The Hidden Gems of the Philippines: The Famously Unknown

The Philippines is a country located in southeast of Asia. The country is a travel destination itself as it is surrounded with picturesque view with green forest and blue ocean truly Philippines is a hidden gem itself. Here are some different locations in the Philippines that are famous but not quite that known to everyone.

Cadapdapan Rice Terraces

Rice terraces are not unusual in the province of Bohol. In the hinterlands of the island are these carved hills and mountains, perhaps not as grandiose as those in Cordilleras, but uniquely beautiful just the same. There are rice terraces in the towns of Lila, Dimiao, Sierra Bullones and Jagna, but many locals say that the most beautiful in the province are located in the town of Candijay.

“We travel not to escape life, but for life not to escape us.” – Anonymous

San Isidro Siargao

The Municipality of San Isidro is strategically located at the eastern part of Siargao Island. It is bounded in the Northern: Municipality of Burgos; South: in the between Municipalities of Pilar & Del Carmen; East: Binoni Point of the Municipality of Pilar: and West: in between the Municipalities of Del Carmen and San Benito.

Kalanggaman Islands

Kalanggaman is the perfect place for those who want to recharge mental pressures and emotional stresses. You can pick your own spot and savor some alone time to listen to the sound of the wind against the leaves of trees while watching the dance of the graceful waves. It will definitely help calm the nerves.

Dauis Bridge

Catch the beautiful soft setting sun. Make sure to be at one of the bridges that connect Tagbilaran City to Dauis town before 5:00 o’clock in the afternoon. Enjoy the view of sunset in Tagbilaran City as is hides behind the island of Panglao while observing the local scene of small outrigger boats and fishing gears along Tagbilaran Strait and locals passing by the bridge on foot or in public transportation.

Pacifico Siargao

Pacifico is a wave most visitors of Siargao won’t get to see. Many don’t know about it because everybody is focused on the fame of Cloud 9, but a one hour trip to the north-east of the island can be worth it in the right conditions.