6 guides covering History in the Philippines — written by the PANA.PH travel team, with prices and schedules re-checked before each update.
Magellan Shrine: Standing Where the Battle of Mactan Was Fought in 1521
The Magellan Shrine in Lapu-Lapu City marks the spot where Ferdinand Magellan died fighting Lapu-Lapu's forces in 1521. …
Fort Santiago: Manila's Stone Witness to 400 Years of History
Fort Santiago is the oldest Spanish fort in the Philippines and the prison where Jose Rizal spent his final days. Here i…
Intramuros, Manila: A Walking Guide to the Historic Walled City
Explore Intramuros, Manila's 16th-century walled city: Fort Santiago, San Agustin Church, kalesa tours, entrance fees in…
Vigan Travel Guide: The Philippines' Best-Preserved Spanish Colonial Town (UNESCO)
Walking Calle Crisologo at dusk — calesas clacking on cobblestones, lanterns glowing from 18th-century houses — is unlik…
Philippines Travel Guide for US Military & Veterans: History, Bases & Balikbayan Privilege
The Philippines and the US share a deep military history. From the Bataan Death March to Subic Bay, American veterans ha…
Leyte & Tacloban Travel Guide: MacArthur's Return, WWII History & Beautiful Beaches
Leyte has two faces: the historical weight of the Pacific War's largest naval battle, and some of the Philippines' most …