The place to be for your shopping items with alots of restaurant to choose from. May it be your school supplies, shoes & bags, grocery items, medicines, furnitures, hardware, home appliances and banks too. A good place to chill with friends and family shopping of daily needs. Most of all they have free wifi for an hour to connect with your mobile phones to chat and video call your friends and family members. "They have it all for you!"

Probably the best mall in the city. This place has really transformed into an international standard mall from what it was in the early 2000s. I was real impressed to see more international brands and upgraded areas such as the cinema as well as a new wing to the mall.

Very hygiene and tidy. A cool place for most of your stuffs. Wide variety of food, clothing stores and a lot. Very well managed too.

SM City Iloilo has always been a place that MUST be visited with your family if you want to unwind,enjoy,bond and getaway from problems.The place is great,lots of quality establishments,foods and even staffs but the only flaw would be if you want to take s bathroom break,the place is huge and you'll get confuse there's not many signs that lead you to the Comfort rooms.Overall the place is great I love it.

I love the cleanliness of SM IloIlo and it's location is just nearby the neighboring tourist attractions of the City like Esplanade, Festive Walk, and Casa de Emperador... All nice places to visit to if you are a tourist.

Beautiful place to shop with. The place is instagramable. Complete one stop shop mall.

Haven't been here in forever! It changed so much since 11 years ago. The middle center is where we used to perform during school's dance competition! What a memories! It felt surreal to be back! Lots of stores, restaurants inside, helpful employees! It was a great visit.

This place DO operate pretty well despite of the pandemic. Regulations are strictly implemented and timely since they allow digital registrations for log-ins. The staffs are well taught with discipline. Foods are fantastic and clean. Despite the numbers of people in it, it's not crowded and can maintain good distance.

Great shopping happens here every day. This is the biggest shopping mall in Iloilo City. I love this place.

Big shopping mall ..Everything is there...from pasalubong delicacies.... and our favorite old time Teds lapaz batchoy...must try to eat when you are at Iloilo...if you not use of cold temp...must wear with long sleeve shirt...I like the place..

I'm not a fan of any SM. Not that there a bad place just so big and I can think of places I would rather be but I have arranged to meet a friend here for lunch. Shakey's seemed like a good place to meet here.

my most favorite place to go when i was in college. there is so many options for foods drinks and items that i need.

One of the biggest Malls in Iloilo, and it was super crowded, even on a weekday. Maybe kids were having vacations, could see almost all stores full, except the expensive eateries. Wasn't very impressed with most of the stores inside either. Like the employees itself seemed rude or not bothered.

They're like a SM City Bacoor or Fairview.. but this time, you'll see a lot of Ilonggo products, accessories and fashionable traditional attire. And it's just across our hotel! It's heaven!

SM city is a popular mall here in the Philippines. Lots of different restaurants and shopping opportunities. Great place to escape the sweltering heat. The photos are of a lechon restaurant I liked called Lechon Haus. Located on the basement level near one of the malls exits

The best Jollibee experience! Great customer service. Good ambiance. Crews are friendly. The food and servings are plenty and freshly cooked.

First time in SM Iloilo. We had problems on parking and language. The service in Kuya J here is the worst. Every request takes 30mins! We requested for service water where it has to be served first when u arrive and waiting but not here we had to request and the water arrived 30mins later. We had to request for spoon and fork. Had to request for the order that was lacking. Had to wait for long to process payment and all these requests. Very poor customer service how did this city become a city of love?

Lots to do while hanging out. If you travel here in Iloilo City, this has always been a nice site to visit with your family and friends. There are several fast food restaurants and dinning establishments. In their South Wing and North Points, there is moreover a snack kiosk. In general, the Mall is enormous, and the cinema underwent a fantastic comprehensive makeover.

The Gothic-Renaissance church of Molo is an imposing structure right in front of the plaza, built in 1869 from sandstone and coral rock, bound together by stucco, a mixture of egg whites and mortar. The church is dedicated to St. Anne and uniquely features 16 life-size female saints.

A big and attractive cathedral from outside. I never saw the church was open. I think its interesting to see itz one time from inside. But outside a lot of cars and bike parking. You will see from outside of the church is very old because of the color, but the beautifulness of the church never disappeared.

Molo Church is one of the oldest Church in Iloilo and has a magnificent Gothic and Romanesque architecture. Also, there are several Masses on Sundays, both in English and the Ilonggo dialect, which can fulfill a Catholic's Sunday obligation.

Visited on a Sunday, and there were plenty of church goers. I didn’t have the chance to take a peek inside but the exterior facade itself, was enormous, beautiful and captivating.

