Iloilo International Airport
Guisi Lighthouse (32 min) Beach & ocean views from the rusty remains of an 18th-century lighthouse built by Spanish colonists. Ave Maria Island (20 min) Jaro Metropolitan Cathedral - National Shrine of Nuestra Señora de La Candelaria (3 hr 5) Catholic cathedral featuring unique elements like an external staircase & a detached bell tower. Molo Church (2 hr 52) Neo-Gothic colonial church, built in 1831, with a white-coral facade & statues of female saints. Alubihod Beach (21 min) Popular beach retreat with clear waters for swimming & snorkeling, with nearby resort eateries. Camiña Balay Nga Bato (3 hr 35) Mid-1800s ancestral house blending Filipino & Spanish styles, with tours & traditional snacks. Tatlong Pulo Beach (24 min) Reached by rugged road, this small, undeveloped beach offers a low-key vibe & lovely views. Casa Mariquit (3 hr 8) Natago Beach (24 min) Museo Iloilo (2 hr 31) Museum featuring various fossils & historical artifacts, plus paintings & sculptures. Isla Naburot Resort (24 min) Baras Beach Resort (18 min) Molo Mansion (2 hr 52) Historic home in a picturesque locale offering a souvenir shop with artisanal gifts & a cafe. Nelly's Garden (Vicente Lopez Heritage House) (2 hr 53) Tours are offered of this opulent beaux arts mansion built in 1928 for statesman Don Vicente Lopez. |