Things to do & places to visit in Visayas, Philippines

Visayas #1 destination in Philippines 2023. The average rating score is 4.15 based on 67.0k traveler reviews, of 348 attractions. Timezone: Asia/Manila, current date and time: Wednesday, May 08, 2024, 2:22.

Top things to do (21)

Top places to visit (30 attractions) view more »

4.5 White Beach (6.578 reviews)
- Wonderful clear waters and white sand with entertainment and shops nearby
Beaches

Boracay’s most popular beach is famous for its amazing sunsets and its white sand that stays cool in hot weather. See more..
4.5 Yapak Beach (Puka Shell Beach) (2.813 reviews)
- Bright blue water, wide shore
Beaches

The second largest beach on Boracay, this popular destination is also called Puka Shell Beach after the prevalent white seashells. See more..
4.5 Basilica del Santo Niño (2.165 reviews)
- Most important attraction to visit during Sinulog festival.
Wednesday: 5:00 AM - 7:00 PM Speciality Museums • Religious Sites

This famous church dates back to the early Spanish colonial era. The Church was founded by the Augustinian friars since their arrival in 1565. You could also find in the church the miraculous image of Sto. Nino (Child-Jesus). See more..
4.5 Ayala Center Cebu (1.818 reviews)
- Well thought out design
Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM Shopping Malls

This is one of the better design malls that I've ever been in. There's a small park inside so children can play. Also many of the restaurants are accessible without coming inside the building. There's a large variety of shops. Something for everyone. See more..
4.5 Ariel's Point (1.411 reviews)
- Amazing value for money, great experience.
Points of Interest & Landmarks

Ariel's Point is an eco-adventure destination located a scenic boat ride away from Boracay Island. With five cliff-diving platforms (from 3 to 15 meters) and ample opportunities for swimming, snorkeling, kayaking, and paddleboarding in a tropical setting, Ariel's Point is the perfect destination for Boracay travelers who want to experience the raw beauty of the Philippines while also having fun with fellow travelers. The daytrip package includes a round-trip boat ride to Ariel's Point, a BBQ buffet, bottomless beverages (beer, soda, rum), afternoon snacks, and various activities (cliff diving, snorkeling , kayaking, paddleboarding, and boardgames). The current rate is 2,800 php per person. Bookings can be made through our main office at the Boracay Beach Club or by visiting our website. See more..
4.5 Tumalog Falls (1.106 reviews)
- Beautiful
Waterfalls

Beautiful falls which are down a very steep hill - cars can’t go down it so there are lots of motorbikes waiting to take you down and up for 50 pesos each way. You can walk like we did which isn’t that bad. The falls are beautiful and weren’t too busy when we visited. You are able to swim in the pool - it is rather cold! Very impressive size and natural beauty. Not too developed which is good to see. See more..
4.5 Diniwid Beach (945 reviews)
- Stunning beach.
Beaches

A cliffside footpath connects this small, serene beach with its louder and larger cousin, White Beach. A great place for a quiet picnic. See more..
4.5 Cambugahay Falls (929 reviews)
- Fun place to spend some time
Waterfalls

We spent a fun couple of hours at the waterfalls. Beautiful blue water. We arrived with our scooter, there is parking for them just at the entrance to the falls, parking fee is going by donations, so you pick how much you want to pay, and those guys really watch over the scooters. The entrance fee is normally 10 php, but we got there early so no one was there, we got in for free. There are 3 Tarzan swings, different heights, 50 php for unlimited swings. They are really fun, I was scared before the first swing but you just have to go and after that it was just all fun. Then you can stand under the smaller falls to get a nice shoulder / back massage and just lounge in the water. There are some vendors there, I think they open around 9 to buy some food. We got there around 7:30/8:00 and it wasn't crowded at all, so I would suggest to go early. It's definitely worth a visit! See more..
4.5 Kalanggaman Island (755 reviews)
- Heaven on Earth
Spent More than 3 hours Nature & Wildlife Areas

Picture perfect postcard of a paradise island. Fine, white sand and turquoise, clear water. Access to the island is regulated so you dont have to deal with hordes of tourists. Getting there is not easy, but it's so worth it. See more..
4.5 The Ruins (643 reviews)
- Really lovely
Historic Sites • Architectural Buildings