Old churches always leave me at awe. This church is one of the best looking churches in the Philippines.

relaxing ambience. old church with astounding architecture and calm lighting. a historical site

Atmosphere of the Church -⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Distance from the City Capital -⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ you can ride a Jeep worth below 20pesos

I love love love the tour <3 I wish these tours were promoted more to locals living here because if I knew, I would have come here years ago! We took the tour with pancit molo, chocolate espeso and biscuits. Lovely spots for your photographer friend/self and amazing history of the place for you history buffs out there. Let's promote the history and cultural sites of Iloilo more! We should appreciate and care about the historical landmarks of the Philippines 🇵🇭 Highly recommend! Visit at least once in your life places like these to look into the past and learn for the future.

I prepared to visit this kind of tourist destination. I learned and i inspired to their history and living. 150 for the entrance with free hot choco and bread. If you enjoy your choco drink you can ask for the refil.

Worth it ang 170 pesos paid sa entrance. Unli tablea hot choco and you can spend the entire afternoon chilling with your friends. Before you enter, they will let you watch a five minute recorded video of one of the owners sharing about the place's history. On the way up, someone will share info with you as well.

Frankly speaking it's quite unimpressive. I have visited ancestral houses in other places in the Philippines and they were way better preserved and way cheaper. It is basically a restaurant now which only allows dine-in for a group of minimum 18 people. The house doesn't belong to the city so the money you're spending here goes to the family. The entry is 200php/person including a very short tour with a guide who speaks so fast it will feel like they are late for an appointment. But comes with unlimited hot chocolate. That part is good nonetheless. Hence the 2-star review. If you have nothing to do in the city and have some spare cash to spend then it's for you. Skip it otherwise.

Very welcoming staff, the hot choco was really good as well, a must visit place when you are in Iloilo

Ideal place to learn and norture the history from the past speacially the life of being an ilustrado.. It is also the best place in iloilo city to try there own version of sikwate that is perfected through time.

They served delicious food. Souvenirs and antiques are also available. Sweets like homemade dark chocolate is pretty delicious.

Met the owner who was gracious and warm. Definitely recommend to visit this place!! Native chocolate was delish!

One of the things you should not miss when visiting iloilo city. Good to know a bit of history while sipping their delicious chocolate. During our visit, we were able to refill multiple times cause of the good harvest according to ms. Camiña-Avanceña.

If you like exploring ancestral homes and enjoying local delicacy, then this should be in your list if ever you visit the province of Iloilo. People can walk-in to enjoy a guided tour of the ancestral home. The Php 180 fee (~$3, as of August 2023) includes unlimited hot chocolate drink and homemade biscuits that you enjoy by the former living area of the house at the end of the 10-minute tour. They also serve Pancit Molo (famous delicacy in Iloilo) but you have to reserve a day before your visit since the dish is prepared fresh and only for those who reserved in advance. The hot chocolate is superb in taste, thick and not too sweet. Dipping the biscuits in the hot chocolate is truly divine. For PWD, there is another area where you can enter since getting into the upper floor of the house means climbing a steep staircase. You can buy the homemade biscuits at Php 40 a pack (less than $1). You can choose between the buttery biscuits and the more savory option.

It's the place to be of you're a history buff, or simply want to see the architecture, interior design was a the time of our ancestors. If not for that, then visit for the sake of the fabulous chocolate eh that comes with the affordable tour fee and the Instagramable place. The staff are very hospitable, you are immediately welcomed. We had the pleasure of having a quick Tet a Tet with Mam Lut Avancena a 4th generation of the clan, and she exudes the warmth and grace of the place. My family and I enjoyed our visit very much!

The house itself was beautiful although the interior was too cluttered for my taste. It can also be used for private events that's why there was a buffet table set up. The free tsokolate (bottomless) and biscuits was a treat though. I loved it!

This place is so worth it! 158-year-old house and a living museum! Owners are still living in the house. The story of this place is amazing! The tsokolate was soooo good! Thick and creamy! Unli refill! Served with biscuits. The food is included in entrance fee. 🤗

Batirol or traditional hot chocolate at a well maintained heritage house. There's a free one refill for every order of hot chocolates. Great for meetings and photo shoots, in my opinion.

The house was restored beautifully and is home to maby antiques and rich history. May shop sa baba if you want to buy their famous tsokolate and snacks. The tsokolate was amazing and a must when you visit Iloilo. We also met the owner there and she was so nice. There was a short video played before we started the tour to explain the history of the house. There was also a tour guide that explained the different parts of the house. This was definitely a great experience.

