Iloilo City, Iloilo
Iloilo City is a highly urbanized city and the capital of Iloilo province in Western Visayas. Known as the "City of Love" and a growing center for BPO, heritage tourism, and real estate development in the Visayas.
π How to Get There
## By AirnIloilo City is served by Iloilo International Airport (ILO), located in Cabatuan about 19 km northwest of the city center. Travel time is 30-45 minutes. The airport offers domestic flights to Manila (1h 10m), Cebu (55m), Davao (1h 20m), Cagayan de Oro (1h 10m), General Santos (1h 30m), and Clark (1h 10m). International routes include Hong Kong and Singapore. Philippine Airlines, Cebu Pacific, CebGo, and AirAsia operate services.nn## By BusnIloilo City has several bus terminals. The Tagbak Terminal in Jaro serves northern Panay routes to Roxas City (2.5-3 hours), Kalibo (3-4 hours), and Caticlan for Boracay (4-5 hours). The Baldoza Terminal in La Paz handles southern routes to Miagao (1-1.5 hours), San Joaquin (1.5-2 hours), and Antique Province (3-4 hours). The Robinsons Jaro hub also offers buses to Bacolod City via the land route (4-5 hours). Ceres Liner is the dominant operator.nn## By FerrynIloilo is a major ferry hub for the Visayas. The Lapuz Ferry Terminal is the departure point for fast craft to Bacolod City (1-1.5 hours via OceanJet), one of the country's busiest inter-island routes. 2GO Travel operates overnight ferries to Manila (18-22 hours) and Cagayan de Oro (8-10 hours). For a quick island hop, the Ortiz Wharf offers pump boats to Guimaras Island in just 15-20 minutes at PHP 15-30.nn## By RoadnThe Iloilo-Capiz Highway runs north to Roxas City and onward to Kalibo and Boracay. The Iloilo-Antique Highway follows the southwestern coast to San Jose, Antique. The Iloilo Diversion Road connects to the airport area and Santa Barbara. For Bacolod, most travelers prefer the fast craft ferry (1-1.5 hours) over the land route via Dumangas ferry (4-5 hours total).nn## Getting AroundnIloilo City has a well-organized jeepney system with designated routes like Jaro CPU, Mandurriao, and Villa. Metered taxis (PHP 40 flagdown) and Grab are available. Tricycles serve the outer areas. Pump boats at Ortiz Wharf provide quick crossings to Guimaras Island.
π Location Data
πΊοΈ Places & Landmarks
π Shopping Malls2
- SM City Iloilo
Large SM mall in Iloilo
- Robinsons Place Iloilo
Robinsons mall in the city center
π’ Business Districts1
- Megaworld Iloilo Business Park
BPO and mixed-use township
π Universities & Schools4
- University of the Philippines Visayas
UP System campus in Miag-ao/Iloilo City
- University of San Agustin
Private Catholic university
- Central Philippine University
Major private university
- West Visayas State University
State university
π₯ Hospitals3
- Iloilo Mission Hospital
Private tertiary hospital
- Western Visayas Medical Center
DOH-retained tertiary hospital
- St. Paul's Hospital Iloilo
Private hospital
ποΈ Landmarks & Attractions3
- Jaro Cathedral
National Shrine of Our Lady of Candles
- Calle Real (Heritage Street)
Heritage downtown street with colonial buildings
- Iloilo River Esplanade
Riverside promenade, award-winning urban design