Iloilo City Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city of the Philippines and capital of the province of Iloilo
About Iloilo City
It is considered ahighly urbanized citywith a government separate from the province. Along with nearbyGuimaras, the city forms theMetro Iloilo-Guimarasmetropolitan area. Iloilo City lies on the southern coast of Iloilo province, The city's history traces back to pre-colonial times as the center ofMadja-as, but written history states that Iloilo originated from the town ofOton, an outpost founded by Spanish conquistador Miguel Lopez de Legazpi. Raids by Chinese and Moro pirates forced the relocation of the outpost to Villa Rica de Arevalo (present-day Arevalo). During the 1700s, Iloilo boomed through its local sugarcane industry, that leaves its mark on historic estate houses. As theSpanish Empirebegan to crumble, Visayan revolutionaries during the early days of thePhilippine Revolutionesta
Top Attractions in Iloilo City
Explore the best things to see and do in Iloilo City:
- ★Brandy Museum
- ★Calle Muelle Loney (Iloilo Promenade)
- ★Calle Real
- ★Campanario de Jaro
- ★Casa Mariquit
- ★Casa Real de Iloilo
- ★Central Philippine University
- ★Convento de Santo Niño de Arevalo Shrine
Where to Eat in Iloilo City
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Bavaria German Restaurant & Inn
Where to Stay in Iloilo City
- 🏨88 Plaza Hotel
- 🏨Budget Inn Valeria
- 🏨Casa Tentay
- 🏨Century 21 Hotel
- 🏨Citadines Amigo Iloilo
- 🏨Courtyard by Marriott Iloilo
Iloilo City Travel Guide Sections
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