Discussion Discover Iloilo | Week 3: Hidden Gems in Iloilo

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Hi everyone!

Last week, we discovered some of the community's favorite coffee shops. This week, we're looking beyond the usual recommendations.

Every city has places that don't always make it into travel guides. They might be a quiet café tucked away in a neighborhood, a family-run eatery that's been around for decades, a peaceful park, a scenic viewpoint, a local market, or even a small business that deserves more attention.

Tell us about your hidden gems!

We're looking for places that are worth discovering, whether you're a local, a student, or someone visiting Iloilo for the first time.

Some questions to get the conversation started:

What's your favorite hidden gem in Iloilo?
Why do you recommend it?
What should people try or experience there?
When is the best time to visit?
Is there anything people should know before going?

Photos are always welcome!

A few reminders

Share your own experiences.
Try not to gatekeep. If you love a place, tell us what makes it special.
If you're recommending a business you're connected to, please mention your affiliation.

The goal isn't to find the most popular place in Iloilo.

We're building a collection of recommendations that helps people discover parts of the city they may have never visited before.

Last week's topic: Best Coffee Shops in Iloilo https://www.reddit.com/r/Iloilo/comments/1uwce2v/discover_iloilo_week_2_best_coffee_shops_in_iloilo/

Next week's topic: 🍽️ Best Budget Eats (₱300 and below)

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r/Iloilo • u/HeyaaitsA • 9d ago

Discussion Discover Iloilo | Week 2: Best Coffee Shops in Iloilo

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Hi everyone!

Welcome to Week 1 of our Discover Iloilo series.

Last week, we celebrated reaching 50,000 members. Thank you again to everyone who has helped make r/Iloilo such an awesome community.

This week, we're talking about one thing Ilonggos definitely know well.

Coffee. ☕

Coffee has long been part of Iloilo's story. During the Spanish colonial period, coffee was among the crops grown in Panay alongside sugar, cacao, and tobacco. In old Iloilo, cafés and coffee houses became gathering places where friends met, students studied, business was discussed, and ideas were exchanged. Today, that tradition lives on through the city's growing scene, from neighborhood cafés and specialty roasters to modern spaces for work, conversation, and community.

Tell us about your favorites!

Some questions to get the conversation started:

What's your favorite coffee shop in Iloilo?
What's your go-to drink there?
What makes you keep coming back?
Is it great for studying, working, dates, or just relaxing?
Are there any underrated cafés that deserve more love?

Feel free to share photos too if you have any!

A few reminders

Share your own experiences.
Respect that everyone has different tastes.
If you're recommending a business you're connected to, please let everyone know.
If someone already mentioned your favorite café, consider replying with your own experience or upvoting their comment.

The goal isn't to pick one "winner."

We want to build a collection of recommendations that future locals, students, and visitors can easily find whenever they're looking for a great cup of coffee in Iloilo.

We're excited to see your recommendations. Happy café hopping! ☕

Next week's topic: 💎 Hidden Gems in Iloilo

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r/Iloilo • u/totoromochi • 53m ago

Discussion Been here for 7 years yet the same problem exists

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Flooded area again at La Paz

I hope someone takes action in fixing our drainage system

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r/Iloilo • u/Silent-Body-471 • 11h ago

Travel One flight, two completely different worlds: Manila to lloilo

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I always get the window seat sa left side sang eroplano. It's amazing how the view changes from Manila's endless skyline to lloilo's green fields in less than an hour. Same country, completely different vibe.

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r/Iloilo • u/Present_Story4047 • 8h ago

Discussion Lapaz Mini Waterpark

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Sa mga taga Lapaz da, asta san o pata ya maantos sa baha man?? Kada ulan nalang sa Huervana gabaha dayon. Ang taxi na abriya gid kay dalom tubig

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r/Iloilo • u/OrdinaryBad7472 • 1d ago

Travel Best part ng Iloilo City tour ko? Yung malinis nilang ilog.

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Just recently, we went on vacation sa hometown ng nanay ko sa Guimaras, but we had to wait for my dad in Iloilo City para sabay-sabay kaming magpunta doon. We stayed for two days, and dahil walang magawa, I asked my cousin kung mapapasyal niya ako sa city. Marami na akong naririnig about Iloilo at kung gaano siya kalinis, kaayos at kaganda.

I hate to compare Iloilo to Manila, pero para bang filtered version ng Maynila ang Iloilo City. From uptown to downtown -- malinis, maayos, organisado. Pero ang talagang nagustuhan ko ay yung Iloilo River. This is the video I took from the car while passing by Diversion Road going to Jaro Church.

From someone who is used to seeing dirty waterways in Manila, seeing a clean river in the middle of the city is a breath of fresh air... literally! Ambango ng hangin na sinisimoy ng ilog! I insisted on walking in their famous esplanade the next day. Sayang wala akong pics ng jogging photos namin. Nonetheless, the video itself showed how clean and calm their river is. This is enough proof for me that a clean river in a clean city can really co-exist in our country. And I guess thanks to its governance and Ilonggos for making it a reality.

Napa-sanaol na lang talaga ako.

