Top 4 Best Tourist Spots in Zamboanga City: 2024 Itinerary, Places to Visit, Activities, Travel Guide

"The Latin City of Asia" was given to Zamboanga City because of their language called "chavacano," similar to Spanish. The city is situated on the Southern side of the Zamboanga Peninsula and on the Northern side of Basilan. Aside from their language, the city is also prominent with their "vinta," a colorful and stunning sailboat or watercraft that is usually used by the locals. Using Google Maps, had a walking tour to their top tourist spots and destinations.

The Ruins (Mansion) Talisay (travel from Bacolod)

I was at the entrance The Ruins, in Talisay City, Negros Occidental, when I saw its artistic and gigantic shadow. With my backpack, of course on my back, that’s why it’s called backpack because it’s really on my back, right? Upon paying the entrance fee, I headed to the fountain area, sat on the bench and was staring at the structure for 20 minutes. The ambiance was relaxing because the area is surrounded by gorgeous landscape. Below are the facts written on the printed materials on the wall - courtesy of the Management.

Mt. Mantalingahan, Palawan: Hike Guide, Difficulty, Height

Mt. Mantalingajan or Mantalingahan is situated in Rizal, Palawan, more than 4 hours travel from Puerto Princesa City. Since Manta (another name given) is located on a secluded municipality, its beauty remains hidden to many hikers, thus, its richness is well preserved. A few hikers I met said that it is a combination of Mt. Halcon in Mindoro and Mt. Guiting-Guiting in Romblon.

Molo Church, Ilo-Ilo

Molo Church or the St. Anne Parish is situated in front of the town plaza.  Molo is actually one of the seven districts of Iloilo City which formerly called Parian (Chinatown) because the residents here were mostly Chinese. Then it was changed into Moro because of the frequent arrival of Muslim pirates from Mindanao, but later evolved in this name – Wikipedia.com.

Jaro Cathedral, IloIlo

Jaro Cathedral is another example of the historical baroque architecture in the country. Built in 1864 by the order of Mariano Cuartero, who is the first bishop of Jaro. In 1948, this structure was destroyed by an earthquake and was restored in 1956 by the order of the first archbishop Jose Ma. Cuenco. The famous orator, Graciano Lopez Jaena was baptized in this church. In 1976, this church was proclaimed as Historical Landmark by the National Historical Institute.

SULU MUSEUM

Some of the works of Abdulmari Asia Imao, a National Artist for Sculpture.

The provincial museum of Sulu is a two-story building that houses the relics, documents, paintings and other historical memorabilia of Sulu. Previously, this building housed the Library of Sulu.What's interesting inside are the Chinese wares and documents such as the 1878 Land Lease Agreement between the sultanate of Sulu and British North Borneo Chartered Co.

Bangui Windmills, Ilocos Norte: Tourist Spots, Location, Description

Bangui Windmills are one of the top tourist attractions in Ilocos Norte. It is a place that converts wind energy into electrical energy. This wind farm has 20 units of 70-meter high wind turbines, stretching along the 9 kilometres shoreline of Bangui and is facing the South China Sea. Each of the turbines is 326 meters apart. READ: TOURIST SPOTS IN ILOCOS NORTE

Kapurpurawan Rock Formation, Ilocos Norte: Tourist Spots, Location

Kapurpurawan Rock Formation is one of the top tourist attractions in Burgos Ilocos Norte. It's a limestone formation curved by the pressure of the waves and the acidity of the water, the limestone by the hill was shaped into something artistic. READ: TOURIST SPOTS IN ILOCOS NORTE

Guimbal Church, Iloilo

Guimbal Church is situated by the highway of Guimbal, Ilo-Ilo, and can easily be recognized because of its unique facade. After my visit at Miag-Ao Church, I traveled around 30 minutes to Guimbal. According to my research, Guimbal Church or St. Nicholas of Tolentino Church doesn’t have any record to when I was erected or established, however, it was completed between 1769 and 1774 under Friar Juan Campos. In 1893, it was further enlarged but later destroyed by fire during the Revolution in 1896 to 1898.

PACO PARK AND CEMETERY, MANILA

Paco Park is a recreational garden area and served as Manila's municipal cemetery during the Spanish colonial period. This structure was built in the 18th century and was completed in 1822. Its original design is to be a municipal cemetery for the influential and aristocratic Spanish families living in Manila and Intramuros but also served as the peaceful dwelling place for those victims of the cholera epidemic.