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Things to see in Iloilo City (Philippines): 27 places and when to go
Iloilo City is a city in Philippines with around 388,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 27 places in and around it, mainly Temples (9), History (8), Museums and art (5). The best known are Jaro Cathedral, Camiña Balay Nga Bato and Molo Church. The best time to come is December to April; also possible: May and November. In June there are 12 h 37 of daylight, and in December, 11 h 23. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Philippines · 10.705, 122.545
- Population
- About 388,000
- Places
- 27 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Temples (9) · History (8) · Museums and art (5) · Architecture (4) · Nature (2) · Beaches (2)
- Best time
- December to April.
- Also possible
- May and November.
- Nearest airport
- CEB Cebu City/Lapu-Lapu City, 163 km as the crow flies
What to see in Iloilo City
The places in and around Iloilo City, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Jaro CathedralSeat of the Archdiocese of Jaro in the Philippines2.4 km
- Camiña Balay Nga BatoHistoric house in Iloilo, Philippines3.7 km
- Molo ChurchRoman Catholic parish church in Iloilo City, Philippines843 m
- Jaro BelfryBell tower in Iloilo City, Philippines2.5 km
- Museo IloiloLocal museum in Iloilo City, Philippines2.6 km
- Baliguian LighthouseLighthouse in the Philippines103 km
- Brandy MuseumBrandy museum in Iloilo City, Philippines1.5 km
- Celso Ledesma HouseDeclared Heritage House in Iloilo City, Philippines3.2 km
- Dingle ChurchChurch in Iloilo, Philippines36 km
- Mandurriao ChurchRoman Catholic church in Iloilo City, Philippines1.7 km
- Forbes BridgeBridge in Iloilo City, Philippines2.5 km
- Fort San PedroFort in Iloilo City, Philippines4.3 km
- San Jose ChurchRoman Catholic parish church in Iloilo City, Philippines3.5 km
- Iloilo Central Business DistrictHistoric and central business district of Iloilo City3.1 km
- Iloilo Museum of Contemporary ArtArt museum in Iloilo City, Philippines1.5 km
- Mount BalacbacanHill in the Philippines17 km
- Museum of Philippine Economic HistoryMuseum in Iloilo City, Philippines3.3 km
- National Museum of the Philippines – IloiloRegional museum in Iloilo City, Philippines2.6 km
- Carpenter BridgeBridge in Iloilo City, Philippines613 m
- La Paz ChurchRoman Catholic church in Iloilo City, Philippines3.0 km
- Arevalo ChurchRoman Catholic church in Iloilo City, Philippines3.7 km
- Santa Barbara ChurchRoman Catholic church in Santa Barbara, Iloilo in the Philippines14 km
- University Church, Central Philippine UniversityChurch on the campus of Central Philippine University2.8 km
- Villa BeachBeach in Iloilo City, Philippines4.2 km
And the other 3, by what you come to do:
- Beaches: Arrecife Bantegue
- Food and drink: La Paz Public Market
- With kids: WaterWorld
When to go to Iloilo City
The best time to visit Iloilo City is December to April; also possible: May and November. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBest time11:26
- FebBest time11:40
- MarBest time11:56
- AprBest time12:14
- MayPossible12:29
- JunBetter not12:37
- JulBetter not12:34
- AugBetter not12:21
- SepBetter not12:03
- OctBetter not11:45
- NovPossible11:30
- DecBest time11:23
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 12 h 37 of daylight, and in December, 11 h 23. In January, 27 of the 27 places are at their best.
When to go to Philippines in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Iloilo City
The nearest main airport is Mactan Cebu International Airport (CEB, Cebu City/Lapu-Lapu City), 163 km as the crow flies. How to get around Philippines (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Miag-ao5 places35 km
- Bacolod15 places48 km
- Cebu City23 places154 km
- Dumaguete7 places176 km
- Camiguin6 places288 km
- Legazpi, Albay7 places304 km
And all of Philippines, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Iloilo City?
The best known: Jaro Cathedral, Camiña Balay Nga Bato, Molo Church, Jaro Belfry, Museo Iloilo. In all, 27 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Iloilo City?
December to April; also possible: May and November. In June there are 12 h 37 of daylight, and in December, 11 h 23.
How do you get to Iloilo City?
The nearest main airport is Mactan Cebu International Airport (CEB), 163 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Iloilo City as the destination and these 27 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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