33 Cool and Unusual Things to Do in the Philippines - Atlas Obscura

Unusual
Attractions
in Philippines

The Enchanted River

Hinatuan, Philippines

Hinatuan Enchanted River

A magically clear, blue river that seems to spring from nowhere.

8.4589, 126.3549

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Vulcan Point

An island in the middle of a lake, in the middle of a volcano, in the middle of a bigger lake, in the middle of a bigger island, in an archipelago, in the Pacific Ocean.

14.0145, 121.0004

Added by EDanryd

Waterfalls Restaurant

San Pablo City, Philippines

Waterfalls Restaurant

An eatery in a shallow river where diners can enjoy their meal mere feet from the base of an artificial waterfall.

14.0642, 121.3233

Added by EricGrundhauser

Water gushes down a green mountain at Asik-Asik falls.

Alamada, Philippines

Asik-Asik Falls

This wondrous waterfall rushing down a green-covered mountain wasn't discovered until 2010.

7.5616, 124.5355

Added by franbienjan

Sierra Bullones, Philippines

Chocolate Hills

Bohol's mysterious brown hills.

9.7966, 124.2422

Added by michelle

Hanging coffins.

Sagada, Philippines

Hanging Coffins of Sagada

Hundreds of wooden coffins dangle from cliffs and caves in the Philippines.

17.0841, 120.9251

Added by wbagadion

Catarman, Philippines

Sunken Cemetery

A cemetery and the town it served sinks beneath the sea during the volcanic birth of Mt. Vulcan.

9.2066, 124.6326

Added by PrincessCee

The ruins in Talisay at dusk

Talisay City, Philippines

The Ruins in Talisay

A once great mansion stands in stately ruin.

10.7333, 122.9667

Added by Annetta Black

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Unique
Food & Drink
from Philippines

Halo-Halo

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Halo-Halo

A sundae with a surprising mix of flavors that reflect Filipino history.

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Engkala

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Fruits & Vegetables

Engkala

This creamy, bright pink fruit is known as the "Borneo avocado."

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Marang

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Fruits & Vegetables

Marang

A Filipino fruit that smells like gasoline and tastes like pears, jackfruit, and pineapple.

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Added by Jared Rydelek

Keso Ice Cream

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Keso Ice Cream

Cheddar cheese flavors a classic frozen treat in the Philippines.

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Watch the Oldest Hand-Tap Tattoo Artist in the Philippines at Work

Well into her 90s, Apo Whang-Od continues this ancient tradition.

by Mariana Zapata

November 22, 2016

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