Top Things to do in Iloilo Province
Top 10 Free Things to do in Iloilo Province, Visayas
Discover the best top things to do in Iloilo Province, Philippines including Santo Tomas de Villanueva Church, Jaro Cathedral, St Joaquin's Church, Central Philippine University, St Anne Parish Church, Iloilo River Esplanade, St. Clement’s Church, Miagao Church, Guimbal Church, SM City Iloilo.
Restaurants in Iloilo Province
1. Santo Tomas de Villanueva Church
2. Jaro Cathedral
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 78 reviews
Reviewed By janevi2016 - Quezon City, Philippines
Jaro Cathedral is a prominent symbol of Catholic faith of the Ilonggos. Here, you can find the famous Our Lady of Candles or the " Nuestra Señora de la Candelaria" which is enshrined on the second floor of the cathedral outside of the church. Her feast is celebrated every 2nd of February. It is the first Marian National Shrine and it is one of the most celebrated feasts by the Ilonggos where masses are held from 4:30 in the morning until 7:00 in the evening on an hourly basis. History tells that the original church was destroyed by an earthquake Caycay in 1948 and was later repaired in 1956 by the first Archbishop of Jaro, the late Arch. Jose Maria Cuenco. Furthermore, it is also the first Marian image canonically crowned personally by the Pope and saint, Pope John Paul II.
3. St Joaquin's Church
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 23 reviews
Reviewed By rickyrose
Our first Church for Visita Iglesia after going to Garin Farm. Church is good place for worship. We had our Station of the Cross here
4. Central Philippine University
5. St Anne Parish Church
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 182 reviews
Reviewed By KIMI4812 - Quezon City, Philippines
It was my last day and I invited my husband to go to an anticipated Mass at Molo Church. Beyond our expectations, the Church reflects the Spanish influence and the beautiful altar provides honor to St. Anne, Mama Mary's mother who I have learned to invoke for help and intercession. Attending the 5:00 p.m. Mass we were impressed with the beautiful Church interiors from the ceiling to the main altars. The grounds infront of the Church were also quite interesting with the Plaza and the beautiful grounds providing a park for the tourists and the locals. Beside the Church is also the Convent which provides one with a glimpse of the buildings during the Spanish times. It is made of huge cobblestones and cement that lasted over a hundred years.
6. Iloilo River Esplanade
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 147 reviews
Reviewed By imisi
Very well thought out and implemented public project. Esplanade was a nice surprise. Nice walk on clean and well maintained pathways which was capped off by dinner in one of restaurants adjacent to esplanada!
7. St. Clement’s Church
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 15 reviews
Reviewed By PerlaMarieAsuncion
We also visited here with my family. it is Modern compared to the Jaro cathedral but I also like the style.
8. Miagao Church
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 15 reviews
Reviewed By Victorianlad - Melbourne, Australia
This Church marries the Filipino interpretation of European Baroque architecture with local touches such as figures dressed in traditional native clothing. The caretaker showed us through. It is as magnificent inside as out, but please donate as like all such buildings it is very expensive to maintain. The Catholic Church does so many good works so all donations are put to good use. It is also a place to (especially) find God. Unfortunately I was not there when Mass was on: otherwise, I would have attended.
9. Guimbal Church
10. SM City Iloilo
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 207 reviews
Reviewed By LolaGo1 - Washington DC, United States
Located across from my hotel, I spent a lot of time dining and shopping here, particularly at the Food Court where Casa Ilonggo became my favorite! There are also American and Filipino fast foods restaurants located here plus other shops. SM also has a Grocery Store, a Hardware Store, etc.