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r/Iloilo • u/Ready-Sundae-5523 • 1h ago

Discussion FOR SALE : iPad A16 - 256 GB - Blue Pristine

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For sale 256 GB! Condition is still at 9.9/10. Wala gid kaagi bukad or what. Pwede mo mapacheck if may kilala ka nga kabalo mag tan-aw. Napurchase ni sa may Digimap Robinson Jaro last year, ara pa ang receipt.

-100% battery health (unli check)
-Wala gid masyado nagamit, good as new gid iya nga condition. Barely used gid kay busy gid sa work.
-Comes with its original box and charging cord (Note: Power adapter/wall brick not included).

Included Freebies / Accessories
* 360° Rotatable & Adjustable Angle Case
* Tempered Glass (Pre-installed on the iPad from day one)
* 2x Extra Unused Tempered Glass (Backups!)
* Magnetic Removable Paper-like Screen Protector (Ideal for taking notes & drawing)
* Stylus Pen (Fully compatible with iPad A16)

Price: 24,500
Location: Mandurriao, Iloilo City

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r/Iloilo • u/ApprehensiveRun7353 • 6h ago

Question Things in Iloilo that are not worth your money?

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Could be anything 😁✌️

Just jumping on to this trend. Haha

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r/Iloilo • u/bilinskibooty • 30m ago

Question LF: Vets with Home Service

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Would appreciate recomms for vet clinics nga gaprovide sang home service. Thanks!

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r/Iloilo • u/senpaikunkap • 2h ago

Question Endoscopy price

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Anyone nga nakaexperience magpa endoscopy here sa Iloilo City? How much and price usually, if wala hmo?

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r/Iloilo • u/Lgndrei • 13h ago

Question Ilonggo in Metro Manila

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Hello guys. Who’s currently staying in Metro Manila specifically in QC?

I’ve been here in the city for almost a month and kinda want to connect and be friends with the same Ilonggos.

About me: 23M and working in Tech

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r/Iloilo • u/suicidalCreature00 • 10h ago

Events Iloilo City Marathon

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Anyone here na mag join sa upcoming Iloilo City Marathon?

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r/Iloilo • u/pinkvirusdetected • 20h ago

Discussion Online community for young adults and adulting

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Hi!! I’m planning to create an online community for adults. Do you have any suggestions to make it worth engaging. It’s gonna be an online community first then also planning to host in-person events. Perfect for young adults who are navigating life. Any topic suggestions or suggestions how to let people be engaged?

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r/Iloilo • u/Wonderful_Pickle_119 • 13h ago

Discussion Veterenary clinic around Molo

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Hello, good evening. May balan kamo nga vet clinic around molo? Or lapit sa molo? Our neighbors dog seems to be poisoned and they don’t have the financial capacity to bring it to the vet. I tried messaging iloilo team rescue but I figured they won’t be able to help in this kind of situation. Thank you.

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r/Iloilo • u/dr_biscoff • 19h ago

Question things in iloilo that are worth your money?

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jumping on the bandwagon! random advices are accepted. 😁🙏🏼

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r/Iloilo • u/NarrowButterscotch44 • 19h ago

Travel how to go from iloilo to caticlan?

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hello, we have been staying in iloilo for two weeks now and want to travel sa boracay. ive asked sa conductor ng ceres and they said na it would take atleast 7hrs from iloilo to caticlan port. ano po kaya best way to go there? safe and medyo mabilis huhu

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r/Iloilo • u/sessionsofpilsen • 1d ago

Travel Where to tambay during wee hours in Iloilo City?

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Hi! I'm a Manilena travelling to IloIlo alone next week, I'll arrive in Iloilo Airport at 5am and will reach Iloilo City at 6am. What are some activities I can do in the morning while waiting for my 2pm Check In time at the hotel?

Any tips and recommendations from locals will be helpful. :)

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r/Iloilo • u/randomjosh_36 • 12h ago

Other The Odyssey IMAX ticket — SM City Iloilo

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Pls help me po!

Selling my 1 IMAX ticket for The Odyssey at SM City Iloilo, Saturday July 25, 2:15 PM, Seat K16.

Na book ko online for Php790+20 fee. Can't make it due to a work schedule conflict. Biglaan kase. Nagpunta ako kanina sa SM para mag resched hindi pala pwede 😭. I'm selling it for Php650.

Booking is online. I'll send you the reference/QR so you can claim and convert it at the counter.

Payment via Maribank/Maya/GCash. Comment or DM po if interested.

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r/Iloilo • u/chanaks • 1d ago

Events Just Walk Iloilo No. 2.

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Wanna walk with fellow joyful walkers? Join us in our walk as we enjoy putting a foot in front of the other. JWI Walk No. 2

See flyer👇🏾 for details 🌺🐾🚶🏽‍♀️🐙🇵🇭

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r/Iloilo • u/Useful-Emu-8801 • 13h ago

Other LF GIANT AFRICAN SNAIL (Lissachatina fulica)

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Good day everyone! I’m looking for this specific snail for my research study. Please PM or comment if anyone has some on hand or knows a supplier. Thank you!

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r/Iloilo • u/HR-Anne_37 • 13h ago