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Best Places To Visit In The Philippines

In a country riddled with so many remarkable places to visit, wonderful people to meet, and an endless stream of unforgettable adventures, deciding the best places to go in the Philippines will definitely be the hardest decision of your upcoming trip.

Backpacking Philippines off the beaten track is not a difficult task at all. All the best tourist spots in the Philippines aren’t even that touristy as compared to other countries.

Obviously, you want to explore every inch of this insanely beautiful country… I can’t imagine the Philippines having even a single island that is not worth seeing.

Unfortunately, your visa will run out well before you get to step foot on even half the utopias of the Philippines, so choose your destinations wisely.

Boracay

BEST FOR: PARTYING AND BEACH DAYS

With Boracay being The Philippines’ party capital, you’ll want to spend your days recovering under the sun on the most popular beach on the Island.

It won’t take very long to figure out how Boracay made it to our list of one of the best places to visit in The Philippines.

On that note, be sure to bring your sunglasses with you because this beach has sand so white it could legally blind you.

La Boracay Festival

If you want to experience the Philippines’ version of Koh Phangan’s Full Moon Party, then you better head to Boracay during Labor Day weekend for La Boracay Festival.

Related: The Ultimate Boracay Philippines Backpackers Party Guide

All we can say is that it’s complete gloriousness and madness all at the same time.

Who doesn’t want to party the night away on the beach where alcohol is cheap and rules are non-existent?

Must Read: Boracay Nightlife Guide {The Philippines Wildest Party Island}.

Coron Palawan

BEST FOR: INCREDIBLE SCENERY

Coron is still an up and coming tourist spot that people started exploring in the more recent years.

You can definitely see the lack of infrastructure and development here as compared to other tourist spots in the Philippines; however, don’t let this scare you away from exploring Coron.

With all the best scenery only explored by boat, you’ll experience some of nature’s most raw and exotic locations that are yet to be tainted by mankind.

Coron one of the best islands in the Philippines and what I like to call an undeveloped paradise, one that you most definitely should not overlook.

Read: Best Things To Do In Coron Palawan {The Ultimate Travel Guide}

Kayangan Lake

Coron is undoubtedly one of the best islands in the Philippines and is home to Kayangan Lake, which is one of those tourist spots in the Philippines you will regret if you don’t see it.

Once you see Kayangan Lake for yourself, you’ll very likely be flustered by its alluring beauty.

Related: Kayangan Lake Coron Palawan {The Ultimate Expert Guide}

El Nido Palawan

BEST FOR: PARTYING, SCENERY, BACKPACKER VIBES

There are a lot of reasons why El Nido is one of the best places to visit in the Philippines, and some of them are of course mentioned in this list.

This is one of those Philippines destinations you just can’t miss. El Nido is packed with some of the most favorited tourist spots in the Philippines, which makes visiting El Nido an absolute MUST.

The only thing El Nido lacks is a solid Wi-Fi connection, but that is definitely not an issue because with all there is to do on this island, there is simply no time for Wi-Fi.

Related: Best Things To Do In El Nido Palawan {The Ultimate Travel Guide}

Big Lagoon

There’s no wonder why Big Lagoon is what we consider one of the best places to visit in the Philippines. Big Lagoon is nothing but a dream come true!

This popular tourist spot in the Philippines will have you in bewilderment over the beauty that is unlike anywhere else in the world.

Kayak your way through the path of paradise, where the water transforms from vibrant turquoise to a deep emerald hue the deeper it gets.

Big Lagoon is one of the most awe-inspiring destinations on the El Nido boat tours, so be sure to do tour A to ensure you visit this mystical place!

To find out more, read our El Nido Tour Guide 101 | Island Hopping In Paradise

While the heavens were sprinkling magic all over the Philippines, they must’ve accidentally spilled a generous amount over El Nido where Big Lagoon is located. It’s THAT stunning.

Nacpan Beach

Miles and miles of untouched beach lined with nothing but palm trees. Sound enticing? Get yourself to Nacpan Beach where you will find yourself doing nothing except sipping on coconuts and turning over every 30 minutes for an even suntan!

Hire a motorbike or take a tricycle to one of El Nido’s most gorgeous, yet uncrowded beaches.

The beauty of Nacpan is that its so big, tourists will never overrun it! This beach is truly one of the most beautiful and best places to visit in the Philippines.

Nacpan is only one half of ‘Twin Beach’, with its other half being Calitang Beach. The odd shape of Twin Beach is something you won’t see anywhere else in the world.

Snake Island

Snake Island is the part of the Philippines that looks like Bora Bora! Which is obviously the reason why it made it to our list of the best places to visit in the Philippines.

It’s completely different from every other sight in El Nido or any of the stunning Philippines destinations for that matter, which may literally be one of the most beautiful sights to stay embedded in your memory forever.

Snake Island reserves all rights to be your desktop screensaver as it pretty much defines tropical paradise.

Once you get to Snake Island, you can hike up to the top of the island’s mountain peak for an unbeatable aerial view of the sandbar as well as the iconic beauty of the Philippines.

Snake island is part of El Nido’s boat tour, which you can read more about in our El Nido Tour Guide 101 | Island Hopping In Paradise.

Cebu

BEST FOR: WHALE SHARK SWIMMING

If we had to choose just one reason as to why we love spending our days in Cebu, it’s because you can swim with whale sharks!

To swim with these giants of the sea you’ll need to go to Oslob, and it’s probably best to find accommodation in Oslob, if not somewhere toward the south of the island.

Whale Sharks

Location: Oslob, Cebu

If taking a dip with the worlds largest fish who could literally swallow you whole with one massive gulp is not on the top of your to-do list in the Philippines then what are you even doing!?

Being up close and personal with the largest fish in the world is an incredibly surreal experience. It is truly a unique experience and that is why Cebu is one of the best islands in the Philippines.

Although they are gigantic marine animals, they are friendly towards humans (if we are friendly to them).