Tourist Spots Importance in Economy

How important is our tourist spots for our economy? Can you imagine a country without a tourist spots? Are you able to visit one country without any place to stay and to explore? These are some of many questions that our government and community wish to be answered in no time. Let’s define how our tourist spots affect our economy.

Tourism is important to the world because of the amount of income it brings into countries and it promotes interconnectedness throughout the world. It provides people visiting the country of their choice with the services while they are there in exchange for the visitors boosting the country's economy.It helps provide jobs to the residents of the country that are being visited not only in the tourism and service industry, but also in the manufacturing industry as many people leave their vacation destination with souvenirs in hand. Tourists tend to have disposable income that they spend in the country they are visiting.

They also, on the whole, have more leisure time with which they use on numerous, shorter vacations throughout the year. Most tourists are well educated with sophisticated tastes which have resulted in the demand for better service and products. Philippines are one of the most enchanting tourist’s destinations in the orld.This beautiful archipelago nation in Southeast Asia is dotted with famous for its tourist spots. Philippines popular destinations include beautiful islands, exotic beaches, amazing volcanoes, world-class diving spots and unique wildlife.

The beautiful Philippines have hundreds of enchanting tourist destinations, making it a favorite destination for nature lovers, honeymooners and adventure seekers from all around the world. Apart from its exceptional scenic beauty, Philippines popular destinations also include unique cultural, historical and architectural heritages.The beautiful colonial structures of Vigan in Ilocos and World War II markers of Manila never fail to fascinate its visitors. You can plan your tour to visit the Philippines popular destinations that range from the famous historic centers of the state to the parks and gardens at Philippines.

The Filipinos are vibrant and fun loving people and like to celebrate almost every occasion with great fanfare. The vibrant and colorful festivals are major tourist attractions in the Philippines. Tourism in the Philippines is a major economic contributor to the Philippine Economy.The Philippines is an archipelago country composing of more than 7,107 islands, it offers a rich biodiversity with its tropical rainforests, mountains, beaches, coral reefs, islands, and coves, making it one of the most mega diverse countries in the world. It also offers a rich history and culture. There are diff.

tourist spots in our country and in year 2011, the country attracted 3,917,454 visitors. Tourist spots are important to our economy. Why? Just imagine the numbers of tourist visit Philippines in a year every tourist will pay for their accommodations, transportation and other expenses needed while staying here.It will help our economy to gain more income to sustain our needs. By having many beautiful tourist spots it will encouraged more foreigners to visit our country and our tourist spots will be known in the whole world like our Underground River in Palawan who been choose to be part of the 7 wonders of the world.

So that we need to maintain and take care of our tourist spots because it is not only for the progress of our country but ours too. Chapter 2 Body of the paper There are many types of tourist spots in the Philippines like beaches, olcano, mountain, river, caves, churches, and other historical place like museum.Beach - A beach is a landform along the shoreline of an ocean, sea, lake or river. It usually consists of loose particles which are often composed of rock, such as sand, gravel, shingle, pebbles or cobblestones. The particles comprising the beach are occasionally biological in origin, such as mollusk shells or coralline algae. Famous beach in the Philippines: Siargao Island - Siargao Island presents interesting contrasts; its huge and powerful waves, brought about by being near the Philippine Deep, are a surfer’s dream.

If you visit the island you will no doubt see some of the world‘s best surfers riding the breathtaking waves. Pagudpud Beach (Ilocos Norte) - Its crystal clear waters are comparable with those of the other shores in the country. It is also not lacking exotic marine life which underwater divers can marvel at. Add the smooth fine sands, and you have the complete ingredients for a perfect beach.

Boracay White Beach (Boracay Island) - Measuring about 3 miles (about 5 km. ) the beach is noted for the cool breeze emanating from the waters, and the soft clear blue skies.Because there are plenty of accommodations nearby, Boracay White Beach, especially in the summer, are filled with people, frolicking in the waters. Volcano - A volcano is an opening, or rupture, in a planet's surface or crust, which allows hot magma, volcanic ash and gases to escape from below the surface.

Famous volcanoes in the Philippines: Mayon Volcano - This is the most picturesque of all the volcanoes in the Philippines - Mayon Volcano, an active stratovolcano in the province of Albay. Mayon is the most active volcano in the country, having erupted over 47 times in the past 400 years.The first recorded eruption was in 1616. Mayon Volcano is the main landmark of Albay, Philippines. This volcano is considered to be the world's most perfectly formed volcano for its symmetrical cone.

Taal Volcano - The gateway for most visitors is through Tagaytay City, from the ridge where a panoramic view of Volcano Island can be seen. Taal volcano, a 406 meter-high crater, is the world's smallest active volcano. It is described as “crater within an island within a lake” because it stands as an island at Taal Lake. There have been 33 recorded eruptions of Taal since 1572.

