A Traveler’s Guide to the Philippines 2019 [Infographic]

When it comes to self-made trips to the Philippines, we are sure that many people have heard a lot about some of the attractions and how it is better to spend time there. However, if you are looking for a visual assistant – a list of what places to visit, what to do and what not to forget to take with you in a trip, then you’ll like our infographics.

Infographics will tell you what to try and what you shouldn’t do while on the islands:

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This is the information about the Philippines, which we showed on the Infographics:

1. What You Need to Know About Visiting the Philippines

The desire to go to the Philippines arises mainly due to the fact that the country is famous for its beautiful beaches and rich underwater world. How much on average do people know about the Philippines? Probably that the capital of this Asian government is Manila, and the territory of the whole country consists of a large number of islands.

While preparing for a trip, tourists should learn more about the Philippines:

• The main languages are English and Tagalog (Filipino)
• Currency unit – Philippine peso
• 83% of the population are Catholics, 5% – Muslims, 5.4% – Protestants

And what should every tourist worry about before the trip:

• Get vaccinated: hepatitis A and B, Japanese encephalitis
• Get visa if necessary

2. Where to Go in the Philippines

In the Philippines there are a lot of interesting and beautiful places, and when it comes to making an itinerary around the country, many people do not know how to include everything they want into a trip. We recommend first to decide which of the attractions you would like to visit the most, as well as what type of vacation you prefer – beach relax or active time with water sports, trekking and for example scuba diving.

Major attractions of the Philippines:

• Puerto Princesa Underground River
• Mayon Volcano
• White Beach on Boracay
• Banaue Rice Terraces
• Intramuros
• Taal Volcano
• El Nido Marine Reserve Park
• Kawasan Waterfalls
• Tubbataha Reef
• Paoay Church
• Manila Ocean Park
• Apo Reef
• City of Vigan
• The Coconut Palace
• Loboc River
• Philippine Tarsier and Wildlife Sanctuary
• Chocolate Hills
• Coron Island.

After you decide which places you would like to visit, check whether it is convenient and quick to travel between them. Transportation in the Philippines is not always simple, and sometimes it is better to cross out a place from the route than to spend a lot of time on the road to it.

3. The Most Beautiful Waterfalls

Waterfalls in the Philippines are beautiful and picturesque. And despite the fact that waterfalls are widespread throughout the country, we have identified the TOP 5 most beautiful:

• Tumalog and Kawasan on Cebu Island
• Dodiongan on Iligan Island
• Pulangbato on Negros Island
• Cambugahay on Siquijor Island

Adjusting the itinerary specifically for waterfalls does not make much sense, but if you find yourself nearby, you should definitely visit them.

4. The Best Beaches

The beaches in the Philippines are fabulous. With clear turquoise water, fine white sand and tall palm trees, either secluded or with leisure activities for tourists, located at resorts or difficult to reach, the road to which is a separate adventure – the beaches in the Philippines are different, but they are all incredibly beautiful.

The best beaches are:

• White beach and Puka shell beach (Boracay)
• Pagudpud (Ilocos Norte)
• Malapascua (Cebu)
• Honda Bay (Palawan)
• Beaches of Bacuit bay (El Nido, Palawan)
• Long beach (Palawan)
• Alona beach (Panglao)
• Cabalete (Quezon)
• Siwangag and Anguib beach (Palaui).

5. Climate and Weather: When to go to the Philippines

When planning a trip to the Philippines, special attention should be given to the time of year of your trip. Despite the fact that on the Philippines it is warm all year round, the climate is divided into dry (from November to May) and wet (from June to October).

During the rainy season it will be difficult for you to fully enjoy the beauty of the Philippines, so it’s best to plan a trip during the dry season.

6. Tourism in the Philippines

Philippines are becoming increasingly popular among tourists. Ideal vacation conditions, a large number of natural attractions, rich underwater world and pleasant climate attract tourists from almost all over the world. One of the main disadvantages of traveling to the Philippines is a long and tiring getting there, because basically it is not easy.

In this regard, tourists from neighboring countries have an advantage, which affects the ranking of the number of tourists in the Philippines. First place in the number of tourists is occupied by tourists from Korea, then follow the USA, Japan, China and Australia.

7. The Most Visited Islands

There are 7,107 islands in the Philippines, but only about 2,000 of them are inhabited. Planning a vacation, perhaps the most difficult thing is to decide which islands to visit, because there are many amazing places in the Philippines.

The most popular islands:

• Boracay
• Palawan
• Panglao
• Luzon
• Coron (Busuanga).

There are always many tourists on the most popular for vacation islands, but also the infrastructure there is better developed. There is a wide choice of accommodation, cafes and restaurants, as well as a lot of entertainment for tourists. Choosing not too popular destinations for holidays in the Philippines, you should be prepared for a more authentic vacation with little amenities and low service.

8. National Cuisine: What You Need to Try

National cuisine is, to tell the truth, not a strong side of the Philippines. Many people during vacation here prefer European cuisine and cuisines of other Asian countries.

But if you want to try national Filipino dishes, we recommend:

• Sinigang (bouillon with clams)
• Tinola (chicken)
• Pinoy chicken curry
• Pancit molo soup made with meat-filled dumplings
• Lumpia (rolls with vegetables and meat)
• Halo-halo (ice cream)
• Banana-que (Caramelized Bananas).

9. Safety Rules

In many sources, the Philippines are described as a country with an unstable criminal situation. But actually it isn’t so in tourist regions. It’s absolutely calm here, and if you follow the basic safety rules, nothing will happen to you.

Do not bring large amounts of cash all the time with you, do not behave aggressively towards the local people (especially under the alcohol). Be polite and restrained, and in big cities like Manila and Cebu City do not walk alone at night.

Filipinos are good-natured and you can feel safe in tourist regions. It is not recommended to visit the southern islands where Muslims prevail among the population, because there is often unstable situation.

However, it is worth remembering about other safety rules – eat only heat-treated food, use bottled water, and order drinks without ice. And then nothing will spoil your vacation in the Philippines.

Use our infographics to create the best itinerary around the Philippines.

We also made for you a free weekly newsletter with tips on planning a trip to the Philippines, which will help you, just like infographics, prepare for an unforgettable trip.

In it, step by step, we describe the main points of planning a trip and give our recommendations, which we discussed in this article.

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