Iloilo City
Philippines
- Safety rating
- 7.3/10
- Best time to visit
- The dry season (December to May) is best, with the spectacular Dinagyang Festival held each January.
- Population
- 0.5M
Overview
Iloilo City, on Panay Island, is a heritage-rich city celebrated for its grand Spanish-era churches, the vibrant Dinagyang Festival, and superb local cuisine. A walkable riverfront esplanade and well-preserved ancestral mansions reflect its genteel past. It is regarded as one of the Philippines' most livable cities.
Top attractions
Visit the Miagao and Molo churches, Calle Real heritage street, the Iloilo River Esplanade, and time a trip for the Dinagyang Festival.
Getting around
Grab, taxis, jeepneys, and the walkable downtown and esplanade cover the city.