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Manila is a bayside city with a mix of Spanish colonial architecture and modern skyscrapers. The city’s name is derived from the nilad plant, a flowering shrub that once grew along the banks of the river in Manila. Places of interest include San Agustin Church, Manila Zoo, Manila Ocean Park and Coconut Palace.
This waterfall is located in the town of Cavinti, Laguna and is open from October to early June. Ride the rapids and take a dip in the cool water or go rafting right under the waterfall into Devil’s Cave. For more adventure, you should tackle the ladders and stairs over the gorge.
This is one of smallest active volcanoes in the world. Enjoy the lookout point at Tagaytay Ridge with its spectacular view of Taal Island, Lake Taal and Mount Macolod. Take a boat ride across the lake to the village of Talisay and trek up towards the rim of the volcano to view the surrounding area.
This is a large freshwater lake in Batangas with high sulphuric content. It is 2.5 meters above sea level and is sealed off from the sea by large volcanic eruptions in the 18th century. Taal Lake is fed by over 30 rivers, but has only one outlet, the Pansipit River.
This is a citadel built by Spanish conquistador, Miguel Lopez de Legazpi as a defensive fortress designed to protect the city of Manila. The key feature of the fort is the Walled City, also known as Intramuros. Visitors will also find Rizal Shrine, a replica of Jose Rizal’s prison cell and dungeons, and much more.
Also known as Luneta National Park, this is one of the largest urban parks in Asia. It consists of ornamental gardens, lawns, ponds, wooded areas and monuments. Here visitors will find Rizal Monument and a 46 meter flagpole guarded by sentries.
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