A very nice ancestral house in Iloilo! You will be welcomed by their shop upon entrance where you can buy tablea and other souveneir items. You have the option to just shop or do the heritage tour. We availed the heritage tour for 150 PHP per person inclusive of a batirol (hot chocolate) which you could request for a refill as much as you like. The tour is not as informational as I expected aside from the vudeo played at the start. Still, I enjoyed the amazing pieces of things inside the ancestral house. The hot chocolate experience is a very relaxing experience. The biscuits complement the hot chocolate which tastes so good! Purchasing a tablea is a must when visiting this place!

The museum is absolutely amazing! It's like stepping into a time machine and witnessing the rich history of Iloilo right before your eyes. The ambiance and surroundings add to the whole experience, making it even more memorable. I'm definitely planning on revisiting in the near future to soak up more of this historical treasure.

Museo Iloilo will leave you a good impression of the richness of Iloilo History. They have a good number of collections ranging from visual arts produced by local artists, prehistoric artifacfs, and religious relics. Guides are very good. The one assigned to us exhibits deep understanding of the local history. Very fluent too. I found out that he is just an intern from University of San Agustin. They collect a minimal fee of 50 pesos. Affordable considering the amount of knowledge you will acquire from your visit. I just noticed that the museum is not really keen on maintaining the collections. There are collections that are not well protected and some are already collecting dusts.

It's a very small museum but still worth visiting. I just hope that there will be more displays from the past.

Museo Iloilo is a provincial museum located near the Iloilo Provincial Capitol in Iloilo City, Philippines. It is the first government-sponsored museum in the Philippines outside of Metro Manila. The museum houses a collection of Iloilo's cultural heritage.

Very interesting place. You will learn lots of history about the City. Nice and quiet paintings. You will see lots of artifacts in there cant believe I saw the mickey mouse money in the museo for the first time 😁😁😁and two thumbs up to the old lady who discussed and tour us about the history of the City.

It is basically one hall. Not to much to see. The museum is open from Monday to Saturday from 9 am to 5 pm. Entrance fee is 50 PHP per person.

Museu De ILOILO was the government sponsored museum outside Metro Manila built in 1971. This art museum is devided into 3 sections. A must visit there's a lot you can learn inside.

I thought it's a nice local museum. It has some local art placed on one side which I thought was wonderful. The other side goes into some of the history of Iloilo. I just found out that the National Museum is next door to it just before writing this review. So if you go to either just walk next door and go to both. That can save you and extra trip haha.

Museo Iloilo is a contemporary museum that highlights the captivating history and culture of Iloilo province in the Philippines. The museum's design is visually stunning, interactive exhibits, and artifacts to captivate visitors of all ages. And the staff is friendly and knowledgeable, providing helpful information about the exhibits and responding to any questions visitors may have. The Museo Iloilo is a must visit attraction for anyone who interested to learn about the culture and history of Iloilo Province.

Museo Iloilo is the place to see the beauty and history you can learn a lot about history. Museo iloilo is a great experience to me because we gain knowledge about the past of iloilo city. It is showcase a lot of arts and local artists and culture of panay.

Smaller than what I expected. There's a fee but I forgot how much. About Php 100.00 I think. There's a large room which houses contemporary art and a smaller room to the side which includes exhibits on history. There's no A/C when I went there. The museum is inside the Provincial Capitol Complex. Beside it is the National Museum of Western Visayas so you can visit 2 museums in 1 trip.

Small but contains history and heritage of Iloilo. Easy to get there via public transportation or walking.

The museum was such easy to find unlike any other museums around here and also showcases a lot of interesting arts and cultures of Panag. Truly a must visit museum

There's really nothing much to see here, a 50 pesos entrance fee is not worth it. You can finish looking around in less than 10mins.

The best place to drink, chill and have fun!

Down stairs bar with live music is great , Mo2 Resto One of the best live bands in Ilolilo City

There is karaoke, jamming, party and other nightlife stuff. It's also safe place to get drunk.

Always a place to chill or party. Got some hotels around. Also restaurants where you can eat good food.

If you want to experience the real fun, loud music, get drunk with friends then this is the right place for you :)

nice place good for groups to enjoy night life

The place is suitable for party celebration, seminar and get together.

A complete place to dine, relax and enjoy with family and friends

T'was a memorable experience being there. I was amazed with the beauty of the old ancestral house and how they were able to preserve it. Gets crowded sometimes because it is one of the must-see places in Iloilo City downtown. Food stalls, cafe and stores surround the compound and offers a different experience at night. You can also taste the famous and authentic heirloom recipe "Molo Soup" in one of the stalls outside.

