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Iloilo City is the capital of the Western Visayas, or Region VI of the Philippines. The heavily urbanised zone of Panay island and half of Negros island consists of six provinces and a prolific sixteen city divisions, of which Iloilo is the administrative centre. Iloilo is close, then, to the likes of Bacolod City in Negros Occidental, Cebu, the second city of the Philippines, and Tagbilaran City, Bohol. All in all, the city of half a million people is a major pulse point in the archipelago nation. ... Read more »

With attractive colonial architectural and wide promenades, Iloilo City is a dynamic hot spot in the Visayas. From baroque and neoclassical landmarks to beach resorts, the city plays host to a diverse line-up of tourist targets. The former “Textile Capital of the Philippines” serves up nonpareil relics of the colonial past, from the Customs House to Old Calle Real, the Museo Iloilo to Iloilo Central Public Market. In good Filipino fashion, a panoply of vibrant festivals dot the annual events calendar, from the venerable Feast of Nuestra Señora de la Candelaria to the colourful Dinagyang Festival. Bulabog Putian National Park is a must for avid nature lovers. The small reserve is rich with vivid fauna and flora and acts as a perfect counterweight to the city’s profuse urban charms.

ILOILO CITY'S TOP 10

10. Iloilo Fish Market is a good place to people-watch and observe local life.	5. Iloilo Central Public Market is a wonderful network of handicraft and food stalls.
9. San Jose Church is a vital ecclesiastical landmark!	4. Old Calle Real is a fine heritage artery in the city
8. Cabatuan Church is a major neoclassical gem!	3. Customs House is a singular emblem of Iloilo City.
7. Old Capitol of Iloilo is a national historical site.	2. Bulabog Putian National Park unfurls some remarkable landscapes and caves.
6. Anhawan Beach is a prominent resort area.	1. Miagao Church is part of the “Baroque Churches of the Philippines” UNESCO World Heritage Site.

ILOILO CITY EVENTS

Feast of Nuestra Señora de la Candelaria is a paramount civic holiday on February 2.

Paraw Regatta is a major 36.5 km maritime race and cultural festival held over one week in February.

Dinagyang Festival is a venerable religious and cultural festival held in late January.

WHEN TO GO

Iloilo City has a tropical climate not atypical of the Philippines and Southeast Asia. The wet season moves in on the city from June to November, with relatively dry conditions the rest of the year.

Of the 80 in (2,032 mm) of rain to fall on Iloilo every year, a full 85% occurs over the six month monsoon season.

On the whole, temperatures waver between 73°F (23°C) to 90°F (32°C) for the year.

GETTING AROUND

Iloilo International Airport is a vital hub on the island of Cebu. The airport serves 1.5 million passengers per year and destinations like Manila, Cebu, Cagayan de Oro and Davao.

The ferry is a vital mode of transport in Cebu and the Visayas. Countless operators flit from island to island and port to port.

Within Iloilo, taxis, jeepneys and tri-shaws populate city streets.

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