Southern Iloilo – Churches, History, and Coastal Views
San Joaquin
- San Joaquin Church and Camposanto
- Explore Igbaclag Cave (optional adventure)
- Try linutik or native soups at local carinderias
Miagao
- Miagao Church (UNESCO)
- Miagao Town Plaza and Municipal Hall
- Visit local weaving centers (hablon)
Guimbal
- Guimbal Watchtower & beach park
- Mangoes and tsokolate batirol by the sea
Tigbauan & Oton
- Tigbauan Church (Latin American design)
- Oton’s coastal strip for early dinner
- Oton’s pottery and loom weaving (quick visits)
Central Iloilo – Inland Towns and Cultural Stops
Pavia
- Red brick Pavia Church
- Pottery workshops and shops
Sta. Barbara
- Santa Barbara Church and Revolutionary Marker
- Iloilo Golf and Country Club (oldest in PH)
Cabatuan
- Neogothic Cabatuan Church
- Cabatuan Cemetery
Janiuay
- Twin cemeteries (Spanish & Chinese)
- Janiuay Church ruins and bell tower
Lambunao
- Tinagong Dagat eco-tour
- Kayak or bamboo raft on calm lake
- Farm-to-table lunch with locals
Northern Iloilo – Island Hopping or Coastal Culture
Option 1: Concepcion Island Hopping
- Island hop to Pan de Azucar, Agho Island, and Bulubadiangan Sandbar
- Trek Mount Manaphag (for adventure seekers)
Option 2: Carles – Gigantes Islands
- Island tours: Cabugao Gamay, Antonia Beach, Tangke Lagoon
- Eat-all-you-can scallops
- Optional overnight stay
Option 3: Estancia Coastal Town
- Estancia Fish Port (for early risers)
- Seaside lunch at Estancia Boulevard
- Visit nearby Danao-Danao Islet or Solong Cave
Northern Inland & Cultural Discoveries
Ajuy
- Hike to Marbuena Island or relax in Paraiso Verde Resort
- Native delicacies like tinu-om and kadyos baboy langka
Barotac Viejo & Barotac Nuevo
- Known as “Football Capital of Iloilo”
- Try native kakanin (puto, kutsinta, baye-baye)
- Visit the football field and local church
Passi City
- Sugarcane plantations and muscovado mills
- Pintados de Pasi Festival (if visiting in March)
- Iloilo’s inland city with rich traditions
Cultural Trail + Chill Wrap-up
Dumangas
- Dumangas Church (baroque)
- Talaba (oyster) feast at coastal eateries
- Iloilo River Cruise or Mangrove Eco Park
Leganes
- Peaceful rural town near the city
- Visit clay artisans and small chapels
- Try tambi-tambi (fried rice snack)