Philippines

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A tropical island country where English works. Cebu bundles resorts, island-hopping and diving, which suits both family and friends trips.

Currency: PHP
Language: English & Tagalog
Visa: Visa-free for 30 days (Korean passport)
Power & plug: 220V · Type A/B

Philippines currency guide — today's rate & payment tips

Best time to visit · Dec–May

Visa and entry rules change often. Check your government's travel advisory or the local embassy before you go.

Average temperature by month

Based on Cebu · 5-year average

26° Jan

26° Feb

27° Mar

28° Apr

28° May

27° Jun

27° Jul

27° Aug

27° Sep

27° Oct

27° Nov

27° Dec

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Cebu

Resorts sit on Mactan Island while the city centre is on Cebu proper — the two are different trips.

39 sights 9 guides Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB)

Manila

Manila is the capital of the Philippines, located in the southwestern part of Luzon Island. As the hub of Metro Manila, it's a city most travelers to the Philippines pass through.

45 sights 9 guides Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)

San Juan

San Juan is a small city within Metro Manila in the Philippines, with churches and parks scattered throughout. Its compact size makes it easy to explore on foot.

44 sights 9 guides Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)

Top sights in Philippines

Nature

Visayas

The Visayas is one of the Philippines' three main island groups, alongside Luzon and Mindanao, comprising Cebu and numerous other islands scattered around the Visayan Sea. Along Cebu's southern coast, you can look out over the sea bordering this vast archipelago, making it a great place to feel the Philippines' geography firsthand. The draw here isn't any particular facility, but the open coastline and the view of islands stretching into the distance.

Nature

Mactan

Mactan is an island just off the east coast of Cebu, a densely populated area divided between Lapu-Lapu City and the municipality of Cordova. As the home of Cebu's international airport, it serves as the gateway to Central Philippines travel, with resorts and diving and snorkeling spots lining its coast that draw many travelers for marine activities.

Temples & religious sites

San Agustin Church

A Roman Catholic church in Manila, Philippines. It's a great place to take your time exploring both inside and out.

Castles & palaces

Malacañang Palace

Malacañang Palace, the official residence of the Philippine president in Manila, serves as the country's political center. Viewing its exterior offers a glimpse into Philippine history and politics.

Parks & gardens

Rizal Park

A historic urban park in Manila, Philippines. It's a pleasant place for a stroll and a rest, while also giving you a sense of Manila's history.

Temples & religious sites

Manila Cathedral

This is the seat of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Manila, a cathedral dedicated to the Virgin Mary. As a symbolic site honoring the Philippines' patron saint, it draws many pilgrims.

Temples & religious sites

Diocese of Kalookan

A Catholic diocese overseeing the northern part of Metro Manila, part of the Archdiocese of Manila. It covers South Caloocan, Malabon, and Navotas.

Temples & religious sites

Masjid Al-Dahab

Masjid Al-Dahab is a mosque located in the predominantly Muslim area of Manila's Quiapo district, considered the largest in Metro Manila. It stands as the area's leading Islamic cultural landmark.