I went on an expedition independently in Iloilo which was recognised as "The City of Love" here in the Philippines. I spent two nights and I was able to accomplish my itinerary timely.
I checked-in at Ong Bun Pension House which is located in Iloilo City Proper. Check out my hotel review here.
Here are the places I visited. By the way, I woke up at around 5:00 am so I can go see these sites and I came all the way from the city proper using public transportations like jeepneys, tricycles or by foot (if necessary).
Watch my Iloilo, Guimaras and Bacolod video here.
1. Calle Real
Location: J.M. Basa Street, Iloilo City
Calle Real or is now called J.M. Basa Street is one of the go-to tourist spots in downtown Iloilo City Proper.
A commercial centre of Iloilo which has been providing a world-class development of the world trade and sugar industry in the 19th century. The architecture of the buildings built in the 20th century has been preserved.
If you wish to see a classy vintage buildings then you can visit Calle Real and appreciate the Spanish-era like. Check out more photos and videos here.
2. Roberto's Restaurant
Location: 61 JM Basa St, Iloilo City A restaurant serving comfort food since 1978 where you can find the must-try Siopao in Iloilo. They have variety of meals from rice meals, sandwiches, lumpiang shanghai, meatballs, friend chicken etc.
You can dine-in and take out your orders. It's a small establishment, not a fine dining restaurant but it will give you the comfort and tasty food that you are looking for when you arrive in Iloilo. Schedule: Open everyday from 8am-7pm Contact number: (033) 335 0484
Check out more photos here.
3. Garin Farm Pilgrimage Resort
Location: San Joaquin, Iloilo
For only P150, you will experience a 14-hectare farm located in San Joaquin, Iloilo where you can catch a glimpse of farm animals like goats, carabaos, chickens, cows, doves, and many more. It is a place for people who are seeking for agriculture, religious and leisure-like adventure in one getaway.
They also offer rooms if you wish to stay overnight or water and land activities like kayaking, horse riding, fishing, billiards, zip-line and a whole lot more. More photos and videos here!
Schedule: Open everyday (8:00 am to 6:00 pm) Contact number: 0916 667 6581
4. San Joaquin Church
Location: San Joaquin, Iloilo
It's a 22 minute walk or 8 minutes by tricycle from the Garin Farm. A Roman Catholic Church in the municipality of San Joaquin, Iloilo and was declared a National Treasure by the National Museum of the Philippines. More photos and videos here.
5. Miagao Church
Location: Miagao, Iloilo
Construction of this church began in 1787 while Fray Francisco M. Gonzales, O.S.A. was the parish priest of this town and Domingo Libo-On was Gobernadorcillo. The church was completed in 1797. It served as the fortress against muslim raiders. In 1898, during the revolution, the church was destroyed and subsequently rebuilt. It was damaged by fire in 1910. It was badly damaged by earthquake in 1948. Restoration work began in 1960 and completed in 1962. More videos and photos here!
6. Camina Balay Nga Bato
Location: Arevalo, Iloilo City
A well preserved ancestral house which became a heritage site for food lovers, antique collectors and travellers. It is regarded as a "stone house" because the walls are made out of stone and no metals affixed to the walls when they built it.
You can indulge their Tsokolate with house tour for only P150. They also offer buffet lunch, tsokolate and pancit molo, minimum of 10 person for P500/person. Schedule: Open everyday (8:00 am to 6:00 pm) Contact number: (033) 336 3858 or 0917-3055355
7. Molo Mansion
Location: Yusay-Consing Mansion, Locsin St, Molo, Iloilo
A visually attractive mansion fronting Molo Plaza and St. Anne Parish Church/Molo Church in Molo, Iloilo. You can buy your souvenirs here from Kultura Filipino merchandise. They also sell local pasalubong and they have paintings upstairs to admire.
Alongside the mansion, you will see limited shops like cafe, food stall etc. NO ENTRANCE FEE. More photos and videos here!
Schedule: Open everyday (8:00 am to 8:00 pm) Contact number: (033) 320 9602
8. Molo Church / St. Anne Parish Church
Location: Molo, Iloilo
This neogothic style church is just across the street from the Molo Mansion. It is generally know as “the feminist church” because of the all-women ensemble of saints represented in 16 statues perched on the aisle pillars. More photos and videos here!
9. Netong's Restaurant
Location: La Paz Public Market, Rizal St, La Paz, Iloilo City
One of a must-try restaurant in Iloilo City located inside the La Paz Public Market. Netong's is well known for its original La Paz Batchoy. They have been serving appetizing Filipino food since 1940s. More photos and videos here! Schedule: Open everyday (6:00 am to 8:00 pm) Contact number: (033) 396 2189
You can also rent a car going to these places. Book here.
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