Attractions
With over 7,100 islands in the Philippines, there are many different places that you can enjoy and will capture your heart. Here are just a few locations that you may want to check out.
El Nido, Palawan
El Nido is a municipality that is located on the Palawan island. It's known for crystal clear waters, coral reefs, white-sand beaches, and more. It's located about 260 miles south-west of Manila, and a vacation at El Nido is extremely affordable at an average of $50(USD) a day per person. This would include food, local transportation, and a hotel. This is definitely not a place you would want to pass up.
Puerto Princesa Underground River, Palawan
This river is part of the Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park. You can access the entrance of this cave via a short hike from the town of Sabang. In 2012, it was even chosen as one of the new 7 wonders of nature. The cave itself has waterfalls within it, a massive dome of 980 feet, and it branches off to other rivers and caves.
Chocolate Hills, Bohol
The Chocolate Hills in the Bohol province is indeed a magnificent site. There are over 1,000 of these geological formations that are covered with grass during the wet season and then turn brown during the dry seasons.
SM City North EDSA, Quezon City
For those of you who love shopping, you'll be able to find some of the worlds largest shopping malls in the Philippines. The SM City North EDSA is currently the largest mall in the Philippines. It is located in Quezon City, Metro Manila and is the 7th largest shopping mall in the world. It is almost twice the size of the Mall of America and has over 800 stores.