Photo courtesy of Cebu Pacific
Photo courtesy of Cebu Pacific
Iloilo City is just one of many escapes sprawling with adventures to Discover Juan by Juan.
With picturesque islands just boat rides apart and centuries worth of history displayed through its various destinations and delicacies, the province of Panay Island is sure to keep your itinerary full.
When headed northeast of Iloilo City, island-hopping fanatics are welcomed to numerous neighboring islands such as Islas de Gigantes and Cabugao Damay to name a few. Offering unique experiences from intricate rock formations and freshly picked scallops to scenic beachfronts and clear waters, these remote locations also serve as a means for one to truly disconnect from their daily routines.
At the heart of the city, Jaro Cathedral invites faithful patrons to its Filipinized baroque architecture, which has withstood both natural and man-made phenomena from centuries past. And after an hour’s drive away from the city proper, Garin Farm will have you walking through its all-white sculptured interpretation of Heaven’s landing.
The night also has much to offer as the Dinagyang Festival blends each district’s traditional color with modern technology for a light-filled dance competition held every January between the seven districts inhabiting the province. Serving as a location that provides both relaxation in nature’s presence and a wide-spanning view of the surrounding greenery, the Bucari Pine Forest also boasts its cooler climate as a window from the warmer city proper.
The origins of Filipino dishes such as the La Paz batchoy, pancit Molo, and biscocho, a classic pasalubong for friends and family, are found in the province. Referencing Iloilo’s history, many of its delicacies are embedded with familial heritage from those native to the province to even those who have shared their culinary culture with the locals of previous generations.
With so many Filipinos residing in Metro Manila having roots in their provinces, Cebu Pacific encourages the younger generation to take a moment away from the city noise. Seize the chance to venture under low fares as well as multiple domestic and international flights to and from cultural hotspots like Iloilo, with many more to Discover Juan by Juan.
Book your next flight on the Cebu Pacific website, and visit their Facebook and Instagram pages to learn more.
