Region VII – Cebu City
Cultural Basilica del Santo Nino
The oldest Catholic Church in the Philippines is located right here in Cebu! “Mercy
and Passion” are the tenets of Basilica del Santo Nino, founded in 1565, which still
bring many locals here to worship on a daily basis. This Catholic Church holds a
regular mass where families and children come to show their faith.
Natural Jumalon Butterfly Sanctuary
Nature lovers come hither! There is a butterfly sanctuary in Cebu where you can
walk through a mini rainforest teeming with tropical plants and flowers with
beautiful butterflies fluttering all around. Keep your camera out just in case one
decides to land on your nose for a selfie. The Jumalon Butterfly Sanctuary has an
impressive collection of butterfly specimen encased in glass that shows just how
diverse the buttery fly family truly is
Historical 1730 Jesuit House
You wouldn’t expect such a memorable experience to begin in a hardware store,
but it will. Stepping inside the 1730 Jesuit House feels like stepping 100 years
back through history.1730 Jesuit House is a local project that aims to preserve
one of Cebu’s historic sites. This ancient house has survived typhoons,
earthquakes, and foreign invasions, yet still stands to tell the tale
Man made. SM Mall Cebu If you want to experience life as a local, step into one of
the most popular shopping malls in Cebu. SM Mall is a great place to take your kids
to get out of the heat for a couple of hours with lots of activities. There is an ice-
skating rink, children’s playground, and arcade where you can rack up tickets to
win all sorts of prizes. Not to mention, SM Mall is located directly on the coast that
offers gorgeous, unobstructed views of the water- perfect for a family photo.
Special Interest Dive with Whale Sharks
The biggest fish in the world are right off the coast of the Philippines. Although
they are called “sharks”, these gentle beasts are far from what you may imagine.
Oslob Whale Sharks Tour Company is one of the most respected in the business.
They guarantee, with 99% certainty, that you will witness and have the
opportunity to swim alongside a mighty Whale Shark.
Region VIII – Western Samar
Natural Bangon Falls Bangon Falls or locally known as Bugtong Falls has an estimated height of
about 60 meters. It is actually a system of cascades, which you need to walk along the cascades
themselves to get to the first tier of the Falls or the main Falls. The track leading to the falls can be really
slippery, especially during raining season. Hence, you have to be very extra careful in your ascent. The
first level of Bangon Falls has a circular catching basin of approximately 30 meters in diameter, which is
really good for swimming and deep enough if you choose to dive.
Cultural Sarakiki-Hadang
Festival is celebrated in Calbayog City, Western Samar during the primary seven day stretch of
September. It is featured with an introduction of road artists dressed like chickens and doing their
chicken's romance movements.
Historical Samar Archaeological Museum
Is a small but very interesting Museum with the story off a priest in Samar. It includes old books,
ceramics, bones and parts of the old Calbayog cathedral.
Man made San Juanico Bridge
San Juanico Bridge or Marcos Bridge is part of the Pan-Philippine Highway and stretches from
Samar to Leyte across the San Juanico Bridge
Special Interest Water Rafting
Rafting and white water rafting are recreational outdoor activities which use an inflatable raft to
navigate a river or other body of water. This is often done on Whitewater or different degrees of
rough water. Dealing with risk and the need for teamwork is often a part of the experience.
Region IX - Zamboanga City
Natural Grande Santa Cruz Island
Great Santa Cruz Island is a small inhabited island in Zamboanga City in the southern region of the
Philippines that is famous for its pink coralline sand. The island, located 4 kilometres south of
downtown at the Santa Cruz Bank in the Basilan Strait, boasts the only pink sand beach in the
Philippines
Cultural Zamboanga Cathedral
The Metropolitan Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, commonly known as simply the
Zamboanga Cathedral, is a church located in Zamboanga City, Philippines. It is the seat of the
Archdiocese of Zamboanga
Historical Fort Pillar
The Real Fuerza de Nuestra Señora del Pilar de Zaragoza, also Fort Pilar, is a 17th-century military
defense fortress built by the Spanish colonial government in Zamboanga City, Philippines.
Man made Pasonanca Park
Construction of the park was started in 1912 by General John J. Pershing, Governor of the Moro
Province, and completed during the administration of the Frank W. Carpenter, Governor of the
Department of Mindanao and Sulu (1914-1920). Thomas Hanley, a parksman, arrived in 1912
from the United States at the request of Pershing to serve the same post at Pasonanca, and
was responsible for the original lay-out of the park.
The park also has a separate campsites for males and females, an amphitheatre, and a
convention center, among other facilities.
Special Interest Island Hooping
Zamboanga City contains 28 islands off the mainland
coast. The largest is Sacol Three of them ... Taguiti
Island; Tictabon Island; Tigburacao Island; Tumalutap
Island; Vilan Vilan Island; Visa Island; Vitali Island ...
Region X - Cagayan De Oro
Natural Mapawa Nature Park
This is a vast property abundant with magnificent waterfalls , imposing views, and exciting activities
nestled in the forest park in Cugman. It offers a relaxing environment for those seeking peace and
solitude as well as a site for fun and adventure for kids at heart of all ages. Rappel from a 65 foot
waterfall. Take a leisurely ride on horseback while exploring the 2,500-hectares property. Dip in its
spring-fed swimming pools or take the gripping zipline. The park also caters to group events and
conducts eco-lectures and team-building activities for companies, corporations and groups.
Cultural Capitol University Museum of Three Cultures
Museum of Three Cultures. Located at the Capitol University,
the museum holds a fascinating cultural archive of Northern Mindanao and
Butuan. It contains a vast array of artefacts of the Manobo and
Higaonon cultural traditions, which includes art objects, ceramics,
photographs and even furnishing of old sultans' homes.
Historical Museo de Oro
Museo de Oro in Xavier University, Corrales St. Founded in 1967 as Xavier
University Folklife through the iniative of Fr. Francisco R. Demtrios SJ, this
museum initially served as an audiovisual aid in teaching Cultural
Anthroupology and Folklore
Man made Seven Seas Waterpark and Resort
About us. pirate-themed waterpark in the Philippines. Established in November 2017, the waterpark
boasts of state-of-the-art facilities with over 12 thrilling slides, a 5,000 square meter dual wave pool,
400 meter long lazy river, and many more family friendly attractions and amenities
Special Interest Kagay White-water Rafting
Kagay Whitewater Rafting. Feel the rush of white-water rafting in the beautiful and spectacular
Cagayan de Oro River, and discover the thrill of nature at its wildest!
