Known as the oldest golf course in the Philippines, this beautifully maintained 18-hole course offers scenic greens and a peaceful atmosphere. Although located outside Iloilo City, it’s easily accessible via jeepneys, taxis, and private vehicles, making it a convenient escape for golf enthusiasts.
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It offers an exciting wakeboarding experience for both beginners and pros. It’s situated just outside Iloilo City but remains easily accessible by public and private transport. The park also provides training sessions and a relaxing area for spectators.
Lizares–Gamboa Mansion
Built in 1937 by sugar baron Don Emiliano Lizares, this Beaux-Arts mansion features hardwood floors, elegant staircases, and classic architectural details. During World War II, it was occupied by the Japanese army. Today, it houses Angelicum School Iloilo and is occasionally open to visitors. The mansion is particularly popular during Christmas, when it is beautifully illuminated.
The first and largest waterpark in Western Visayas, it offers a fun and refreshing getaway for families and friends. It features thrilling water slides, wave pools, and play areas for kids, making it an ideal destination for all ages.
Javellana-Lopez Heritage House
The 200-year-old ancestral house of Doña Mariquit Lopez, the matriarch of the Lopez clan of ABS CBN. It also serves as a museum of the late Vice President Fernando Lopez, the husband of Doña Mariquit and the patriarch of the Lopez clan. Considered the oldest surviving house in Iloilo City, it is preserved as a museum showcasing furniture, photographs, and artifacts from the Spanish colonial period.
Campanario de Jaro
One of the few belfries in the country that stands apart from the church. It was constructed by the Spaniards to serve as a watchtower to monitor Muslim invasion from Mindanao. The colonial structure was ruined by an earthquake in 1948 and was restored decades later, in the mid-1990s.
Jaro Plaza
One of the largest district plazas in the city, it is part of the Jaro Cultural Heritage Tourism Zone, alongside Jaro Cathedral, Jaro Belfry, and surrounding heritage ancestral houses. The plaza features several monuments and memorials, including a new shrine of Patrocinio Gamboa, the World War II Memorial Monument, and the Graciano Lopez Jaena Monument.