Iloilo Travel Guide

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  • Iloilo.
      Iloilo.
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  • My room at Iloilo business hotel.
      My room at Iloilo business hotel.
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  • Iloilo Business Hotel.
      Iloilo Business Hotel.
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  • River Queen Hotel.
      River Queen Hotel.
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  • The reception at the River Queen Hotel.
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Explore Iloilo

Things to Do  

Take a picture at the Jaro Belfry

Take a picture at the Jaro Belfry, Iloilo

 IamPam Says:  The Jaro belfry is just in front of the Jaro Cathedral so there is no way that you'll miss it. This is the only belfry that is not attached to the cathedral itself 

Visit Jaro Cathedral

Visit Jaro Cathedral, Iloilo

 IamPam Says:  A big part of your activity in IloIlo is to check out the old churches around the city. The Jaro Cathedral is one of them and I think one of the most accesible churches around. Just ride a jeepney with a Jaro signage and ask the driver to drop you off the Cathedral. It's... 

Different Faces of Iloilo City

Different Faces of Iloilo City, Iloilo

 imeley Says:  Iloilo City is located in the southern shores of Panay Island. The City faces Iloilo Strait and Guimaras Island, thus making it harbor and anchorage for ships. Syudad sang Iloilo is a highly urbanized city in the Philipines and the capital city of Iloilo with a population of... 

Molo Church

Molo Church, Iloilo

 imeley Says:  Molo Church (St. Anne Parish) for me is the most beautiful church in Iloilo City. White coral rocks were used for the construction. It has always been the venue for "Simbang Gabi" during my early childhood days. 

Museo de Iloilo

Museo de Iloilo, Iloilo

 imeley Says:  Museo de Iloilo is located on Bonifacio Drive, Iloilo Cit near Iloilo Provincial Capitol just accross Atrium and managed by Iloilo Cultural Research Foundation Inc. and its aim is to maintain and develop cultural education, research and tourism through safeguarding and... 

SM Mall

SM Mall, Iloilo

 hulahula46 Says:  4 story mall with plenty of shops and eateries. Genreally cheap to average prices. Includes a few internet cafes and movie theatres and even a little train that takes kids around one of the lower floors. Watch out for Bo's Coffee, though its good, you dont get much and there... 

Taking pictures of flowers ands plants

Taking pictures of flowers ands plants, Iloilo

 imeley Says:  Golden Coconut Fruits "Cocos nucifera" Large round, hard shelled golden nut with a white pulp and hollow interior containing a milky juice. 

Taking pictures of flowers ands plants

Taking pictures of flowers ands plants, Iloilo

 imeley Says:  If you are interested in flowers and plants, take time to look at them. In Iloilo, there are plenty of them! Definitely the cheapest! No fees required. Just a little motivation and a little bit of a " garden enthusiasm" from yourself. 

Taking pictures of flowers ands plants

Taking pictures of flowers ands plants, Iloilo

 imeley Says:  Bougainvillea Glabra "Snow White" Vigorious, evergreen or semi-evergreen, woody stemmed, scrambling climber with round-oval leaves. 

Hotels  

Hotels  

River Queen Hotel.: Simple but really nice place to stay.

River Queen Hotel.: Simple but really nice place to stay., Iloilo

 cachaseiro Says:  I stayed one night at the River Queen Hotel on one of my trips to iloilo and i was really happy there.The hotel is actually quite simple and my room was simple with just a fan, but i am quite ok with that and the price of 395 Pesos for a room was certainly also nice.The... 

Iloilo Business Hotel.: Excellent hotel in a good loction.

Iloilo Business Hotel.: Excellent hotel in a good loction., Iloilo

 cachaseiro Says:  I stayed a couple of days at the Iloilo Business Hotel as i was attending a wedding there and thought i would stay right where the party was.the hotel is one of the nicer and pricier in Iloilo and i found it to be quite nice.My room had everything i am asking for a was spacy... 

