Philippines

The Philippines is an archipelago of more than 7,000 islands with exceptional marine biodiversity.

Country

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Useful facts for planning

Guide type Country

In this guide

Why go

Capital: Manila

Currency: Philippine Peso (PHP)

Languages: Filipino & English

Best time: Dec–Apr

Weather: Tropical maritime; warm and humid with wet and dry seasons

Top attractions: Manila • Boracay • Palawan • Cebu • Bohol • Banaue

Nature: tropical islands • coral reefs • volcanoes • mountains • beaches • rice terraces

Quick fact: The Philippines is an archipelago of more than 7,000 islands with exceptional marine biodiversity.