known for its 3 top universities include Batangas State University, Lyceum of the Philippines University and University of Batangas. Also Batangas is home to the 2^nd largest international seaport of Philippines.

Geography of Batangas:

Batangas is located at the coordinates of 13°45′ N 121°03′ E and an elevation of 10 meters. It is spread over an area of 282.96 sq. km.

Batangas province is bounded by Cavite and Laguna provinces in the north, Quezon on the east, Oriental Mindoro province in the south and South China Sea towards west.

History of Batangas:

Batangas was earlier called by different names like Kumintang, Patay and Kuming. The name of Batangas derives from the greater presence of huge logs (batang).

Batangas was founded on December 8, 1581 and formed as a city on July 23, 1969.

How to reach Batangas?

The nearest airport to Batangas is Ninoy Aquino International Airport in Manila located at a distance of 100 kms.

There are plenty of general and air conditioned buses plying between Manila and Batangas operated by the ALPS The Bus Inc, BLTB and JAM transit at regular intervals.

Rented jeepneys and tricycles are very useful to go to different places of Batangas province. Php 7.00 is fare for jeepneys.

Jam Bus Station and Supreme Bus Terminal are the two most important bus terminals in Batangas city.

Culture, Food and Shopping in Batangas:

Tagalog is the most commonly spoken language in Batangas and other languages include English, Spanish and Visayan. Batangas is the home town of many renowned poets and singers. The museums that located in the city of Batangas embarrass the historical objects of Batangas.

The buyable products at Batangas include The Barong Tagalog, Balisong knife, Peanut Brittle, Macapuno, Saplot Batangenyo and Batangas novelty shirts.

Tapang Taal, Tawilis, Adobo sa Dilaw and Maliputo are the special dishes in Batangas and the food corners include Taal Bayview Bistro and A & M Restaurant.

Places to see near Batangas:

Batangas Port:

Batangas Port is one of the major landmark and tourists favor spot in Batangas. It is visited by thousands of both local and foreign tourists annually.

San Juan Nepomuceno Church:

San Juan Nepomuceno Church is located in San Juan of Batangas.

Apolinario Mabini Shrine:

Apolinario Mabini Shrine is worship centre as well a major landmark in Tanauan.

Miguel Malvar Hospital:

Miguel Malvar Hospital is an ancient hospital in St. Tomas of Batangas.

The Provincial Capitol Hall of Batangas:

The Provincial Capitol Hall of Batangas is looks amazing from outside.

Other tourist attractions near Batangas include:

Taal Volcano
Museo ng Katipunan
Museo ng Batangas
Basilica de San Martin in Taal

Best time to visit Batangas:

December and January are the best months to visit Batangas.

Accommodation Options near Batangas:

Restaurant, bar, coffee shop, VIP room, business center, swimming pool, poolside bar, Wi-Fi internet, and laundry are the major facilities available in the luxury hotels of Batangas. The best hotels in Batangas city are as follows:

Days Hotel
Ponte Fino
Microtel Inn Batangas
La Virginia Hotel & Resort
SM Travelodge
Batangas Plaza Hotel & Convention Centre
Green Coral Resort
Emperors Inn
Monte Victoire Inn
Lima Park Hotel
Canyon Resort
Lago De Oro Park and Resort
Anilao Outrigger Resort
Chateau Golf Resort
Matabungkay Beach Resort

Places to Visit in Baguio, Philippines, Asia

Places to Visit in Baguio, Philippines, Asia

Baguio is a well developed city in Benguet Province in the Northern Luzon Island of Philippines, situated about 250 kms north of national capital Manila. Baguio is the political capital of Cordillera Administrative Region and the major educational and commercial hub in Northern Luzon.

The economy of Baguio is heavily based on tourism and educational sectors and also few small and in addition medium scale industries helping the economy of Baguio. Baguio is packed with full of shopping malls, super markets, first-class cinema halls, hotels and restaurants.

Geography of Baguio:

Baguio is the summer capital of Philippines located between 16°25′ N latitude and 120°36′ E longitude at an altitude of 1,610 meters. It covers an area of 57.5 sq. km. Baguio experiences a subtropical highland climate.

Etymology and History of Baguio:

It is said that, Baguio is derived its name from the word ‘Bagiw’ in Ibaloi and its meaning is ‘moss’.

Basically Baguio was founded by the Americans in the year 1900 at the place of an Ibaloi village called as Kafagway and formed as a chartered city on September 1, 1909 by the Philippine Assembly. Ibalois were the first settlers of Baguio.

How to reach Baguio?

Baguio is served by Baguio-Loakan Airport located 8 kms away from the city and another major airport of the country ‘San Fernando Airport’ located about 60 kms from the heart of Baguio.

Baguio is well connected with national capital Manila and other major cities of the country through bus and operators include Victory Liner, Dagupan Bus, Philippine Rabbit and Partas Bus.

Tourists may use car, jeepney or taxi for local travel.

Things to do in Baguio:

Horseback riding
Rent a tricycle
Hike on Camp John Hay
Spa de belles fleurs
North Haven Spa

Culture, Food and Shopping in Baguio:

Roman Catholics people forms the higher majority of Baguio population and spiritual centers include Jesus Is Lord Church, Presbyterian Churches and Iglesia ni Cristo.

Panagbenga Festival (Flower Festival) and Chinese New Year are the major festivals in Baguio and both the festivals are celebrated in the month of February every year. Kankana-ey, Ibaloi, Ifugao, Ilocano, Kapampangan and Pangasinan are commonly spoken languages in Baguio.

Good Shepherd is one of the best shops in Baguio and tourists can buy different woven articles and wood carvings at any handicraft shops of Baguio. The best food corners in Baguio include:

Star Cafe & Restaurant
Flying Gecko Restaurant and Cafe
Forest House Bistro & Cafe
PSD foods
Barrio Fiesta

Places to see in Baguio:

Mines View Park:

Mines View Park is a beautiful park and a viewpoint located in Baguio.

John Hay:

John Hay is a country club known for 18-hole golf course, horseback riding and camping.

Burnham Park:

Burnham Park is park with stunning lake. The entrance fee is ₱100 per hour.

Other tourist attractions near Baguio are:

Philippine Military Academy
Strawberry Fields
Session Road
University of Baguio
Baguio Cathedral
Saint Louis University
University of the Philippines Baguio

Best time to visit Baguio:

From October to May during dry season is the ideal time to visit Baguio.

Accommodation Options in Baguio:

The facilities available in hotels of Baguio include cable TV, telephone, private toilet & bath with 24 hour hot shower, room service and many more. The list of best hotels in Baguio is as follows: