Western Visayas
This beautiful waterfall and swimming hole is about 12km east of Magdiwang (4km past the turn-off for the natural park). Tricycles can take you here (P300…
Must-see attractions in Western Visayas
Negros
Start your tour with this well-done, succinct overview of the town's history, using models, gowns from the sugar era and vintage photos of historic homes.
Siquijor
The nature centre has been largely neglected but does have walking trails and some impressive trees and other floral life. It's 2km east of Cantabon.
Western Visayas
For the best views of Romblon, walk up the stairs to the ruins of this crumbling 17th-century fort overlooking the centre.
Siquijor
The impressive and stylishly time-worn pink-coral-stone and timber San Isidro Labrador Church was built in 1884.
Iloilo
This impressive cathedral is the seat of the Catholic diocese in western Visayas.
Panay
Occupying a hilltop location about 1.5km from the bus terminal is this enormous nearly 132ft-tall statue of Jesus. Originally the hands were supposed to…
Bernardino Jalandoni Ancestral House
Negros
Known as the 'Pink House' (1908), this museum looks like the owner left yesterday. In the back room are old photos of beauty-pageant winners from the…
Cata-al War Memorabilia Museum
Negros
Homespun and eccentric, a reflection of the museum's owner, this collection of WWII-era relics is housed in a private residence on the outskirts of town…
Panay
Navalas has the only heritage church on the island – quaint Spanish-era Navales Church (1880) is made of coral blocks blackened by the years. The much…
Siquijor
This retreat for Filipino artists is set over 3 hectares. There's usually a resident artist or two hanging about, plus a performing-arts stage, a modest…
Bacolod
Houses an eclectic collection, from a room dedicated to the sugar industry to one containing toys from around the world. Don't miss the fake cannons used…
Dumaguete
An imposing landmark, this coral-stone tower was built between 1754–76, with the top layer or campanario (the part with the bell) added in 1867. Locals…
Panay
Originally built as a water-storage tank, this quirky museum on the plaza will give you a quick (30-minute) introduction to the city. A Heritage Walk…
Iloilo
This historic neo-Gothic church is interestingly sometimes referred to as 'the feminist church' because there are only sculptures of female saints on…
Siquijor
Upstairs in the San Isidro Convent building is this small museum, with historical photographs and a few old santos.
Iloilo
This riverside walkway is a credit to the city, which had to move mountains to build it. It's 1.3km long, made of brick paving stones, and for pedestrians…
Negros
The sulphur Baslay hot springs are accessed along a bumpy road 10km off the main highway, best accessed by motorcycle or habal-habal (motorcycle taxi).
Bacolod
The city's central gathering place is worth a stroll, particularly on weekends when it's a popular picnic spot. Bring some food for the resident tilapia.
Cathedral of St Catherine of Alexandria
Dumaguete
The city's and region's main Catholic church; the impressive facade mostly dates to 1936.
