Philippines Holiday Guide
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Manila is the capital of the Philippines; a densely populated, bustling city. Stroll along the Baywalk to see the beautiful sunset, take in Intramuros, the walled city and go shopping in Chinatown. There are also numerous religious sights – the most significant are probably the statue of the Black Nazarene, said to having healing powers, and Manila's impressive cathedral. Trendy Malate has great nightlife. Outside the city, there are numerous beach resorts. Boracay has beautiful white sands, boat excursions, diving and a range of other activities. Puerto Galera is closer to Manila, while Pagapud has both beaches and the unique Bantay Abot cave, where you can escape from the sun, and nearby Timmantang Rock, said to be the male equivalent of the cave.

Although the extensive beaches and resorts are the main attractions of the Philippines, you should also see some of the historical and cultural sights. Vigan is a beautiful Spanish Colonial town, with an ornate cathedral. The rice terraces at Banaue are more impressive than they sound; layers and layers of rice fields climbing the sides of steep valleys. Bohol has a clutch of impressive attractions; tarsiers, which are tiny and endangered monkeys, the Chocolate Hills, which look as though (but sadly, don't taste as if), they're made from cocoa, and Baclayon, which has numerous historical attractions.