The Amazing Road Trips in The Philippines

Officially known as the Republic of the Philippines, it is an archipelagic country in Southeast Asia. It consists of around 7,641 islands that are broadly categorized under three main geographical divisions from north to south: Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.

The Philippines is a megadiverse country filled with many places where road trips can be planned for a memorable fun experience. The magnificent coastline, blue skies, some unspoiled places, and mesmerizing views are a few of the things that make the Philippines dreamy and epic.

It is important to note the Philippines’s position as an island country on the Pacific Ring of Fire that is close to the equator makes it prone to earthquakes and typhoons.

Below are the amazing road trips in the Philippines;

1. Manila-Sorsogon Road trip

This is one of the more popular road trip routes in the country. Taking either the eastern (Rizal) route or SLEX route, it takes 11 to 13 hours to drive from Manila to Sorsogon City.

The scenic drive will take you through the Laguna, where you can see the Pililla Windmills and visit Kamay niHesus that is a holy place considered as a healing place by locals.

As you head to Quezon you can make a stop on the way to Camarines Sur that is the largest province. There is a zigzag road to with the photo stopovers at Gumaca.

While arriving at Naga city, you can explore Camsur Water park. It offers various sports including wakeboarding, waterskiing, and wakeskating.

Finally, leave Naga city for Sorsogon. Along the way, make stops to click scenic photos. You can have lunch in Legazpi City.

2. Batangas Beaches trip

This route will take you to some of the province’s most stunning ivory coasts — a scenic lake, spectacular diving sites, breathtaking rivers, fertile farm lands, enchanting mountains, and a volcano.

Although known for its crowded resorts and popular beach destinations like Anilao, Nasugbu, and Laiya. There are lesser-known beach resorts in Batangas that are worth visiting. Many of them can be found in Isla Verde (also called Verde Island), a secluded island known for its diverse marine life. The island’s perfect for exploring the depths of the sea through diving or snorkeling.

3. Milan to San Pablo, Laguna Road Trip

The journey from Milan to San Pablo is a 2-hour drive via SLEX Calamba Exit. The Seven Lakes of San Pablo is one of the must-visit summer destinations for people who love nature and adventure.

The city of San Pablo in Laguna is famous for its seven crater lakes, namely Bunot, Calibato, Mohicap, Palakpakin, Pandin, Sampaloc, and Yambo. These enchanting lakes are located in San Pablo Volcanic Field, located between Mt. Banahaw and Mt. Makiling.

There are also 200 small monogenetic volcanoes found along the Macolod Corridor, a rift zone between Mount Makiling and Mount Banahaw, which is part of the larger Southwestern Luzon Volcanic Field.

While at San Pablo you can enjoy sightseeing, biking, swimming, rafting, trekking, and more. Take Insta-worthy shots as well!

4. Laguna Road Trip

Laguna is one of the best road trips in the Philippines. Many parts of the province untouched, still covered with dense rainforests concealing several magnificent waterfalls. Many of its historic towns retain many pieces of its glorious past. And its cuisine showcases some of the best of the Southern Tagalog region.

The best road trip route to explore this area is are: Calamba and San Pablo, where you can visit the Rizal Shrine. You can have a delicious lunch at the bamboo raft in the Pandin lake.

Luisiana and Cavinti where you can explore Nagcarlan underground cemetery and then enjoy a relaxing hike. The region is home to two stunning trekking spots; Hulugan Falls in Luisiana and Cavinti Falls.

Caliraya Lake and Paete where you can enjoy biking and swimming in Caliraya Lake and explore the Pililla Windmills.

5. Southern Cebu Road Trip

For nature and adventure lovers, South Cebu opens endless opportunities to be blown away. Cebu is located in the Central Visayas region and consists of the main island and 167 surrounding islands and islets.

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