Discover Interesting Places in Iloilo Part 5

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INTERESTING PLACES IN ILOILO

Iloilo Province is filled with many natural and cultural spots worth exploring. Picturesque beaches are scattered across the seafood rich waters of Northern Iloilo where the islands of Gigantes and Sicogon in Carles, Concepcion, and Ajuy beckon. Head over to the Southern Iloilo to find well-preserved marine sanctuaries and heritage sites in San Joaquin and Miagao and peaceful grey sand beach havens in Guimbal, Tigbauan, and Oton. For nature lovers, there are many refreshing waterfalls, hiking trails, and highland areas in Central Iloilo just waiting to be discovered. You can find these cool spots in Bucari, Leon, Igbaras, Janiuay, Calinog, and Lambunao. Read More: http://www.exploreiloilo.com/do/place/iloilo-province/

Immaculate Conception of Mary Church

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Calinog’s Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception of Mary Church was initially constructed with light materials. It was reconstructed by Friar Cresencio Bravo in 1874 and was consecrated on September 27, 1883. Its baroque-style facade has a semicircular arched main entrance flanked by two openings, niches, pilasters and pediments. It has one nave and a transept

The pilasters mounted on the rectangular bases up to the pediment, dividing the façade into one whole rectangular bases up to the pediment. A one story building including pilasters and occuli (round small stain glass windows). The actual occuli are normally indicative of the second story of the church corresponding to the location of the organ loft. The front of the church is a plain brick or stone front.

There is a portico over the main door covering its two additional doors to the side of the main door. This normally also is indicative of a single nave church with a central aisle with side aisles.

On the front of the church we also find niches on the ground floor level in which are placed statues of Saint Francis of Assisi and San Lorenzo Ruiz (The first Filipino Saint). Read More: http://historicphilippines.com/our-churches/historic-churches-iv/immaculate-conception-calinog/

Islas de Gigantes

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Gigantes Islands also known as Islas de Gigantes (Islands of Giants) will put a smile even on the most grumpy face. This group of pristine islands consisting of about ten islands (including the two largest: Gigantes Sur and Gigantes Norte) is the second most underestimated dreamlike destination I found at the Province of Iloilo. Well Gigantes Islands are not a hidden gem compared to Concepcion however not so many tourists know about them probably due their remote location at the northernmost point of Iloilo Province.

In this article I’ll will share with you the best and most enjoyable way to travel to and around Islas de Gigantes and not worry about a thing. I am also sharing my insights of the highlights of this place as well as give you information about the prices, transportation, accommodation followed by some useful travel tips at the end of the article. Read More: http://www.balticmuse.com/2016/03/12/gigantes-islands-iloilo-philippines/

Malangabang Island

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Our destination was the island of Malangabang. As we approached the island, corals greeted us under the clear waters.

Malangabang Island has a quaint village, making it the most populated island among the 16 islands of Concepcion. The sand was white, yet coarse. There was a sand strip at the tip of the island that seemed to connect to another island.

The island has several enterprising residents, and dried fish is one of more popular businesses here. I learned how to dry fish and even pack them with salt. Malangabang Island may not be the island to visit in Concepcion, but it’s a good stop for supplies, since there are variety stores here. Concepcion may be unknown to most travelers, and this makes this place very relaxing and worth visiting. Read More: http://theislandexplorer.blogspot.com/2010/10/malangabang-island-concepcion-iloilo.html