Philippines, my Philippines! There's so much to be proud of: beaches, falls, lakes, hills, mountains, caves so on and so forth. Our country is blessed with so many wonders, countless actually. I promise you, an experience in the Philippines is worth your time and your money. So come on!
Puerta Princesa Underground River
The Puerta Princesa Underground River, also known as St. Paul's Underground River Cave, is more than 15 miles long with 5.1 miles of it underground. The river can be accessed by boat for up to 2.7 miles. The cave features stalactites and stalagmites and the 'Italian's Chamber' which is one of the largest cave rooms in the world.
Chocolate Hills
The Chocolate Hills are a UNESCO World Heritage Site featuring at least 1,260 hills that resemble the chocolate candy kisses. These iconic hills extend over 20 square miles (50 sq km). During the dry season they turn brown and resemble the candy, thus the name.
Tubbataha Reef
The Tubbataha Reef is a natural park and UNESCO World Heritage Site. The reef and atolls extend over a 374.6 square mile area. The reef features 360 coral species and is home to 600 fish species, 11 shark species, and 13 dolphin and whale species.
San Juanico Bridge
The San Juanico Bridge is a piece of the Pan-Philippine Highway and extends across the San Juanico Strait. It has a total length of 1.34 miles (2.16 km) and it is the longest bridge in the Philippines.
Boracay
Boracay island was voted best island in the world by Travel & Leisure magazine. The island is approximately seven kilometers long with a dog-bone shape. The total island extends 10.32 square kilometers.
Taal Volcano
Tall Volcano reaches a peak of 1,020 feet (311 m). It is the second most active volcano in the country. The Tall Caldera does fill with water to create a lake. Considered one of the most picturesque and scenic views in the Philippines.
Hundred Islands National Park
The Hundred Islands National Park actually number 124 islands during the low tide. At least one of the islands becomes submerged during high tide. The islands extend over 6.47 square miles (16.76 sq km).
Mayon Volcano
Mayon Volcano is an active volcano reaching a peak of 8,081 feet (2,463 m). It is considered the "perfect cone" because of its almost symmetrical cone shape. It was the first protected area established in the country.
Rice Field Terraces
The Rice Field Terraces of the Philippines are a UNESCO World Heritage site. They also have the distinction of being the first every feature counted in the cultural landscape category.
Maria Cristina Falls
The Maria Cristina Falls are found on the Agus River on the island of Mindanao. A rock cropping that splits the falls sometimes garners the nickname "twin falls." The falls reach a height of 320 feet (98 m).
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