A haunting beauty, is what left with me after we visited the place last 9th of March 2022 for dinner since there are food stalls in the mansion grounds. As a local of this city, I am proud to say that this is my first time in the place😅. I never got to see the inside since its closed for the night but seeing its façade illuminated by the flicker of the antiquated lamps while having a meal, feels like being thrown back in time. We got to unwind from the rushing traffic as we stayed in the place way past 9' o'clock.

The main house's ground floor is now Kultura, the heritage gift shop owned by SM. No tours here, just retail spaces for merchandise and food. No entrance fees collected. Located across Molo Plaza.

Honestly Molo Mansion was a bit underwhelming. It’s a beautiful house, but visitors are only allowed in on the ground floor, and the entire space is taken up as a souvenir shop selling pearl jewellery, t shirts, bags, etc. I think I was expecting more historical/cultural information about this landmark, but didn’t get it. There were some cute little food/cafe stalls (with seating) under the trees, as well as what looked like a mini-plant nursery.

The Molo Mansion used to be owned by the Yusay-Consing Family. It was bought by SM which they rehabilitated into a souvenir shop and an event space. One can tour the house for free. The grounds are filled with kiosk offering various food items such a local coffee, burger, and the loc specialty Pancit Molo. Grounds open from 7AM to 8PM.

View at night after attending mass, just across Molo Church. There are food stalls where you can have a chillax time with your friends and family while eating creamy or spicy Molo soup and drinking your favorite Mango shake or brewed coffee. 😊

Fully Restored Spanish Mansion with beautiful architecture. There is ground floor access only which is given over to a sales floor. It features Pearls and local craft items

The architecture is quite amazing, but inside is a shop for Kultura Products and probably this house is owned by SM ♥️ I visited the place early in the morning so the shop outside is closed.(Coffee Shop and their signature Molo Balls Soup

A spectacular looking mansion that is great for photos. When visiting this landmark, I expected to see a bit more information on the history and stories behind this mansion, but in reality it was more of a souvenir store. I do take into account that there may be paid guides for this landmark that go into more detail on the history. The inside was a bit claustrophobic with all the souvenirs stocked up for sale. Little trinkets like T-shirts, keychains or magnets were decent in price, but some items like replicas or jewelry were overpriced. Aside from the inside, it is well worth taking the trek to this landmark just for photos of the outside of the mansion alone.

The place is now an outlet of a big local store carrying Filipino products. The second floor is not now accessible and it's grounds are filled with small eateries and coffee shops. The facade is still picturesque.

you can get in & touch everything for free.. standing on the terrace, walking around empty rooms & having good imagination can truly bring you back in time.. esp standing on the front terrace/balcony while imagining carriages coming in for a party ❤️ lovely

Ấn impressive home but this is mostly just a shop of Kultura as the Mansion was acquired by SM. There are pancit molo food stand and coffee shop in the vicinity so you can enjoy those after a very quick tour and photo op in the Mansion.

The mansion looked great, though it looked more of a cultural marketplace. A great stop for quality pasalubong merchandise. They also have quite a few food stalls nearby.

The building bring back memories you can roam around the building and see some stores to have a short relaxing stomach development but if you go inside the mansion it is so frustrating to see stalls of souvenirs and tradinational goods. The beautiful archifectural designs of the past has been covered with trades and going up the 2nd floor to see the rooms are prohibited unless you have the booking for events or pictorials. I've been looking for a plaque telling the history of the mansion but there is nothing to read. All you can enjoy when you visit this place is just the outside structure of the mansion and things that they are selling. When you want to know the history better google it.

Kudos to ILOILO LGU for restoring heritage houses in the city and still we need more like this. To teach our kids especially those who were born abroad the influenced of Spanish in our land. Even them they are really amazed of the facade, seems they are still in Europe. Inside is too crowded of souvenir items, it looks like a boutique already. We hope they manage to put it all in only 1 room.

It was just an unexpected visit and it was my first time to enter the molo mansion. I was amazed because there's a lot of stuff there to buy especially for souvenirs. I don't know if it was just because of dinagyang. The souvenirs are really nice because it showcases the culture of iloilo.

Originally known as the Lacson-Yusay Mansion, and now popularly known as the Molo Mansion. This is open to public to explore and to enjoy having the ground level as souvenir shop, with local Ilonggo and/or Filipino souvenir items. Both interior and exterior grounds are well maintained. Small local snack and coffee shops can be found within the vicinity where people can hangout and enjoy native bites while enjoying the view of the mansion as well as the park across the street.