Ong Bun Pension House: offers the lowest rate in town

Ong Bun Pension House: offers the lowest rate in town, Iloilo

 clarice_ldr Says:  i haven't stayed here nor see the rooms but friends who have were satisfied & keep coming back. Located at the very heart of the City & rates are really very affordable. (as of Mar 2008) Aircon with Bathroom: P385 - SingleP480 - DoubleP635 - Triple Non-Aircon w/... 

Highway 21 Hotel: New & Affordable

Highway 21 Hotel: New & Affordable, Iloilo

 clarice_ldr Says:   Single (1 single bed) P600Superior (1 double bed) P750Standard (2 single beds) P800Mabuhay (2 double beds) ** 2 Persons P900** 4 Persons P1100De Luxe (1 matrimonial bed & 1 single bed)** 2 Persons P800** 3 Persons P950Economy (2 double decks & 1 single bed)** 3 Persons... 

Restaurants  

Ted's La Paz Batchoy: My great experience with batchoy

Ted's La Paz Batchoy: My great experience with batchoy, Iloilo

 IamPam Says:  Ted's Old timer La Paz Batchoy is an institution in Ilo-Ilo. They have been in business since 1945. And because this is the most famous Batchoy place in Ilo-Ilo, every tourist must dine in here to taste thier famous batchoy dish.Ted's has a lot of branches around Ilo-Ilo,... 

Tatoy's Manokan: Ethnic Ilonggo Cuisine

Tatoy's Manokan: Ethnic Ilonggo Cuisine, Iloilo

 imeley Says:  Tatoy's Manokan is popular among the locals and tourists. It serves ethnic Ilonggo cuisine. Best days to dine is on weekdays. Weekends tends to be over crowded. Favorite dish: Lechon Baboy, Lechon Manok, Sinigang na isda, Fresh buko juice & rice. 

Breakthrough sa Villa: Don't Miss The Fresh Seafood!

Breakthrough sa Villa: Don't Miss The Fresh Seafood!, Iloilo

 clarice_ldr Says:  Not to miss in Iloilo is Breakthrough Seafood Resto in Villa (they also have a branch in SM City foodcourt) don't miss their Grilled Fish -- you get to choose the kind of fish & they'll cook it for you. 

Tatoy's Manukan: Chicken Inasal

Tatoy's Manukan: Chicken Inasal, Iloilo

 mikoykoy Says:  Place is located at baybay (beach/seaside). You can experience the best chicken inasal (barbeque) in Iloilo. This were we usually bring our friends and officemates who visited us in this place. Chicken inasal, Scallops, Oyster, Diwal (angel wings) 

Nightlife  

The Avenue: Laid back night out
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The Avenue at IloIlo is a trendy laid back night spot. It is a collection of bars and restaurants in the middle of hotels and other commercial building. For me, it is the most modern place I've seen in IloIlo city. This place is perfect for chilling out and people watching.

Dress Code: Come as you are

Written Feb 7, 2013

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Transportation  

Trans-Asia Shipping Lines
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In going to Boracay, one alternative cheap fare tips would i suggest. Indeed, planes would be more expensive going back route to Cebu bound from Caticlan airport. But, just an experienced, we prefer van for hire going to Ilo-ilo City then boat to Cebu rather than booked an aircraft. We arrived at Ilo-ilo port around 5:30pm. while waiting on board, we go to their city preferably at Jollibee to buy foods for dinner. The regular fare is 750.00 but luckily, we discounted the price at only P500.00 each person then much we saved a P500.00 since we are two.

Written Apr 28, 2013

Phone: +63 (032) 254-6491

Website: http://www.transasiashipping.com/

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Off The Beaten Path  

MIAG-AO CHURCH
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Miag-ao Church

Interested in churches? Are you a catholic? This is the place to go. Exactly 40 km from Iloilo City, Miag-ao Church is one of four Philippine Churches on the Unesco's world heritage list. Built between 1787 and 1797.

Updated Aug 20, 2005

Website: www.tourism.gov.ph/

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