Tips & Tricks
Taal Volcano (Talisay, Batangas, Luzon) – this volcano and lake (located 2 hours south of Manila) is another eco-tourist destination. Taal is reputed to be the smallest active volcano in the world! One of the most visited tourist spots in the Philippines, this geological wonder is actually a volcano within a lake within a volcano. […]
Mount Pinatubo (Cabusilan Mountains, Luzon) – a 3-hour drive northwest of Manila will take adventurous eco-tourist to another active Filipino volcano: Mount Pinatubo. Its last eruption was in 1991. It is one of a chain of volcanoes known as the Luzon volcanic arc, which is the result of the Oceanic Philippine plate being sub ducted […]
Star City (Vicente Sotto St, Manila, Metro Manila) – this is another Manila area amusement park (located near the Cultural Center of the Philippines in Pasay City). An array of roller coaster, Ferris wheel, water and swing rides rule the day here. While the regular admission (to the park only) is P65, the “ride-all-you-can” admission […]
Manila Ocean Park (666, Behind Quirino Grandstand, Luneta, Manila, Metro Manila 1000) – this is the country’s first world-class marine theme park and a premiere educational facility. An integrated urban resort with marine life attractions and aqua-themed hotel, the park is geared towards an all-year, all-weather destination for locals and tourists. Attractions here include an […]
Manila Southwoods Golf and Country Club (Congressional Rd, General Mariano Alvarez, Cavite) – located 34 km. south of Manila, this is one of the better golf courses in the Philippines (taking advantage of the local topography). This golf club boasts two (2) Championship Jack Nicklaus Signature golf courses: The Legends and The Masters (the first […]
Mayon Volcano (Albay, Luzon) – located 9 hours southeast of Manila (via car) this is an active volcano within a natural park in Albay (Luzon Island). Adventurous eco-tourists interested in seeing an active volcano will note that this volcano spewed lava as recently as September 2014 (causing nearby locals who lived within 6 km of […]