10 Interesting CEMETERIES IN THE PHILIPPINES and Things You Should Know About Them

Looking for must-visit cemeteries in the Philippines? Check out this list of 10 interesting cemeteries in the Philippines and things you should know about them.

Dark Tourism is the act of travel and visitation to sites, attractions and exhibitions which have real or recreated death, suffering or the seemingly macabre as a main theme (as mentioned by thepinaysolobackpacker.com). Honestly, I didn't know that there's such a term not until she posted an article about it on her blog. In my previous travels, I have been visiting remarkable cemeteries in different parts of our country. I have acquired a fascination not only on heritage houses but also with old and interesting cemeteries that are rich in history and has a lot of "out of the ordinary" stories to tell.

7 Interesting Places in Manila: Where to bring your Balikbayan and Foreign Guests

Many of my friends and readers would always ask me "where to bring their balikbayan and foreigner friends visiting Manila?" If it's their first time in the Philippines or has been away from the country for such a long time, I recommend a Manila City Tour. A tour that would (re)introduce them to some historical and interesting sites in the city.

THINGS TO DO IN ZAMBOANGA CITY: Visiting the Old Badjao Burial Grounds on Sta Cruz Island

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Not many people visiting Sta. Cruz Island in Zamboanga City know that the place is also rich in history. One of the things you shouldn't miss when visiting the island are the Old Badjao Burial Grounds on the eastern part of the island. It is my first time to see a Badjao grave and its quite fascinating to know how they bury they loved ones compared to the Christian way that I am familiar of.

Camiguin - Day Tour Part 1: Giant Clams, Church Ruins, Old Volcano Trail and Sunken Cemetery

After closing the deal with my habal-habal driver, I hopped into his motorcycle and we commenced the whole day tour of the island. He specifically discussed to me where we would go. Since I only have 1 day to spend, I just picked the places I want. I don't want to rush myself in covering all the sites just for the sake of going there and have a photo taken, I want to take it slow and enjoy each spot that we're going to visit.

Metro Manila - Paco Park and Cemetery

Paco Park was once Manila’s municipal cemetery during the Spanish colonial period. Most of the wealthy families during that time interred the remains of their loved ones here. Tough it was originally planned as a municipal cemetery for the well-off and established upper-class Spanish families who resided in the old Manila, it was also used to bury victims of a cholera epidemic that swept across the city during that time.

ILOILO TOURIST SPOTS: Campo Santo in San Joaquin Iloilo

Another must see attraction in the town of San Joaquin, Iloilo is their Campo Santo or the chapel at a century-old Roman Catholic cemetery. Located on the national highway, it is just a few meters away from the town proper and the San Joaquin Church.


Sitting on a hill overlooking the sea, it is popular for its chapel with intricate baroque architecture with oriental influence. It is even made more attractive by the grand stone staircase approaching the beautiful chapel.