Iloilo Tourist Spots | Things To Do

9 THINGS TO DO IN ILOILO CITY | TOURIST SPOTS

Iloilo City is home to beautiful heritage structures such as old churches and grand mansions built around the city constructed during the Spanish and American eras. Other grand structures that could still be found at the place include old commercial and government buildings dating back to the city’s popular period being the “Queen City of the South”. Most of these structures remained intact and well-preserved making them great tourist attractions.

The place is a tourist hub with various dining places serving old and Iloilo signature dishes, hotels, heritage structures, museums, hotels, shopping centers, and much more.

Iloilo Tourist Spots | Things To Do

Below are the Popular  Iloilo  Tourist Spots and Things To Do

1. Dinagyang Festival

Celebrated every 4^th Sunday of January, the Dinagyang festival is no doubt one of the most popular and grandest festivals in the country today. Originally known as  Iloilo Ati-Atihan, the Dinagyang Festival is an annual religious and socio-cultural gathering in honor of Santo Niño.

Iloilo Tourist Spots | Things To Do

2. Iloilo Cuisines

When visiting Iloilo City, one must try the seafood and the city’s signature dishes like the La Paz Batchoy. One of the most popular places where people go apart from the modern restaurants of the city is the La Paz Market. At La Paz market you have the option to choose between Netong’s, Ted’s, or Deco’s, three big names when it comes to Batchoy.

At La Paz Market, you will also find the Madge’s Cafe, a family-owned coffee shop that serves native coffee using the traditional method.

Iloilo Tourist Spots | Things To Do

3. Calle Real

When in Iloilo City, take time to stroll along  JM Basa Street, also known as Calle Real. Old structures beautifully restored line this historic street, showcasing the architecture during the Spanish and American periods.

Iloilo Tourist Spots | Things To Do

4. Molo Church(St. Anne Parish Church)

Statues of female Saints decorated around the church popularized this structure as “the Feminist Church”. The imposing structure was built in 1831.

Iloilo Tourist Spots | Things To Do

5. Molo Mansion (Yusay-Consing Mansion)

Another beautiful and significant structure that one should see when in Iloilo City is the Molo Mansion (Yusay-Consing Mansion). The restored house which faces the Molo Town Plaza and the Molo Church is now turned into a heritage museum.

Iloilo Tourist Spots | Things To Do

6. Miagao Church

One of the Baroque churches in the Philippines, this UNESCO World Heritage Site is one of the most beautiful churches in the country having a very intricate facade. The clean-looking yellowish-brown color of the church was brought about by the materials used in the construction of the building such as Adobe, egg whites, limestone, and coral stones.

Iloilo Tourist Spots | Things To Do

7. San Joaquin Cemetery

This well-preserved Spanish-colonial cemetery was named as a National Cultural Treasure by the National Museum of the Philippines.

The author at the Garin Farm’s heritage site

8. Garin Farm

The place offers three things for the guests: agriculture, leisure, and pilgrimage. They have some facilities for vacationers like rooms and some other activities to enjoy.

Of course, for many, one of the most interesting attractions of the place is the Pilgrimage Site, which would require you to take 462 steps to reach the focal point.  Those who don’t have to power to do the climb can opt to take a golf cart at PH150 ( for 3 persons).

9. Camiña Balay nga Bato

Another beautiful place worth visiting in Iloilo City is the Camiña Balay nga Bato. The imposing structure was built between 1860 and 1865.

Where to Stay in Iloilo to See Its Tourist Spots

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Bacolod – Iloilo Trip via Fast Cat

This trip was made possible by Fast Cat and Philtranco – trusted names in the transportation industry. Fast Cat is serving the Bacolod – Iloilo Route with rates and schedule listed below. Philtranco is serving the Luzon and Iloilo Route.

Iloilo Tourist Spots | Things To Do

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