A well preserved ancestral house right in front of Molo Park. You can enter for free. This mansion is now owned by SM Corp that turned it into a souvenir shop. The parking is free with food shops inside the compound.

I didn't get the chance to enter the mansion. None of the people could answer if it's open to the public. And there was renovation going on outside of it. But it looks beautiful from the outside. Bonus are the cafes inside the vicinity.

Pre-World War 2 buildings but clean

The old downtown of Iloilo City. Back in the day, this was the only commercial district of the city. Brings back nice memories. Currently, most of the shops here sell items at cheap prices. They close at 5pm.

Nice View❤️🤩

Avenida

The place is a nice place for asking a wish and forgiveness to God. I suggest you go at the altar at the stairs side and make a wish to God! Lots of devotees are praying here for forgiveness and blessings from God

My first time in Iloilo and this is one of my "to go to" destination. I was left in awe with the structure. So magestic and elegant. It is also adjacent to the main plaza, the Rizal Park. It's the best place to stroll and walk around. The main reason why I always want to set foot to the cathedral is the coronada, the canonically crowned Nuestra Señora de Candelaria, Our Lady of the Candles. I was in tears seeing it for the first time. She was so beautiful. This place should be one if not, the top priority when visiting Iloilo City. You can spend any time of the day and enjoy the scenes of the area...

The National Shrine of Nuestra Señora de la Candelaria (English: Our Lady of Candles) is one of Iloilo’s pride as a religious site of worship and historical site. It is located on the busy streets of Jaro, Iloilo. The facade of the shrine has a stairway leading to the miraculous statue of Our Lady. Fronting the church is the famous Jaro Belfry in municipality’s plaza

Jaro Cathedral (formally known as Jaro Metropolitan Cathedral and the National Shrine of Our Lady of the Candles) is the seat of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Jaro. It is located in the district of Jaro in Iloilo City, Iloilo, on the island of Panay. The shrine is constructed in the Romanesque Revival style, deviating from semi-circular arches. The church has a large open courtyard and while I didnt get a chance to go inside due to a wedding being held within I can already tell that this church is historically beautiful, and arcitectually beautiful. I highly recommend seeing this in your tours of the city!!

The first and the oldest cathedral in the island of Panay. I regularly attends mass here and the Adoration Chapel is air-conditioned

One the best Catholic Church in Jaro, Iloilo City known for its history and miracle image of Mother Mary

Best place to ponder and feed your self spiritually. When in times that you feel lost, distracted or worried, try to go here and all your concerns will be lighten. Recently I always attend 5pm-6pm mass wherein it is recommendable to go here at least 3mins before so that you will have space inside the church to sit down. They are following the CoVid protocols and at least 1-2 persons are only allowed to sit in a long bench inside the church. Hoping everyone are healthy physically, mentally and spiritually. 💖

Dawn rosary procession from Provincial Capitol grounds to Jaro Cathedral 5am-6:15 am. I've just heard from the bomboo radyo Iloilo panawagan the invitation for everyone to join . Thankfully the weather is fair, no rain. Thank you Lord for everyone's safety.

Built in 1864 Restored in 1956 The Bell Tower is also an iconic structure in the heart of the city.

The first time I came to this church, I was completely attracted by the solemn appearance. This is a very beautiful church. The calm atmosphere is reassuring and I want to stay inside the church.❤️

The main altar was closed on our visit but still grand with good light sources.

As a atheist first time visit cathedral they using good speakers inside bose brand music quality is nice for it.

Happy Fiesta Feb 2, 2024 Our Lady of Candles.. 🙏🙏🙏🇵🇭 Thank you.. Heading to #2ndCupCafe now..

Churches have always a soft spot in my heart. I am fascinated with the interiors, though the interiors of the cathedral is not 100% original it still looks majectic.

It's fine. All the monuments were hidden under purple clothes. So there's nothing I could see.

Got so many display depicting the history of Iloilo City. When you go up to the roof deck you'll get a very nice of their Plaza and their river.

Best City Hall that I have been, very efficient, clean and very convenient to transact.

Spent 4 hours of waiting in lines to pay fees and taxes. Only 2 counters open for Real Property Tax Payment Building appearance is 5/5 but transactions experience is 1/5

..I have done transactions aplenty in Iloilo City Hall. Most, if not all, of the city hall staffs were courteous and always ready to assist. Great public service. Kudos to all!

A government office adjacent to a park (Plaza Libertad) is always a welcome respite.

