Lonely Planet Philippines
Lonely Planet’s Philippines is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Cruise past the secluded beaches, pristine lagoons and rocky islets of the Bacuit Archipelago, join the adrenaline junkies wakeboarding, surfing, climbing and snorkelling on the Bicol peninsula, and choose which stretch of pearly white sand on which to escape the crowds; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of the Philippines and begin your journey now!


Inside Lonely Planet’s Philippines Travel Guide:

Up-to-date information - all businesses were rechecked before publication to ensure they are still open after 2020’s COVID-19 outbreak

NEW top experiences feature - a visually inspiring collection of the Philippines best experiences and where to have them

What's new feature taps into cultural trends and helps you find fresh ideas and cool new areas

NEW pull-out, passport-size 'Just Landed' card with wi-fi, ATM and transport info - all you need for a smooth journey from airport to hotel

Improved planning tools for family travellers - where to go, how to save money, plus fun stuff just for kids

Colour maps and images throughout

Highlightsand itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests

Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots

Essential infoat your fingertips - hours of operation, websites, transit tips, prices

Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sightseeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss

Cultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - history, people, music, landscapes, wildlife, cuisine, politics

Over75 maps 

Covers Manila, Luzon, Mindoro, Boracay, Visayas, Cebu, Mindanao, Palawan

 

The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet’s Philippines, our most comprehensive guide to the Philippines, is perfect for both exploring top sights and taking roads less travelled. 

 

About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we've printed over 145 million guidebooks and phrasebooks for 120 languages, and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You'll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, videos, 14 languages, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more, enabling you to explore every day. 

 

'Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.' – New York Times

 

'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves; it's in every traveller's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' – Fairfax Media (Australia)

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Lonely Planet Philippines
Lonely Planet’s Philippines is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Cruise past the secluded beaches, pristine lagoons and rocky islets of the Bacuit Archipelago, join the adrenaline junkies wakeboarding, surfing, climbing and snorkelling on the Bicol peninsula, and choose which stretch of pearly white sand on which to escape the crowds; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of the Philippines and begin your journey now!


Inside Lonely Planet’s Philippines Travel Guide:

Up-to-date information - all businesses were rechecked before publication to ensure they are still open after 2020’s COVID-19 outbreak

NEW top experiences feature - a visually inspiring collection of the Philippines best experiences and where to have them

What's new feature taps into cultural trends and helps you find fresh ideas and cool new areas

NEW pull-out, passport-size 'Just Landed' card with wi-fi, ATM and transport info - all you need for a smooth journey from airport to hotel

Improved planning tools for family travellers - where to go, how to save money, plus fun stuff just for kids

Colour maps and images throughout

Highlightsand itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests

Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots

Essential infoat your fingertips - hours of operation, websites, transit tips, prices

Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sightseeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss

Cultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - history, people, music, landscapes, wildlife, cuisine, politics

Over75 maps 

Covers Manila, Luzon, Mindoro, Boracay, Visayas, Cebu, Mindanao, Palawan

 

The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet’s Philippines, our most comprehensive guide to the Philippines, is perfect for both exploring top sights and taking roads less travelled. 

 

About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we've printed over 145 million guidebooks and phrasebooks for 120 languages, and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You'll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, videos, 14 languages, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more, enabling you to explore every day. 

 

'Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.' – New York Times

 

'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves; it's in every traveller's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' – Fairfax Media (Australia)

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Overview

Lonely Planet’s Philippines is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Cruise past the secluded beaches, pristine lagoons and rocky islets of the Bacuit Archipelago, join the adrenaline junkies wakeboarding, surfing, climbing and snorkelling on the Bicol peninsula, and choose which stretch of pearly white sand on which to escape the crowds; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of the Philippines and begin your journey now!


Inside Lonely Planet’s Philippines Travel Guide:

Up-to-date information - all businesses were rechecked before publication to ensure they are still open after 2020’s COVID-19 outbreak

NEW top experiences feature - a visually inspiring collection of the Philippines best experiences and where to have them

What's new feature taps into cultural trends and helps you find fresh ideas and cool new areas

NEW pull-out, passport-size 'Just Landed' card with wi-fi, ATM and transport info - all you need for a smooth journey from airport to hotel

Improved planning tools for family travellers - where to go, how to save money, plus fun stuff just for kids

Colour maps and images throughout

Highlightsand itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests

Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots

Essential infoat your fingertips - hours of operation, websites, transit tips, prices

Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sightseeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss

Cultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - history, people, music, landscapes, wildlife, cuisine, politics

Over75 maps 

Covers Manila, Luzon, Mindoro, Boracay, Visayas, Cebu, Mindanao, Palawan

 

The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet’s Philippines, our most comprehensive guide to the Philippines, is perfect for both exploring top sights and taking roads less travelled. 

 

About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we've printed over 145 million guidebooks and phrasebooks for 120 languages, and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You'll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, videos, 14 languages, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more, enabling you to explore every day. 

