Top 10 Tourist Spots (Landmarks) in Visayas

1. Boracay
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Boracay is undoubtedly the most visited
among the tourist spots in Visayas. This is
the favorite hangout of famous celebrities
and tourists. Boasting its white sand beach
and extraordinary nightlife, Boracay really got
the attention of many. Boracay is located in
Malay, Aklan, Visayas, Philippines.

2. Lake Balanan
Lake Balanan is a mysterious lake existed
because of a 6.8 magnitude earthquake on
1925. The lake is surrounded by forest which
is a perfect place to relax and have some
fresh air. Swimming in the pool, kayaking in
the lake, riding boats, zipline adventure are
some of the things to do in Lake Balanan. The
lake is situated in Siaton, Negros Oriental,
Visayas, Philippines

3. Pescador Island
Pescador Island is a beautiful island that looks
like disc from afar. This is a popular diving site
in Visayas which is a home of thousands of
sardines famous by the name The Sardine
Run of Pescador Island. Dives are from 50
200 meters drop. The island
has Cathedral underneath. It is huge hole with
caves inside enough for a person to explore. This amazing dive site is located in
Moalboan, Cebu, Visayas, Philippines.

4. Chocolate Hills
Chocolate Hills, as per the name implies, it
is composed of hundred of cute chocolate-like
hills. They look like chocolate because the
hills are covered with grasses and during
summer, grasses dries and make the hills
look brown. This is one of the major
attractions in Visayas where you can gaze
one of the wonders of the earth. Chocolate
Hills are located in Bohol, Visayas, Philippines.

5. Bantayan Island
Bantayan Island is famous tourist destination
in Visayas for its powdery white sand beach.
Walking barefoot into the shallow waters or in
the shore, you can feel the soft sand
underneath. This beautiful beach is located
in Cebu, Visayas, Philippines.

6. Lake Balinsasayao
Lake Balinsasayao is a 1, 000 feet deep
lake. The lake is surrounded by forest which
is a home of many wild plants and
animals. Kayaking in the lake will be a
great experience. There is a viewing deck
uphill where you can have a wide view of the
lake.

7. Cebu Taoist Temple

Cebu Taoist Temple is one of the most visited
tourist spots in Visayas. Although it is an 81 steps
high which represents 81 chapters in the
scriptures of Taoism, many tourists and visitors
climb it eagerly to know whats their fortune
written in the fortune sticks. Getting to the top
will need your extra energy. Cebu Taoist Temple is located in Cebu, Visayas,
Philippines.

8. Basilica De Santo Nio

Basilica De Santo Nino is the famous church in
Visayas and the oldest church in the
Philippines. The name was is inspired by the
mystical story of Santo Nio offered by Spaniards
which was untouched by fire when Spaniards burnt
the barangays. The location where the Santo Nio
was found is where Basilica De Santo Nio is still
standing today.

9. Camotes Islands
Camotes Islands is one of the best
destinations in Visayas especially if you
want to have some beach adventures.
Camotes Islands is actually a group of
islands in Camotes Sea. Beaches in
Camotes Islands are clean and
unspoiled. There are also major
attractions in the islands like Holy Crystal Cave, Lake Danao, Buho Cave, and more!

10. Panglao Island

Panglao Island is considered to be the
best summer destination in Bohol.
Panglao island is where you can enjoy
white sand beaches, great dive sites
and cheap to world-class
accommodations and awesome
nightlife.