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0 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? e-edition | subscribe | newsletter | deals Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » NEWS NOW Community gathers to mourn slain Seaside officer ... Work expected to begin by summer on Highway 62 bypass ... Josephine County man arrested on drug, child neglect charges ... Community gathers to mourn slain Seaside officer ... Work expected to begin by summer on Highway 62 bypass ... Josephine County man arrested on drug, child neglect charges ... 16 photos that will make you want to travel to the Philippines Comment By Sarah Schmalbruch MailTribune.com By Sarah Schmalbruch Posted Sep. 26, 2015 at 3:55 PM By Sarah Schmalbruch Posted Sep. 26, 2015 at 3:55 PM » Social News TripAdvisor The Philippines are a group of over 7,000 islands in the Western Pacific. It's the ultimate paradise for beach bums, divers, and adventurers. The country offers a vast array of waterfalls, lagoons, caves, and beaches, among other attractions. Keep scrolling for some of the Philippine's must sees. Lake Kayangan is one of Coron Island's most popular attractions thanks to its stunningly crystal clear green water. After the ten minute climb it takes to get there, chances are you won't be able to resist a swim in the cove, which is surrounded by mountains and greenery. LoloStock / Shutterstock The Mayon volcano or Mount Mayon sits on Luzon Island above the Albay Gulf and is the Philippines' most active volcano. Mount Mayon's perfect symmetry makes it a beautiful and intriguing sight. Art Phaneuf Photography / Shutterstock The tower of the Cagsawa Church, an 18th-century Franciscan church, is the only ruin of the church that remains, and it sits against the backdrop of the Moyan volcano. It has been said that the church was destroyed when the volcano erupted in 1814, however this has since been disputed. saiko3p / Shutterstock The less than 1,500 inhabitants of the village of Batad live nestled among the rich green Ifugao rice terraces. There are no roads that lead into the village, but the trek is worth it because the views from the rice terraces' narrow trails are nothing like you've ever seen before. Frolova_Elena / Shutterstock Boracay boasts White Beach and Yapak Beach, two of the best and most visited vacation spots in the Philippines. But if you're looking for a more secluded getaway, Boracay offers plenty of those as well � think bright soft sand bordered by turquoise waters. Shutterstock / Ekaterina Pokrovsky The majestic Tumalog Falls are a must see in the town of Oslob on the island of Cebu. It's nature at its best: clear water cascading over levels of moss-covered rock surrounded by a quiet forest. Heart_Sy / TripAdvisor The Sumaguing Cave is not far from the town of Sagada on the island of Luzon and is home to many unique rock formations that make for good exploring. jmtheadventurous / TripAdvisor A marine and bird sanctuary on the Sulu Sea, Tubbataha Reef offers divers the chance to see some spectacular underwater creatures. There are two large coral atolls as well as a smaller reef. q phia / Flickr An easy day trip from Boracay, Ariel's Point is reached by boat and offers cliff jumping for more adventurous travelers, as well as snorkeling and kayaking. TripAdvisor Busuanga Island is the largest island in the Calamian group of islands which are part of the Philippine's Palawan province. Some of the island's homes look out onto a breathtaking view like this. theskaman306 / Shutterstock Tarsiers are small primates with unusually large eyes � each eye is equivalent to the size and weight of its brain. They are found in Southeast Asia, but this one was photographed on the island of Cebu. outcast85 / Shutterstock El Nido is a tiny town on the coast of the island of Palawan. Its amazing beaches are found among limestone and marble cliffs and peaceful lagoons. leoks / Shutterstock The city of Manila is the capital of the Philippines. The city sits on the bay on the island of Luzon. r.nagy / Shutterstock A perfect example of some of Manila's Spanish architecture, Malate Church was built in the baroque style, and is one of the oldest churches in the Philippines. Tappasan Phurisamrit / Shutterstock The colorful Aliwan Festival takes place every year in Manila. Groups from different cultural festivals all converge and participate in a dance parade, beauty pageant, and float competition. Tony Magdaraog / Shutterstock A geological formation that's found in the Philippines' Bohol province, the Chocolate Hills are oddly shaped hills. There are at least 1,300 of them, but any other information on the formation remains somewhat of a mystery. Rasti Sedlak / Shutterstock See Also: This guy traveled to every country in the world before turning 40 � here are the countries he thinks everyone should visit The 15 most expensive cities for tourists to visit 16 incredible movie theaters around the world SEE ALSO: 27 pictures that will make you want to visit India SEE ALSO: 23 incredible photos of fjords that will make you want to travel to Norway By Sarah Schmalbruch MailTribune.com By Sarah Schmalbruch Posted Sep. 26, 2015 at 3:55 PM » Comment or view comments Reader Reaction » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Southern Oregon Directory Featured Businesses Loading... 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