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4.5 Dumaluan Beach (607 reviews)
- Better than Alona beach
Beaches

This beach will leave you speechless! It is not for passionate swimmers, but if you like to enjoy the white sand and clean water this is the place for you. It is a lot better than Alona beach, it is less crowded and more charming. The tricycle ride price to get from Alona to Dumaluan beach is 150PHP. That is the standard price, don't let anyone charge you more. There is a restaurant near the beach if you want anything to eat or drink. Prices are reasonable. See more..
4.5 Apo Island Marine Reserve (592 reviews)
- Fantastic.... You don't need a guide
Reefs • Nature & Wildlife Areas

Brilliant snorkelling for varied coral, Turtles and fish. 100 pesos per person fee total if staying on the island. An amazing must see island experience. Stay on the island if you can, to get the early morning or late afternoon snorkelling without the day trippers. Coral is stunning, with many varieties, colours and sizes. Also plenty of fish to see. The highlights are the various species of turtles, which can be found all over the beach area (we saw 7, 1 at over 1m long and 2 varieties), and not just the area bouyied off as the feeding sanctuary. They say you need a guide at 300 pp to see the turtles, but this is nonsense. We also saw a local guide encouraging some Chinese daytrippers to take selfies right next to the turtles. Just get in and swim around yourself. See more..
4.5 Pescador Island (565 reviews)
- Island apart
Islands

It's an awesome day trip! Take a boat from almost anywhere in Moalboal, sit back, relax and enjoy the 25 to 35 minute ride to Pescador Island. It's just a small little outcrop in the middle of the straight between Cebu and Negros. We don't usually go for the Island itself (there's nothing really on it and it is protected), but it is a favorite spot to hang out, snorkel, dive, and enjoy the beautiful coral reefs surrounding it. I spent my 49th birthday out there. We had three boats full of family and just partied! See more..
4.5 Casa Gorordo Museum (488 reviews)
- Rich in history
Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums

Casa Gorordo is a house museum located in the historic Parian district of Cebu, the oldest city in the Philippines. Built in the 1850's, it lived through several important social changes that shaped modern Filipino identity. A tour of the house provides visitors insightful glimpses into the history of Cebu and the rich cultural heritage of Cebuanos. The museum is one of the Philippines' National Historical Landmarks. See more..
4.5 San Juanico Bridge (390 reviews)
- San Juanico Bridge - Pride of the Philippines
Bridges

The San Juanico Bridge, is an arch-shaped truss bridge in the Philippines stretching from Samar to Leyte crossing the San Juanico Strait. It is part of the Pan-Philippine Highway. It is the longest bridge in the Philippines spanning a body of water with a length of 2.16 kilometers. See more..
4.5 Simala Shrine (303 reviews)
- Hopeful Prayers
Religious Sites

Went here for a Religious Tourism and it was divine. The place is truly solemn and reverent. Feels like that any prayer of a sincere heart will be granted by this place. Visiting here on weekdays are much more preferable too as lesser people will be around. See more..
4.0 Chocolate Hills Natural Monument (2.780 reviews)
- Amazing natural hills
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 11:30 PM Geologic Formations

If you are travelling to Bohol island, this is the only place you must go. Skip other places if you like to spend less money. Tarsier and phyton will pay 100 pesos/person per each location and Loboc river will cost you 850 pesos per person for the boat ride. We were departing from hotel in the Alona beach. They are many local individual travel agent at the beach front. Try to bargain. For the private tour they offer 3500 pesos pls remember this is only for the transportation not including entrance fee. We were able to get 2500 pesos for one day tour. Make sure you get the car you want it. Since we were only 3 person so they gave me toyota vios not a van. The travel time from Alona beach to the chocolate hills was around 2 hours and along the way we noticed they were couple using tricycle also going there. And if you like to spend less money when return to the airport, try using tricycle it costs only 100-150 pesos and only 5-6 minute ride from Alona beach. See more..
4.0 Kawasan Falls (1.924 reviews)
- Great fun
Spent 2-3 hours Waterfalls