This is the Iloilo City Hall, where all the LGU offices providing basic services may be found. What it needed the most are additional elevators though. Hope the local government will be able to find means and ways to ferry people up and down with ease and convenience.

Local government office accessible for everyone

Nice place. Real Property tax increased by more or less 300% or 3X of your previous Tax payment.

Well organized foot traffic. Plenty of available parking space in the Plaza area (well at least on the time of my visit around 11:30am on a Tuesday) 😉

If you're visiting Iloilo take time to drop by the City Gallery to know more about our city. Request from the friendly museum personnel to take you to the rooftop and be treated to a great view if the city :)

Central my Central. Aw nanu. Siyempre, I have studied here since Kindergarten. Kung mag visit ko, memories keep rushing back to me of brown skinned man putting out to sea... ai sorry.. nadala lang ako.. nostalgia.. I will always love this place/school.. It's part of me.. Everything's good.

I am a cumlaude

A very nice Christian University. One of the Centenarrians Universities in the Philippines. Pre-elementary up to College courses are offered. Has high moral/religious values of being of service to others. Safe and secure inside the campus premises. It's like they have their own small community inside. Very large open areas and lots of trees. Lay out of buildings can still be improved though.

Quality education, Christian atmosphere, high tech library, and wonderful university campus.

Nice university campus. Experienced here for the seminar on commercial native chicken production. Had a great learning experience.

Best school, high standard and good environment

Very good Engineering and Accountancy programs. What draw me to CPU was its wide and green campus. But I also gained a lot of friends, found many teachers to be exemplary and the general campus environment conducive to learning. God bless CPU.

My dad is truly proud of his dear alma mater. A lot of schools have issues whether religion be taught or not considering diversity of students, it's only CPU that fulfills the Great Commission that Jesus had started. This is really making a difference in the 21st century.

Nelly garden is a famous events place in Iloilo. Such an amazing view both during daytime and nighttime. The setup itself is beautiful. However, one thing to consider is the weather. Since this is outdoor, you need to consider the rain and the wet/muddy soil for those wearing gowns and heels. The food is also so-so. But this is a fantastic venue that your photographers would love.

Beautiful, classic mansion in the city, where many well-off families host weddings and other events. It’s a great place to go with your relatives, just make sure to avoid pictures where the guide says it is not allowed.

Carefully maintained and restored, this example of an early 20th century house has a lot of history for not just the province of Iloilo but of the Philippines, with key business and political leaders visiting and staying in this landmark. Worth the side trip.

Entrance fee to go inside the gate is P200, while fee to tour the building is additional P200 per head (minimum of five pax). Entrance fees seem too steep. They close at 4pm.

pretty awesome for a 1928 structure... the rooms are quite big too... the staying house we got has a homey feel... fantastic the shower has hot option... four rooms and four toilet and bathroom... we also got to do a tour of the mansion itself... the furnitures and what's inside is so old but still functional, well not all... believe it or not they let the mansion to be used as a wedding venue...

Built in 1928 and was commissioned by the philanthropist and statesman. Don Vicente Lopez y Villanueva together with his wife, Doña Elena Hofilena y Javelona. Before they built Nelly Garden, the couple lived near the Cathedral, but in constant noise prompted Doña Elena ask her husband to quitter location where she could also indulge in her passion for flowers and gardening. A four-hectares of land purchased for 1 peso per square meter from national heroine Patrocinio Gamboa, who was also a very close friend of Doña Elena Engineer Don Mariano Salas motif of the architecture is Classical Cirinthian, but already with touches of Art Deco. The edifice is constructed of reinforced concrete all throughout the two storeys with interiors of line Philippine hardwood. It was named after their eldest daughter Nelly and up to the present. Unfortunately taking photos inside is strictly prohibited, unless you have a paid event there (for example the wedding). The entrance costed 1000 PHP for 3 persons.

This is one of the well-maintained opulent mansions in Iloilo City. It is grandiose, with huge lawns and parking spaces. The design of the house is beaux arts, which is a popular architecture design at that time when it was built in the late 1920s. Inside the house you can see the large living, dining, as well as the bedrooms, built with hardwood. There are also expensive furniture and fixtures. In effect, the mansion is a kind of a lifestyle house, where visitors can see how the rich family owners (the Lopez family) lived during their time. Photos of famous historical figures and personages adorned the big living room. However, the tour guide prohibits visitors from taking pictures or photos inside the mansion. Also, visitors need to have prior appointment, because a visit is by reservation using telephone. Even then, the Nelly Garden is a must-see for visitors in Iloilo City.

