25 reasons to visit the Philippines

The Philippines is a sovereign island country in Southeast Asia. The country is situated in the western Pacific Ocean and consists of about 7,641 islands.

These are 25 favourite destinations in the Philippines contributed to our backpacker community. Check out the featured photographers for more inspiration.

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1. Cambugahay Falls swing on Siquijor Island

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Photo by: @leonardomedici 

 

 

2. The Big Lagoon in El Nido

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Photo by: @travel_love_roma 

 

 

3. Sugba Lagoon on Siergao Island

(check out a complete guide to Sugba Lagoon here) 

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Photo by: @danakubana 

 

 

4. Turtle snorkling outside Pandan Island

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Photo by: @pepit_o 

 

 

5. 7 Commando Beach swing

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Photo by: @gelaaalcantara

 




 

6. Kawasan Falls in Badian, Cebu

(check out a complete guide to Kawasan Falls here) 

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Photo by: @justine_patricia_

reasons to visit the philippinesPhoto by: @thea_manyika

7. Take a traditional bath in Tibiao – Antigue

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Photo by: @mykeekym 

 

 

8. The big rock at Entalula Island – El Nido

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Photo by: @pomzgh 

 

 

9. Puka Beach – Boracay

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Photo by: @oliviassteen 

 

 

10. Batad Rice Terraces

(check out a complete guide to Batad Rice Terraces here)  

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Photo by: @backpekka




 

11. The spectacular Twin Lagoon on Coron Island

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Photo by: @jjennieeriksson 

 

 

12. Chocolate Hills – Bohol

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Photo by: @backpack_full_adventure

 

 

13. The view at Taal volcano in Tagaytay

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Photo by: @theherbalhippy

 

 

14. Port Barton – Palawan, Philippines

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Photo by: @vanessalcantar 

 

 

15. Kayangan Lake – Coron , Philippines  

(check out a complete guide to Kayangan Lake here) 

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Photo by: @vandijkheleen

 

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