Day 1: Iloilo city tour
Arrival and hotel check-in
Upon your arrival at Iloilo International Airport, make your way to your hotel, so you can check-in and settle in. If you need a little rest following the short flight, spend some to relax or take a quick nap. Once everyone is ready and geared up, step outside your hotel, and head to the first stop of our Iloilo day 1 adventure – La Paz Market.
Breakfast at La Paz Market
A great way to kick off an adventure in Iloilo is to drop by La Paz Market. Wonderfully chaotic and colorful, it’s an intriguing market full of timeless smells and sights. What’s more, the market is loaded with mouthwatering and hearty treats that will surely appease your taste buds and gastronomic urges, including the extremely tasty La Paz Batchoy.
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Visit Molo Cathedral and Molo Mansion
Looking for awesome free things to do in Iloilo? Then, make sure to include a visit to Molo Cathedral and Molo Mansion to your Iloilo travel itinerary! Aside from their free entrance fees, these Iloilo attractions also have eye-catching architectural designs that will unleash your inner shutterbug.
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Drop by Museo de Iloilo
Dive into the rich culture and history of Panay Island by hitting the Museo de Iloilo. Billed as one of the must-see attractions in Iloilo, this treasure trove is home to an array of exhibits and artifacts that date back to the 19th century.
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Swing by Camina Balay nga Bato
Take a pleasant stroll down memory lane with a sojourn to Camina Balay ng Bato – the Avancena clan’s 150-year ancestral home. Here, you’ll get to see their unique collection of displays, including antiques and hablon. Plus, a visit to this historic house lets you indulge on a tasty snack combination of tsokolate and pancit molo.
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Chasing sunset at Iloilo Esplanade
Take a walk along Iloilo Esplanade and admire the magnificent view of the river, as the sun goes down. Trust us, it’s absolutely one of the best free things to do in Iloilo.
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Experience Iloilo’s nightlife
Still have plenty of energy left in the tank? Although Iloilo isn’t known as a party destination, the city has a lively nightlife scene that can give you a pulsating party. To experience the best nightlife in Iloilo, swing by the trendy bars and dance clubs in Smallville Complex.
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Day 2: Guimaras Day trip
Want to savor the sweetest mangoes in the whole archipelago? Why not spend the whole day exploring the mango capital of the Philippines – Guimaras? Not only will it let you go on a mango eating spree, but it will also give you a chance to spot a bunch of mesmerizing sites. With a day trip to Guimaras, you’ll get to visit Lawi Bay, Guisi Ruins and Lighthouse, Trappist Monastery, Oro Verde Mango Plantation, Pitstop, Windmills Guimaras, Smallest Plaza, Guimaras Provincial Capitol and Balaan Bukid Shrine.
Day 3: Make final preparations
Start your 3rd day in Iloilo on a high note by waking up early, and catching the sunrise. If you’re staying in a seaside resort, feel free to take a swim. Afterwards, eat a healthy and full breakfast either at the resort or a restaurant nearby.
Hit Alubihod Beach
Yearning for a dose of Vitamin Sea? With its pristine white sands and clear waters, you’ll definitely get your fix at Alubihod Beach. Spend at least 30 minutes on this cove, swimming and relishing its gorgeous scenery. Once you’ve found your beach bliss, travel back to mainland via a pump-boat ride from Jordan Port.
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Drop by Miag-ao Church
No trip to Iloilo is complete without a visit to Miag-ao Church. Praised for its elaborate Baroque architecture, this 18th century fortress church is, after all, declared as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1993. As you step inside the church, you’ll also get to see its dazzling gold-plated sanctuary.
Iloiolo 3-day itinerary in a nutshell
Day 1
- 05:30 AM: ETA Iloilo International Airport
- 06:30 AM; ETA Hotel/check-in and rest
- 08:20 AM: Depart from hotel
- 09:00 AM: ETA La Paz Market/Breakfast
- 10:30 AM: ETA Molo Cathedral
- 11:30 AM: ETA Museo de Iloilo
- 01:00 PM: Lunch
- 02:00 PM: ETA Camina Balay ng Bato
- 04:30 PM: ETA Iloilo Esplanade/Wait for the sunset
- 07:00 PM: Dinner
- 08:00 PM: Depart for Smallville Complex
- 09:00 PM: ETA hotel/lights out
Day 2:
- 07:00 AM: Check out at your hotel/depart for Ortiz Wharf
- 07:45 AM: ETA Ortiz Wharf/ depart for Guimaras
- 08:00 AM: ETA Jordan Port, Guimaras/meet tour guide
- 08:10 AM: Breakfast
- 08:45 AM: Start of day tour
- 12:00 PM: Lunch
- 02:30 PM: End of day tour
- 03:00 PM: Check-in at a resort or hotel/rest or siesta
- 05:00 PM: Explore the area and admire the sunset
Day 3:
- 06:00 AM: Wake up/watch the sunrise
- 07:00 AM: Breakfast
- 07:30 AM: Depart for Alubihod Beach
- 08:30 AM: ETA Alubihod Beach
- 10:00 AM: Depart for Jordan Port
- 10:30 AM: ETA Jordan Port/depart for Iloilo mainland
- 11:00 AM: ETA Ortiz Wharf Port
- 11:30 AM: Lunch
- 01:30 PM: ETA Miag-ao Church
- 02:30 PM: Head back to the city proper
- 03:30 PM: ETA Iloilo city proper/make final preparations/travel to the next destination
Where to go next?
Can’t get enough of Iloilo’s fascinating beauty, culture and food? For those who have the luxury of time and money, you may either head to the island paradise Boracay or the province’s emerging destination – Islas de Gigantes. Alternatively, there are tons of awesome destinations that are practically near Iloilo, including Negros Oriental, Bacolod, Aklan, Capiz and Antique.
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