This historic mansion and manicured grounds are just stunning. I had the privilege of experiencing the grandeur of this must-see place because of a private wedding. Steeped in history, well worth a visit if it’s open.

This is one of the most historical landmarks in Iloilo. The good thing is this is 30 minutes away from Iloilo City and 5 minutes from Iloilo International Airport. If you are a devoted Roman Catholic, you shouldn't miss this church! It is worth the visit!

One of the few old era churches that you can visit if you are in iloilo. Made of limestone and corals. A beautiful sight indeed.

Its a great parish with welcoming lay persons who are working there. It is considered as a National Historical Landmark by National Historical Commission of the Philippines because of its great contribution for the Filipino people towards the attainment of Freedom.

Went here for our Visita Iglesia (2023). This church gives a great ambiance. I like that they have preserved its structure as it imposes simplicity and beauty. From the way I see it, it can accumulate many people as it is big. Indeed, it is the Cradle of Independence.

Quaint Church. Beautifully restored.

The church is very beautiful. This is one of the most beautiful church I have visited along with the church in Miag-ao. You can take a walked from your hotel as there are two hotels I know off in Sta. Barbara. One is Fleur de Liz which is located outside the poblacion. Or you can ride a tricycle and pay Php10-.

CHURCH AND CONVENT OF SANTA BARBARA BUILT UNDER THE DIRECTION OF FATHER FRANCISCO AGUERRIA, OSA, BY THE PATRONATO OF SANTA BARBARA VIRGEN Y MARTIR 1849; CONTINUED BY FATHER MATEO RODRIGUEZ, 1855-1873; COMPLETED UNDER THE LEADERSHIP OF FATHER CALIXTO FERNANDEZ, 1878. USED AS THE STATION OF THE "EJERCITO LIBERTADOR" LEAD BY HEN. MARTIN TEOFILO DELGADO WHEN THE REVOLUTIONARY GOVERNMENT WAS ESTABLISHED IN VISAYAS, 17 NOVEMBER 1898. DECLARED NATIONAL HISTORICAL SIGN OF THE EFFECT OF NHI RESOLUTION NO. 1,6 JULY 1990.

Historical and a religious place to visit.. Its free no entrance with a very accommodating guide which enlighten us of the history of the place.. Also good for chickiting madami sila mtutunan about the place.. Nice na nice

Simple yet beautiful just like St. Barbara.

Great place to enjoy with family and friends. Half of the waterpark is located indoors, great for children and people who dont want to be tanned. It has a cafeteria serving lunch meals. Waterslides are awesome, for those want extra adrenaline adventure.

Both adults and kids enjoyed the time there. There are lifeguards everywhere but you still have to keep an eye on your kids all the time.

Barely functional water activities and unmaintained Positive 1. The staffs are very friendly. And I'm not sure if it was the manager but he's very approachable. Negative 1. The slides are not slippery enough. When you slide you get stuck at the middle. 2. The loop pool doesn't have a functioning pump so the water is stagnant. 3. Dirty water 4. Some fountains aren't functioning well or totally stops randomly.

a very good place to relax and enjoynwith kids who enjoys water

You will enjoy it a lot. 💯

Waterworld Iloilo is undeniably a great place to have fun, and enjoy the water splashes together with your family and friends. But I would like to share my experience, together with my family, during 'that day'. I believe it was what they called "Space Hole" (a round-shaped slide that will send you spiraling down in total darkness before releasing you with a big splash into the light once again at the end of the slide). 3 of my company joined the ride, where 2 of them successfully landed (they are women in 20's, weighing around 38-42kgs), while the other 1 is a man weighing 75kgs. Unfortunately, he landed his mouth first, reaching the floor of the pool, where his tooth broke and bleed all over his mouth area. Our concern was (1) the life-guard did not informed us before proceeding the ride that there was a weight limitation for that (which after the incident, they told us that 70kgs below only are allowed). (2) I believe they must put back their weighing scale before letting the splashers do a specific ride. (3) They must put safety and precautions in each specific ride which has their own unique designs. (4) The life guard assigned during that time, in his defense, told us that he did not tried to catch or assist him (who had the incident) because he might get involve in the incident. Is this a joke? (5) That Mister (probably in age 40's-50's) is so impolite to tell us that we signed a waiver which means that they do not care anymore to whatever happens to anyone. We are all aware of the waiver, but showing no concern to your customers and even imposing that they don't want to get involve to any further proceedings is so absurd (6) Not quite sure but I noticed that there were no markings indicating the depth of their pool areas. If there is, it should be at least visible to the splashers. This was just our experience. No negative intentions for this awesome park, but I hope no worse than this will happen. Their life guards probably needs more training in implementing to their customers one-by-one the safety, precautions, and instructions on how to ride their specific ride.

