Destination: Iloilo City

Iloilo is set in a graceful repose between Iloilo and Batiano rivers forming an angle of a nose. Hence, its old name “Ilong-Ilong” which means “noselike”. Mountain ranges with peaks as high as almost 7,000 ft. provide natural boundaries between Iloilo and Antique on the west and Capiz on the north. The rest of mainland Iloilo is largely plain with interspersing upland portions. it is located in the center of the Philippine archipelago. Strategically located 283 statute miles from Manila, it is the gateway to the flourishing region that is Western Visayas. The province comprises the southeastern part of Panay Island. it was once dubbed as the "Queen City of the South" and now striving harder to regain its title. Iloilo is combination of both worlds as they say "So Old Yet So New" the city houses few of the oldest churches in the Philippines not to mention old ancestral house dated back during Spanish era. that's not all aside from having old and modern attraction Iloilo is also a great place for nature lovers as white pretine beaches that can rival those of boracay and palawan is just a few minutes away from the city proper. numerous islands located in the neighboring municipalities. iloilo is not only famous for its historical site,modern city and great beaches. but Iloilo People is consider as one of the most Friendliest People in the Philippines they are Sweet and Have Great Smiles So Beware you might fall in love in your visit. Iloilo is also famous for there color full festivals such as Tanganyika and Paraw Regatta.So if your a History Buff,Nature Lover, Urban Junkie orFestive Person Iloilo is where you belong.

Definitely "The Next Big Thing"

Getting There:

Travel to Iloilo in style. By plane, it takes 55 minutes from Manila,
By boat, it takes 20 hours at most from Manila to Iloilo.
Iloilo can now be reached through President Arroyo’s Strong Republic Nautical Highway in around 19 hours from Manila.

Things to Do and see in Iloilo:

(Historical)
Plaza Libertad (Iloilo City)
Spanish Bailiwick (Brgy. Carmelo)
Fort San Pedro
Balantang Memorial Cemetery
Japanese Fortification (Cabatuan)
Japanese Underground Garrison (Concepcion, Iloilo)

(Cultural)
Jaro Belfry
Guimbal Watchtowers
Rosendo Mejica Museum (Baluarte, Molo, Iloilo City)
Magdalena Jalandoni's Residence
Old Buildings at Downtown Area (Downtown Iloilo)
San Joaquin Cemetery

(Natural)
Sicogon Island
Isla de Gigantes
Nadsadjan Falls
Darangkulan Waterfall
Balaring Beach (Brgy. San Francisco, Barotac Viejo)
Mt. Manaphag or Mt. Pan de Azucar
Colebra Island (Concepcion)
Agua Vendita (Concepcion)

(Festival)
Dinagyang
Paraw Regatta (movable dates; Iloilo Strait)
Cry of Sta. Barbara (Nov. 17; Sta. Barbara, Iloilo)
Paghukom (Good Friday; Calinog, Iloilo)
Santacruzan Festival

(Religious)
Miag-ao Church (Miag-ao)
Sta. Barbara Church
Guimbal Church
San Joaquin Church
Molo Church

Where To Stay:

Hotel : AMIGO TERRACE HOTEL
Address : COR IZNART-DELGADO STS ILOILO CITY
Classification : FIRST CLASS	Tel. No. : (6333)3350008	Fax. No. : (6333)3350610
E-mail : amigo@iloilo.net Manager : BENEDICT UYGONGCO

Hotel : EON CENTENNIAL PLAZA HOTEL
Address : JALANDONI ST ILOILO CITY
Classification : STANDARD	Tel. No. : (6333)3372277
Manager : MANUEL GRUENBERG

Hotel : THE GRAND DAME HOTEL
Address : COR.RIZAL-HUERVANA STS.,ILOILO CITY
Classification : STANDARD	Tel. No. : (6333)3205252
Manager : EMILIO DIEZ

Hotel : HARBOR TOWN HOTEL
Address : ALDEGUER ST.,ILO-ILO CITY
Classification : ECONOMY	Tel. No. : (6333)3372384
Manager : ROBERT FERRER

Hotel : ILOILO GRAND HOTEL
Address : IZNART ST.,ILOILO CITY
Classification :	Tel. No. : (6333)3351801
Manager : ROBERT ALOR

Hotel : LA FIESTA HOTEL
Address : M.H.DEL PILAR ST.MOLO ILOILO CITY
Classification :	Tel. No. : (6333)3380004
Manager : TERESA SARABIA

Photo Gallery Of Iloilo and Neighboring Municipalities

Malumpatan Cave at Pan De Azucar Island


View Of Mt. Manaphag


Pan De Azucar Island


Puerto Del Mar Beach Resort


View of Botlog Island


Agho Island


Concepcion Island


View From the Lighthouse of Guisi Beach


Guisi Beach and Lighthouse


Land Formation in Pan De Azucar Island


View of Guimaras Island


Rosales Residence


SM City Mall


Smallville Nightspot


Smallville the Hottest Nightspot in Iloilo


Mcdonald in Downtown Iloilo


Old and New Provincial Capitol


Iloilo Provincial Capitol


Riverside Boardwalk


Guimbal Plaza and Municipal Hall


Guimbal Bridge



Inside Iloilo Museum


Jaro BelFry


San Joaquin Church


Sta Barbara Parish Church


Sta Barbara Plaza and Centennial Museum


Guimbal Church


Jaro Cathedral


Miagao Church


Molo church


San Jose Church


Old Ancestral House


Bonifacio Drive


View of Diversion Road At night


Gaisano Mall at Night


Oxen Cafe


Sources

http://www.exploreiloilo.com/
http://www.tourism.gov.ph/index.asp

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