Iloilo

The city of Iloilo is well-known for its history and culture; as a result, a number of old historical sites dating back to the Spanish colonial period have been preserved as a result of this reputation. These sites include the Santa Barbara Church, the San Joaquin Campo Santo, and the San Joaquin Church. The Miag-ao Church is located in the Philippines and is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The spectacular old-world architecture that can be found all around the province of Iloilo is one of the reasons why the province is so well-known. During the Spanish Colonial Era, Iloilo played a key part in the development of the Philippines.

The province is home to a number of popular tourist sites, such as medieval churches from Spain, which can be visited. In addition to the parks that provide a range of functions and are dispersed around the province, this category also encompasses a number of additional natural sites.

The Islas de Gigantes, a popular island-hopping destination that is continuously attracting both local and international tourists, can be found in the northern part of the province of Iloilo. It is famous for its beaches featuring pure white sand and crystal clear waters.

After having its development come to a halt in the 1970s, Sicogon Island, which is a tourist island destination in Iloilo, is slowly regaining its attractiveness as a desirable place to visit.

Iloilo is well-known for being one of the more approachable provinces in the Philippines due to its convenient location. The Iloilo International Airport is serviced by regular commercial international flights departing from Hong Kong and Singapore. These flights are the primary means by which Iloilo can be reached by plane. Through the use of direct domestic flights, Iloilo is linked to a number of other significant cities in the Philippines, including Manila, Cebu, Davao, General Santos, Puerto Princesa, Zamboanga, and Cagayan de Oro.

There are also links that can be made between Iloilo and every other major city in the Philippines that can be made by using the roll-on roll-off capabilities of the Philippines’ nautical highway. These connections may be made by taking ferry routes that are direct.

The travel time from Manila to Iloilo is approximately one hour, while the flight time from Cebu is approximately thirty minutes; the flight time from Hong Kong is approximately two hours and thirty minutes, and the flight time from Singapore is approximately three hours and thirty minutes. When going by direct ferry from Bacolod, it just takes fifteen minutes to arrive in Guimaras, but it takes approximately one and a half hours to reach Iloilo from Bacolod. Traveling by land from Iloilo to Caticlan (gateway to Boracay) takes approximately 5 hours, while traveling to Kalibo takes approximately 3-4 hours, and traveling to Roxas City takes approximately 2 hours.