The Philippines is blessed with vast natural resources and a number of popular tourist destinations. And one of the most-visited spots in the country is the Puerto Princesa Subterranean National Park, formerly known as the St. Paul Subterranean National Park. It was later changed by President Estrada to its current name under Proclamation No. 212. Through this proclamation, the area was increased from 3, 901 hectares to 22, 202 hectares to include the offshoots of the underground river and the park was also declared as a protected area of the Network Integrated Protected Area System (NIPAS) Act of 1992.

Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park is situated 50 kilometers north of the city of Puerto Princesa, Palawan. It can be found in the Saint Paul Mountain Range bordered by St. Paul Bay to the north and the Babuyan River to the east. Entry to this beautiful subterranean river can be found from the little town of Sabang.

This spectacular place has been declared a premier ecotourism destination and included in the prestigious UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization) World Heritage List. It is now considered as one of the sites with “outstanding universal value” due to its intense beauty and natural importance.

Tubbataha Reef is currently one of the nominees for the New Seven Wonders of the World. I will tell you more about it so that you can see why Tubbataha Reef should be included as one of the New Seven Wonders of the World.

Tubbataha Reef, also known as Tubbataha Reef National Marine Park, has become one of the Philippines’ protected marine sanctuaries ever since it was established on August 11, 1988 through Proclamation No. 306, which prohibits fishing and collecting of corals within the 33,200 hectares of its reefs and surrounding areas. It is located at the Cagayan Ridge in the central region of the Sulu Sea which is 181 kilometers southeast of Puerto Princesa, Palawan. This magnificent coral reef is administered by Cagayancillo, a municipality of Palawan.

Not only is it protected by different Philippine organizations like the Department of National Defense (DND), Provincial Government of Palawan and Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), but it was also declared as a World Heritage Site by the United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in 1993, thereby acknowledging its exceptional worldwide value in relation to its rich and diverse marine life species.

There’s no other place in the world like Baguio. Also called as Ciudad ti Baguio by Ilokanos, it is one of the high-class urbanized cities located in the Northern part of Luzon. As a part of the Benguet province, Baguio is not only abundant in attractive tourist destinations but it is also rich in cultural heritage as well. Every year, when the sun is striking hot at some areas in the Philippines, Filipinos from neighboring provinces, especially from Manila, drive up to the steep road of Kennon or Marcos just to reach Baguio.

The country of the Philippines is one of the many tropical places in the world that has a lot to offer when it comes to natural tourist destinations. It is divided into three island groups namely Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao. Each island group gives diversity when it comes to tourist destinations. Luzon, being the largest division, has numerous tourist attractions that are truly world-class. This includes historical sites, dramatic sceneries of various landscapes and of course, the exceptional beaches.

13 Towns of Zambales

Zambales is found at the Western part of Luzon. Traveling from Manila to Zambales would take about 3 hours at a distance of 210 kilometers. You could also reach Zambales by air or by sea but because of Zambales’ scenic highways, most tourists prefer to go on a road trip.

Zambales’ coastline is well known for its white sand beaches and crystal clear water. Its deep blue sea and beautiful coral reefs make tourists want to come back after their visit. If you’re in Zambales, make sure you visit Potipot Island. It is about 1 kilometer away from the mainland of Uacon, Candelaria, Zambales. Also, Capones Island and the Camera islands are just a few kilometers away from the shores of Pundaquit, Zambales. In Capones, you would fine and old lighthouse from the Spanish era that tourists love as it takes them back to history. White Rock beach resort is also located in Zambales, Philippines. It’s a wow Philippines beach resort with the best scenery, facilities and accommodations that Filipinos are proud of.

Batanes, considered the smallest and farthest province in the Philippine archipelago, is part of a group of islands called Batanes Islands which are located in the northernmost part of the Philippines. Among these islands, Itbayan, Batan and Sabtang are inhabited and are considered three of the largest islands. Its capital town, Basco, is located in Batan. Due to its topography, it is blessed to have a cooler climate with sometimes a below normal temperature of 13 degree celsius or 55 degrees fahrenheit similar to that of Taiwan.

Located on the western coast of Luzon, about 400 kilometers from the city of Manila, is the Unesco World Heritage City of Vigan. It is the capital of Ilocos Sur and where you can find the most intact model of a Spanish colonial town in Asia with a distinct European atmosphere. Built it the 16th century, the town is famous for its cobblestone streets and unique architecture.