Churches in Iloilo : A Never Too Late VIsita Iglesia

My first time in Iloilo is definitely an adventure..no planned itinerary, no new set of clothes and no extra cash. It was really just a side trip for an official order at work to attend the quarterly convention of PAGBA held in the city.

So one day before the convention, me and a few comrades decided to traverse the countryside and made a leisure-style Visita Iglesia on the famous churches of Iloilo City.

We started it off to the southernmost part of the proviince, the San Joaquin Church. From the city proper we rode a PUJ to the terminal and rode an ordinary vintage bus bound to Antique (along the way you will see the long stretch of Sulu Sea.

Unfortunately, the church was undergoing restoration when we came so we didn't appreciate much the beauty of the church's facade. We walked through the side and saw the sports arena overlooking the Sulu Sea.

 There was a newly-established Garin Farm owned and named after the incumbent congressman of the said district. The entrance fee is too expensive though for the time we arrived so we just took photo from its gate.

Our next stop is the fascinating Miag-ao Church. This church, I can say, and its facade, doors and patio is a good place for romantic photoshoots. 

 This door is awesome!

Next stop is the Guimbal Church..there was currently a float parade and mass dancing in connection with the  Bantayan Festival going on when we arrived.

The we returend to Iloilo City proper and ate at the famous Deco's to try the city's Original La Paz Batchoy.

 Saw this Portuguese-inspired building along the walking roads of the city

Next stop is the church located just beside the Plaza Libertad in Iloilo City, the San Jose Church. It was already closed when we came since it was past 9pm already.

  The church and the plaza is fronting the Iloilo City Hall..great lighting at night

Then off we went to gothic-inspired Jaro Church now..

 The amazing features of this church is the separate bellfry found on the other side of the road.

We dropped by the newly-established Esplanade on our way to Molo.

 Best to visit at night because of the serene lights and peaceful ambience.

Our last stop is the Molo Church..there were lots of young bystanders even if we arrived almost late past 10 at night.

Off we go back to our lodge to rest.

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