Good family place to bond but limited time. 9-5 pm only. Outside food allowed but with corkage fee.

Staff are friendly and accommodating. We booked the aqua suite and very spacious and clean.

Amazing place to spend time with family. Open Saturdays and Sundays. Affordable price at 300 pesos (less than $6) per person. You can already enjoy from 9am to 6pm. Great rides and slides. 😌💦🌊

It was certainly a fun experience! There are facilities for everyone, kind of ranging from easy to medium to difficult. They have lockers for your things, and tables if you come in groups (just make sure to not leave your valuables unattended). They also have 3 restaurants to choose from, and the food is satisfactory. However there was one part of our experience wherein it must have been not slippery enough in the right edge part of the white&red-striped slide, so our descent was hindered and there was a bit of an injury. Luckily it was at the end part of our trip so we got to enjoy everything before that.

Weekends is always family day plus the fun in waterworld... Good water activities, surely all the family member will enjoy... slides, pool and lazy river... Good amenities, the price not so bad at all... good food also... if your planning for a family indoor water activity and near to the city, its the place to be especially for children, teens and young at heart... Its my advice to go there as early as possible to avoid the massive queue and maximize your ticket price.. lol.. Indeed a day full of enjoyment :)

A good place to relax and enjoy. The rides are alternated due to less manpower but still you can experience all of them you just have to be patient. Met a wonderful guy Mr . BENNY going an extra mile for customers.😁 good job. 9 am is the best time to go as the water is still fresh.😁😁 around 10 to 11 it gets crowded so the water tends to be a bit murky. But there is a constant treatment of the water supply which is a good thing, to prevent unwanted skin irritations🤣😁

Nice and very Order port.. thats ky experience during my visit to this place

Nice and clean

One of the popular harbour in Iloilo that provide services especially in domestic economy shipping that helps a lot of Ilonggos in terms of work and livelihood. It also help promote city's economy through the shipment of cargos that is used especially as supply in businesses. Through this Ilo-ilo's brand in terms of business escalate and encourages more investors to invest. And that tourism follows. 👍😊 #BATOILOILO

Port of Iloilo Domestic Passenger Terminal caters to passengers taking the fast craft going to Guimaras, both to Buenavista and Jordan, as well as other trips to nearby islands such as Cebu and Bacolod. Smaller pump boats can be found at the Port in Ortiz Street. The port building doesn't look too good on the outside but inside is air conditioned and comfortable, especially if there is a wait time.

A well- organized port in Ilo-ilo bound to Guimaras.

This is the Iloilo Port passenger terminal. The area also serves as a container port. Destinations being serve from the port are: Manila, Cebu, Cagayan, and vice versa. Bacolod city destination is NOT served here but in Lapuz at the New Ferry Terminal. Three passenger shipping companies operate at The Port of Iloilo with multiple schedules per week. They are 2Go, Cokaliong, and Trans-Asia. Tickets may be purchased on the day if not already fully booked. For prices and schedules visit their respective office in the building, open daily. When entering the compound there's the usual security and check in protocols. Plenty of seats inside the building while waiting for embarkation. There are many food stalls outside on the streets if you're hungry.

Wide area

Newly improved port, but fastcraft vessel always arrive and depart late. As always. Not in timely mannered.

Refurbished remains of the provincial seat of power of Iloilo and is now a convention destination anf further plans to redevelop the area as a government center for the povince of Iloilo. Also the 2nd judging area for the Dinagyang Festivities held during the 4th Sunday of January.

Good Landmark for all ages to see the inside architure and maintaing a clean environment.

The architecture is so exquisite. It is reay a site to see near the city proper. This pkace is near to Mudeo de Iloilo and public offices. It's not that far and you can just take a jeep to go here. You'll enjoy the view of the house and the garden near it.

Take a short tour (5 minutes stroll around) here, it's a pleasant place.

A must-visit in Iloilo! Glad that the local govt restored this building. You can also hold events here.

An excellent venue for events and functions since it has multi-sized rooms from large halls to small meeting rooms . Each room has its own pantry or kitchen for caterers. The fact that it's been preserved over the decades makes it even more interesting. Some provincial govt offices are also located here.

Reminiscing the past in the 21st century. Lovely and cozy place for a banquet....local brands product center is housed. It is artistically grandiose and the facade is very appealing. Anybody can be in awe ....would some movie maker be inspired to capture its essence?

casa real in Iloilo nice because the city of love iloilo