Discover Interesting Places in Iloilo Part 4

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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/

Calle Real

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Calle Real , officially named as J.M. Basa Street, is a historic street located in the old downtown district Iloilo City Proper of Iloilo City, Iloilo, Philippines.The street often referred to as the “Escolta of Iloilo”. It is home to several fine examples of historic luxury American era neoclassical, beaux-arts, and art deco buildings. The street has been famous since the Spanish Era. However, its importance has dwindled and the street has become less maintained; yet there have been efforts to revitalize the street which includes the restoration of the historic buildings along the street and beautification projects.

Calle Real is noted for its historic buildings built many of which were built during the late 19th century until the early 20th century. Read More: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calle_Real,_Iloilo

Garin Farm

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GarinFarm is a multifaceted 14-hectare inland resort in San Joaquin, Iloilo, Philippines. In the versatile inland resort, you can find superb amenities of individually landscaped glass- walled rooms with a breathtaking view of the ocean or the mountains, a wide swimming pool for adults and children, a 5,000 sq. meter man-made lagoon for boat rides, sporty fishing and kayaking, and horseback riding, among many others. Read More: http://happytripz.com/my-garin-farm-adventure-at-san-joaquin-iloilo/

Other information:
Garin Farm Inland Resort Amenities

Brgy. Huna, San Joaquin
Iloilo, Philippines 5024
Telephone Number: +63 033 314 75 55
Mobile Number: +63 916 667 6851
Email: info@garinfarm.com / bookings@garinfarm.com
Amenities:

Hilltop Swimming Pool
Hilltop Fishing
Billiards
Hilltop Horseback Riding
Zipline (300 meters X 2)

Sitting
Superman

Golf Cart

Executive Conference Room
Hilltop Boating:

Single Kayak
Double Kayak
Pedal Boat
Rubber Boa

All-Terrain Vehicle

Restaurant

Iloilo River Esplanade

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It’s a hot summer day in the Philippines’ city of love, but the heat is nothing to a group of young Filipinos who seem to be in the middle of a dance routine. Their studio lies by the Iloilo River, their rehearsal space surrounded by palm trees and violet-pink flowers, at the public park that the Ilonggo people are proud to claim as their own.

Motorized vehicles reign supreme on Philippine roads, and Iloilo City is no exception, with cars and jeepneys roaring across the arteries of this city day in and day out.

But the Esplanade is the game changer. Here, Ilonggos have swapped 4-wheeled motorized vehicles for two-wheeled ones. The 1.2-kilometer riverside lateral park, which opened in 2012, is now a popular site for joggers, bikers, tourists, and locals looking for some breathing space in the bustling hub of Western Visayas. It is a stretch of peace and tranquility in an otherwise busy part of town. Read More: http://www.rappler.com/science-nature/environment/126236-iloilo-city-esplanade-people-project