Things to Do in Iloilo

Historic central plaza with a large rectangular pond and a gazebo, surrounded by old acacia trees and church views.

🕐 Open 24 hours

💡 Best visited late afternoon when the heat drops and locals gather; the plaza is a good meeting point for walking tours of Calle Real.

Pedestrian walkway along the Iloilo River with benches, shade trees, and views of the city skyline—popular for jogging and cycling.

🕐 Open 24 hours

💡 Bring a water bottle and avoid midday sun; enter from the Diversion Road end for a quieter stretch with more birdlife.

Provincial museum housed in a neoclassical building, displaying local artifacts, ethnographic exhibits, and colonial-era relics.

🕐 Tue–Sat 9:00–17:00, Sun 9:00–12:00

💡 Go on a weekday morning when it's quietest; photography is allowed, but avoid using flash near the centuries-old textiles.

Well-preserved 19th-century ancestral house of the Lopez family, with original furniture and personal effects on display.

🕐 By appointment only, Mon–Fri 9:00–16:00

💡 Admission is free, but check ahead with the Lopez Museum foundation as hours may change; it's a short tricycle ride from the city centre.

Restored 19th-century stone-and-wood house turned heritage museum and cafe, showcasing traditional Visayan architecture and a garden.

🕐 Tue–Sun 10:00–18:00

💡 Admission is a small fee (around PHP 50) and includes a free cup of their house-blend coffee or chocolate; skip the food as it's overpriced.