The Best Places to Visit in the Philippines this 2023!

The Best Places to Visit in the Philippines this 2023!

1. Butuan Pier

Why visit Butuan?

Butuan is the commercial, industrial, and administrative center of Caraga region. It is a strategic trading hub in Northern Mindanao with major roads connecting it to other main cities in the island such as Davao, Cagayan de Oro, Malaybalay, Surigao, and soon, Tandag. It hosts one of the busiest airports in the country, the Bancasi Airport, serving around 525,000 passengers in 2012. Cebu Pacific and Philippine Airlines serve the airport. Meanwhile, the nearby Nasipit International Port and in-city Masao Port are providing for its shipping and cargo needs. (More information here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Butuan)

Butuan has history beyond our imagination so it is just right to visit this place and learn how it was during the pre-Spanish era. Isn’t it exciting to learn a new culture?

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2. Transcentral Highway Cebu

This transcentral Highway is not just an alternative route from the north to south of Cebu Province and vice versa, in recent years, more and more establishments and tourist destinations are visible in the area. This place has become popular nowadays from social media posts and recommendations.

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Best Places to Visit in the Philippines this 2023

3. Marine Beach Resort Cebu

This place was one of the tourist attractions in Toledo City Cebu. Although the location wasn’t exactly in Toledo, but people will use it as the point of reference for any resorts nearby the city. Seeing an ostrich on the resort and other animals was a new experience since there is no zoo in Toledo. However, the experience happened 16 years ago and I am just hoping that this place still exist. I just can’t help but share that once I had been to a beach house with an ostrich in Cebu.

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4. Marco Polo Hotel Cebu

Marco Polo Hotels embody the ethos to explore, discover and experience a destination creating unique guest experiences in established locations and drawing on the key philosophies of its namesake, Marco Polo: the explorer, global traveller, entrepreneur and connoisseur of culture – just as Marco Polo’s modern travelers are today.

Marco Polo Hotels believe in recognising the support and loyalty of our guests and members. It is the belief that all relationships are valuable and can be enhanced through transforming everyday choices into unique experiences anytime, anyplace. (Best Places to Visit in the Philippines this 2023)

Marco Polo DISCOVERY – an award-winning programme is about making your stay and travel unforgettable. Explore behind the scenes and beneath the surface. Experience unique activities in authentic local settings. And receive recognition across all Global Hotel Alliance Brands at their hotels, resorts, palaces and spas.  

More about Marco Polo and how to book here: https://www.marcopolohotels.com/?_ga=2.100845377.1387046508.1683606270-2075968818.1683606270

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5. Lutopan Cebu

People might ask why Lutopan of all the places in Cebu? Well the answer is quite simple. It’s an interesting place to explore the mines, the caves, nature and the people. Lutopan is one of the most popular villages in Toledo City not only because it is the source of income by many residents, but it is also a highly commercialized area despite being a small barangay of Toledo City. In recent years, the breathtaking church in Lutopan also catches attention as well as the mine tour at Carmen Copper Corporation.

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6. Park Place Cebu

Certainly there are so many resorts in Toledo City and Park Place is one of it. It offers a swimming pool and a nice dip in the beach whichever the guests prefer. The place is neat and simple and you can also rent a pump boat to visit a vanishing islet called ‘Kampolabo”, unsure of the spelling but that’s how the locals call that place. One thing’s sure, Park Place Beach Resort has been operating for years and surely if you just want a simple getaway with your big family, stay here.

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7. Taoist Temple Cebu

he temple was built by Cebu‘s substantial Filipino-Chinese community in 1972.At an elevation of 110 metres (360 ft) above sea level, the temple is a towering, multi-tiered, multi-hued attraction accessible by three separate winding routes.

Unlike the neighboring Phu Sian Temple, the Taoist temple is open to worshipers and non-worshipers alike. A ritual among devotees is where one prays to the gods to grant one’s wish. The ritual includes washing hands, going inside the chapel barefoot and dropping two blocks of wood. If the wood blocks are both face up then one could make a wish.If not then it is not yet the time for one’s wish to be granted and one has to come to the temple some other time.

Read more here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cebu_Taoist_Temple

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8. Bohol Tarsier Conservation Area

The Philippine tarsier (Carlito syrichta), known locally as mawumag in Cebuano and other Visayan languages, and magô in Waray, is a species of tarsier endemic to the Philippines. It is found in the southeastern part of the archipelago, particularly on the islands of Bohol, Samar and Leyte. It is a member of the approximately 45-million-year-old family Tarsiidae, whose name is derived from its elongated “tarsus” or ankle bone. Formerly a member of the genus Tarsius, it is now listed as the only member of the genus Carlito, a new genus named after the conservationist Carlito Pizarras.

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Its geographic range also includes Maripipi Island, Siargao Island, Basilan Island and Dinagat Island.^[1] Tarsiers have also been reported in Sarangani, although they may be different subspecies.

The tarsier is named for its elongated “tarsus” or ankle bone. The genus Carlito is named after conservationist Carlito Pizarras. The Philippine tarsier is known as mawumag in Cebuano and other Visayan languages, and magô in Waray, It is also known as mamag, magau, malmag, and magatilok-iok.

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Know more about Philippine Tarsier here: Reference Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philippine_tarsier

How to reach Bohol?

Just ride a ferry boat from Cebu to Bohol and you’ll be in the island in no time.

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9. Luboc River Bohol

“Traveling renews your spirit.” I truly believe so in this quote in as much as everytime I see new places, I feel more alive and I can’t wait to visit Luboc River again.

Luboc River or also known as Loay River, is located in Carmen, Bohol. You’ve never been to Bohol Philippines if you haven’t tried this Luboc Riverboat Ride ‘coz Luboc River is one of the major tourist destinations in the island. Aside from the floating restaurant, you can also enjoy paddleboarding, firefly watching, birding and so much more. Amazing Bohol indeed.

10. Luboc Riverside Boat Ride Bohol

One of the most exciting activities you should do in Bohol is to try the Luboc River Cruise. The locals call it the Floating Restaurant where there guests can enjoy a mouthwatering and authentic Filipino Cuisine, Cultural Presentation, Music and Sightseeing.

You can simply search Luboc River Cruise on google map and from there you will see some available services and tickets to avail the cruise. You can also just walk in and try it when you get to Bohol. Such an amazing experience and for me, the emerald river soothes my soul and I would surely want to be back soon.