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Best Cities in Philippines

Complete city guides for 10 destinations in Philippines — itineraries, top attractions, visa info, and booking links.

⭐ 9.5
Palawan
El Nido Palawan
Limestone karst lagoons, Bacuit Bay island hopping, secret beaches, and the world's most beautiful coastline.
Best: Dec–May ~$55/day
⭐ 9.1
Aklan
Boracay
White Beach — 4km of powdered coral sand, windsurfing, cliff jumping, and spectacular kitesurfing sunsets.
Best: Nov–May ~$60/day
⭐ 9
Bohol
Bohol & Chocolate Hills
1,268 conical hills, Philippine tarsiers (world's smallest primate), and Loboc River cruise.
Best: Nov–Jun ~$45/day
⭐ 9.2
Surigao del Norte
Siargao
Cloud 9 surf break, coconut forest, lagoons, cave pools, and the Philippines' hippest island.
Best: Sep–Feb ~$45/day
⭐ 9.3
Batanes
Batanes
The Philippines' most dramatic and remote — Ivatan stone houses, rolling hills, and rugged northern seas.
Best: Feb–Jul ~$80/day
⭐ 9.3
Palawan
Puerto Princesa Underground River
UNESCO World Heritage — 8.2km river through a spectacular cave system, one of the New 7 Wonders of Nature.
Best: Nov–May ~$50/day
⭐ 9.2
Palawan
Coron Palawan
WWII Japanese shipwreck diving, Lake Barracuda, Kayangan Lake crystal waters, and pristine island hopping.
Best: Nov–May ~$55/day
⭐ 9.1
Ilocos Sur
Vigan
Best-preserved Spanish colonial city in Asia — calesa rides, bagnet, and cobblestone Crisologo Street.
Best: Nov–May ~$35/day
⭐ 9.1
Albay
Mayon Volcano & Bicol
World's most perfect volcanic cone, whale shark swimming in Donsol, and pili nut cuisine.
Best: Dec–May ~$40/day
⭐ 9.5
Palawan
Tubbataha Reef
UNESCO World Heritage dive site — sharks, manta rays, and pristine coral in the Sulu Sea.
Best: Mar–Jun ~$200/day