 

'Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.' – New York Times

 

'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves; it's in every traveller's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' – Fairfax Media (Australia)


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781787016125
Publisher: Lonely Planet
Publication date: 02/15/2022
Series: Travel Guide Series
Edition description: 14th ed.
Pages: 472
Sales rank: 152,263
Product dimensions: 5.00(w) x 7.70(h) x 0.80(d)

Table of Contents

Plan Your Trip

Welcome to the Philippines 6

The Philippines Map 8

Philippines' Top Experiences 10

Need to Know 18

First Time Philippines 20

Month by Month 22

Itineraries 25

Diving in the Philippines 29

Outdoor Activities 35

Eat & Drink Like a Local 40

Regions at a Glance 45

On the Road

Manila 48

Around Manila 95

Corregidor 97

South of Manila 97

Tagaytay & Lake Taal 97

Taal 101

Batangas 102

Anilao 103

Mt Banahaw 104

Pagsanjan 104

Lucban 105

Lucena 106

North of Manila 106

Angeles & Clark Airport 107

Subic Say & Olongapo 109

Mt Pinatubo Region 111

North Luzon 113

Zambales Coast 116

Southern Zambales Coast 116

Iba & Botolan 117

North of Iba 118

Lingayen Gulf 118

Bofinao & Patar Beach 118

Hundred Islands National Park 118

San Juan (La Union) 119

Ilocos 121

Vigan 121

Laoag 126

Pagudpud & Around 128

The Cordillera 129

Baguio 131

Kabayan 138

Mt Pulag National Park 140

Sagada & Around 140

Bontoc 145

Around Bontoc 146

Kalinga Province 147

Banaue 149

Around Banaue 152

Kiangan 154

Northeast Luzon 155

Baler 155

San Jose 158

Northern Sierra Madre Natural Park 158

Tuguegarao 159

Santa Ana 160

Batanes Islands 160

Batan Island 160

Sabtang Island 163

Itbayat Island 164

Southeast Luzon 165

Bicol 168

Daet & Bagasbas 168

Naga 169

Mt Isarog National Park 171

Caramoan Peninsula 171

Tabaco 174

Legazpi 174

Around Legazpi 178

Sorsogon 179

Bulusan Volcano National Park & Around 180

Donsol 180

Pilar 182

Catanduanes 182

Virac 184

Puraran 184

Around Catanduanes 185

Masbate 185

Masbate Town 185

Around Masbate Island 187

Ticao Island 188

Marinduque 188

Boac 189

Gasan & the West Coast 191

East Coast 191

Mindoro 192

Puerto Galera 194

Calapan 204

Roxas & Around 205

Bulalacao 206

San José 206

Mt Iglit-Baco National Park 208

Sablayan 209

On the Road

Boracay & Western Visayas 211

Boracay 212

Panay 226

Kalibo 227

Roxas 230

Antique Province 232

Iloilo 234

Guimaras 241

Negros 243

Bacolod 244

Mt Kanlaon

Natural Park 249

Silay 250

Sagay 253

San Carlos 253

Sugar Beach 253

Punta Ballo 255

Apo Island 255

Dauin 256

Dumaguete 257

Valencia & Around 263

Bais City & Around 264

Siquijor 264

Larena 266

San Juan & Around 266

Lazi & Around 268

Cantabon 269

Romblon Province 269

Tablas Island 270

Romblon Island 272

Sibuyan Island 274

Cebu & Eastern Visayas 277

Cebu 279

Cebu City 279

Around Cebu City 292

Malapascua Island 295

Bantayan Island 298

Toledo 300

Moalboal 300

Lilo-an & Sumilon Island 305

Camotes Islands 305

Pacijan Island 306

Poro Island 307

Ponson Island 307

Bohol 308

Tagbilaran 308

Panglao Island 312

Balicasag Island 316

Pamilacan Island 316

Cabilao Island 317

Chocolate Hills Loop 317

Anda 320

Ubay 321

Talibon 321

Leyte 321

Tacloban 323

Ormoc 326

Maasin 328

Padre Burgos 329

Panaon Island 331

Biliran Island 332

Naval 333

North of Naval 333

East & South of Naval 333

Higatangan Island 334

Manpipi Island 334

Samar 334

Catarman 334

Bin Island 336

Allen 336

Dalupiri Island 337

Calbayog 338

Catbalogan 338

Borongan 339

Guiuan 340

Cahcoan Island 341

Mindanao 342

Northern Mindanao 346

Cagayan de Oro 346

Camiguin 350

Surigao 356

Siargao 359

Southern Mindanao 364

Davao 365

General Santos 371

Lake Sebu 372

Mt Apo 373

Samal Island 374

Talikud Island 374

Western Mindanao & Zamboanga Peninsula 375

Zamboanga City 376

Palawan 377

Puerto Princesa 379

Sabang & the Underground River 386

Southern Palawan 388

Port Barton 389

San Vicente 393

Taytay 394

El Nido 395

Busuanga & the Calamian Islands 405

Understand

History 416

People & Culture 424

Environment 430

Directory A-Z 436

Transport 443

Survival Guide

Health 448

Language 453

Index 461

Map Legend 470

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