Location: Iloilo City
Top Things to do in Iloilo City
What to do and see in Iloilo City, Visayas: The Best Free Things to do
Iloilo City, officially the City of Iloilo (Hiligaynon: Dakbanwa/Syudad sang Iloilo; Kinaray-a: Syudad kang/ka Iloilo; Filipino: Lungsod ng Iloilo; Spanish: Ciudad de Iloílo) is a highly urbanized city on southeastern tip of Panay island in the Philippines. It is the capital city of the province of Iloilo where it is geographically situated but, in terms of government and administration, it is politically independent. In addition, it is the center of the Iloilo-Guimaras Metropolitan Area, as well as the regional center and primate city of the Western Visayas region. In the 2015 census, Iloilo City had a population of 447,992 inhabitants, with a 1.02% population annual growth rate. For the metropolitan area, the total population is 946,146 inhabitants.
Restaurants in Iloilo City
1. 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.
2. Central Philippine University
3. 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.
4. 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!
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. Santo Nino de Arevalo Parish Church
8. Iloilo City Hall
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 43 reviews
Visit the Iloilo City Gallery, Tourism Office and the Penthouse on the 8th floor to see the view of the Iloilo River and the city.
9. Smallville Complex
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 107 reviews
Reviewed By G2Kpauly - Melbourne, Australia
I went here to eat some dinner and have a look around. Yeah it seemed fairly quiet on a Wednesday night. I'm sure later it gets busy and on weekends. One good thing is it's really safe as police and security everywhere so good for foreigners at night.
10. Santa Barbara Church
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 28 reviews
Reviewed By janevi2016 - Quezon City, Philippines
Sta Barbara Church is the place where you can find the historical declaration of Philippine Independence mural painting inscribed at the back of the church. The church was declared as a national treasure because of its historical value and importance. It was built in the 18th century by the Augustinian friars. The structure is said to be neoclassical because of its design and the materials where is built from.
