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Escolta Museum
Opposite the Capital Theatre, the Escolta Museum houses a collection of photos and pre-war Manila paraphernalia.
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Orchid Farm
For something sedate, unwind at the orchid farm just out of Moalboal; a tricycle from Moalboal proper should cost P70.
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San Isidro Labrador Church
The impressive and stylishly time-worn pink-coral-stone and timber San Isidro Labrador Church was built in 1884.
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San Agustin Museum
A treasure house of antiquities that give the visitor tantalising glimpses of the fabled riches of Old Manila.
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St Joseph the Worker Cathedral
In the heart of town, this church was built in 1767, burnt to the ground in 1798 and rebuilt and enlarged in 1855.
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Banol Beach
A common stop is Banol Beach , a small sandy area with shelter from the sun. All fees are collected as you dock at each site.
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Timubo Cave
Near Esperanza on Pacijans northwest tip is touristy Timubo Cave, where a set of stairs leads down to a refreshing cave pool.
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Seng Guan Buddhist Temple
Further north, the Seng Guan Buddhist Temple is the centre of Manila’s Buddhist community. It’s not pretty but it’s big.
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Fort San Andres
For the best views of Romblon town, walk up the stairs to the ruins of this crumbling 17th-century fort overlooking the centre.
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Lugnason Falls
From barangay Tubod, a paved road leads 3km up to this pleasant waterfall, which cascades into a crisp and clean teal-green swimming hole.
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Palacio del Gobernador
Palacio del Gobernador, on Plaza de Roma, is a modern structure that houses the Intramuros Administration, custodians of the historic site.
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All Hands Resort
An unlikely location among industrial surrounds, but a nice stretch of sand to relax on midweek. Entry includes use of Nipa huts.
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Monument to Boy Scouts
A rotunda memorial at the busy intersection of T Morato and Timog Ave that commemorates the 24 boy scouts who died in a plane crash in 1963.
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Galleria Taal
The stunning Galleria Taal is a good example of a well-preserved ancestral house, now converted into a fantastic vintage camera museum.
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Luyang Cave
A vast limestone cave near the village of Lictin, en route to San Andres (guides in Lictin ask for around P550 to show your around).
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Siquijor Heritage Museum
Upstairs in the San Isidro Convent building is the small Siquijor Heritage Museum, with historical photographs and a few old santos .
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Chess Plaza
A shady spot in Rizal Park where regulars test each other and look for new blood with shouts to visitors of ‘Hey Joe, do you play chess?’
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Carbon Market
West of Fort San Pedro, the sprawling Carbon Market is a boisterous, cacophonous frenzy that seemingly never sleeps. It’s a must for market lovers.
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Manila Yacht Club
Just north of the Cultural Center of the Philippines complex you’ll notice the Manila Yacht Club , where the moneyed few keep their pleasure craft.
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Libuao Lake
This lake within the Sablayan Prison Farm is famed for its lotuses, and is a popular spot for fishing and boating (P150). Take a picnic and relax.
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