We had booked a 7:00 am with Kawasan Canyoneering Company. They didn’t show up on the confirmed time, nor did they answer phone calls. Our hotel came to the rescue and booked a 10:30 tour with a company, I think they were called Denver Canyoneering. Super great tour company, very friendly staff. The canyoneering takes about 4 hours. I willingly admit, I am a bit out of shape and was easily 20-30 years older than the rest of the group but had no problem keeping up. But I think I will pay for it tomorrow when I wake up but it will be worth it. See more..
4.0 Magellan's Cross (1.824 reviews)
- Historical place
Historic Sites

This is the spot where Ferdinand Magellan planted a cross in the soil in 1521 and claimed the Philippines for Spain. See more..
4.0 Tarsier Conservation Area (1.656 reviews)
- Unique animals
Nature & Wildlife Areas

Located on the main road from the city, the bus cost 30 pesos each... You then need to walk about 500m or so to the sanctuary. Paid a small fee of 80 pesos each and were shown around the sleeping Tarsiers by a guide in the surrounding forest. Was a beautiful experience. See more..
4.0 Taoist Temple (1.486 reviews)
- A peaceful and breezy break from the city
Religious Sites

The temple is free to visit and offers great views of Cebu city. There’s also seats, breeze and a lot of shade so we took a welcome rest from the city heat. I found it one of the more interesting attractions in Cebu. We didn’t pray or observe people praying, we just enjoyed the temple’s architecture and view. The Taoist temple is just out of the main part of Cebu City - a white taxi can be used to get here for around 100 pesos. You can either ask the taxi to wait for you or catch one on the way back. There isn’t a pool of taxis outside waiting for the return journey but don’t be overcharged by someone saying they will take you for 400 pesos. Just walk down the hill for 10 mins, past the security gate and flag down a metered taxi from there. See more..
4.0 Willy's Rock (1.368 reviews)
- Most Photograph
Points of Interest & Landmarks

Boracay’s most recognizable attraction is this oddly shaped volcanic formation topped by a statue of the Virgin Mary. See more..
4.0 Fort San Pedro (1.290 reviews)
- A historic must-visit
Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM Historic Sites

This fort was built in the early 1700s to protect against Muslim raids. See more..
4.0 Crystal Cove Island (1.166 reviews)
- Wonderful island
Islands

Wonderful island that has a really nice view with mini museums for shells, paintings and even a bird sanctuary. An hour to walk is not enough to appreciate the beauty of the resort. Experience the waves under the caves and feel the breeze of the air. Such a wonderful experience not to be miss See more..
4.0 Virgin Island (1.132 reviews)
- More of a food market... But still fun
Islands

Nothing really "virgin" about this sandbar. It's covered in food stalls. Still it makes for pretty pictures and good eating. Try the Sea Cucumber and Sea Urchin! See more..
4.0 Tops Lookout (1.003 reviews)
- VISIT
Observation Decks & Towers

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4.0 Lapu Lapu Statue (977 reviews)
- A piece of History...
Monuments & Statues

Of all the places we were, this was one of the ones that touched us the most, for the sake of being Portuguese and having been the place where Ferdinand Magellan was killed. Unlike everything that surrounds this place, here everything is spacious and minimally organized and careful. Tributes are paid to Lapu Lapu (named as the first Philippine national hero), the Ferdinand Magellan, commander of the first fleet that circumnavigated the world and all the historical achievements accomplished by the Spaniards in this stoppage. See more..
4.0 Mahogany Forest (822 reviews)
- Stop-over is a must.
Forests

One of the grandest man-made forests. It is a usual stop-over point for picture taking in Bohol. Just be careful when taking photos because cars are on and off due to location is situated in the highway. See more..
4.0 Philippine Tarsier and Wildlife Sanctuary (735 reviews)
- Short and sweet visit to see these cute mammals
Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Spent < 1 hour Nature & Wildlife Areas

The sanctuary a property of Philippine Tarsier Foundation which primary mission is to save the Philippine Tarsier, its habitat and other wildlife. See more..
4.0 Hinagdanan Cave (698 reviews)
- bohol batcave
Caverns & Caves

2.5 kilometers from Dauis, near Pangalo Island Nature Resort See more..