What makes Taal Volcano more unique is the fact that the volcano itself has a lake of its own inside its crater which is called the “Crater Lake. ” Mount Pinatubo - A giant reawaken after more than 400 years of deep slumber. The volcano's eruption in June 1991 produced the second largest terrestrial eruption of the 20th century. With an elevation of 1,745m this volcano is located in Zambales.

Mt. Pinatubo is a popular tourist destination in Central Luzon. A 2-3 hour trek then commences on a trail that leads to its crater lake. Facilities include a view deck, cottages, and kayaks.Swimming in the lake is allowed although it is restricted to the proximal banks.

Mount Banahaw - A dormant volcanic complex located on the boundary of Laguna and Quezon, Philippines. It is considered to be sacred by the local residents because of its “holy water and or holy sites. It has a height of 2,158 m, above sea level. Mt.

Banahaw is a traditional pilgrimage site for locals, being considered a "holy mountain". It is also popular among mountain climbers being the closest ;2000-meter mountain to Manila. Hiking activity peaks during Holy Week of each year, with climbers numbering thousands.Points of interest include the Cave of God the Father and the spring at Brgy.

Kinabuhayan, said to have curative powers. Mount Makiling - Mt. Makiling is located in the province of Laguna, Philippines. It is an inactive volcano, which rises to 1,090 m above sea level. A campsite at the foot of Mount Makiling is being managed by the Boy Scout of the Philippines and was the site of the 10th World Scout Jamboree in 1959. Mt.

Makiling is also a popular hiking destination. Mountain - A mountain is a large landform that stretches above the surrounding land in a limited area usually in the form of a peak.A mountain is generally steeper than a hill. Famous Mountain in the Philippines: Mt.

Apo - Hailed as the highest mountain peak in entire beautiful archipelago of the Philippines, Mt. Apo is one of the most sought after and most climbed mountain in the country. The panoramic view and the stunning nature’s beauty which mountaineers can find at the peak is just one of a kind. This mountain is also considered as one of the many dormant volcanoes in the Philippines. River - A river is a natural watercourse,[1] usually freshwater, flowing towards an ocean, a lake, a sea, or another river.

In a few cases, a river simply flows into the ground or dries up completely before reaching another body of water. Famous River in the Philippines: The Cagayan River - also known as the Rio Grande de Cagayan, is the longest and largest river in the Philippine Archipelago. [1] It is located in the Cagayan Valley region in northeastern part of Luzon island and traverses the provinces of Nueva Vizcaya, Quirino, Isabela and Cagayan. The Puerto Princesa Underground River is reputed to be the longest navigable underground river in the World.It is one of the few such rivers which the public can easily experience and appreciate. It is the official entry of the Philippines and is 1 of the 7 finalists to the Search for the New 7 Wonders of Nature.

The watershed area of the river within the park is covered by primary forest which is home to many endemic species of animals and plants. It encompasses an unusual variety of ecosystems, making it high scientific and conservation interest. Cave - A cave or cavern is a natural underground space large enough for a human to enter. Caves form naturally by the weathering of rock and they often extend deep underground.The word "cave" can also refer to much smaller openings such as sea caves, rock shelters, and grottos. Famous Caves: Hoyop-Hoyopan Caves - In the local dialect hoyop-hoyopan means blow-blow.

The name is descriptive to the sound of the wind whistling through the cave entrance. The Hoyop-Hoyopan cave is located 15 km from Legazpi, in the town of Camalig. Franciscan priests had excavated archeological artifacts dating from 50 BC from this cave. Some of the artifacts can be viewed at the nearby Camalig Church while some are located at the National Museum in Manila.Callao Caves in Cagayan - The seven-chambered Callao Caves boast of massive limestone and other rock formations, skylights, and a chapel. The conditions inside the cave cause stalactites and stalagmites, particularly in the deeper chambers.

Every chamber has natural crevices, which let light get into the cave, serving as illumination for the otherwise dark areas of the place. Odloman Cave in Mabinay, Negros Oriental - this cave is 8. 9 km. long.

Five entrances have been connected and the system comprises a mix of large and small galleries with some active streamway. This cave is the 6th deepest in the country.Palawan Underground River or St. Paul Subterranean River - This is the most famous cave in the Philippines. St.

Paul Underground River in Palawan, Philippines may not be the longest underground river in the world anymore, but it is still the world’s longest navigable underground river. Church - The Baroque Churches of the Philippines is the official designation to a collection of four Spanish-era churches in the Philippines, upon its inscription to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2003. San Agustin Church is a Roman Catholic Church under the auspices of The Order of St.Augustine, located inside the historic walled city of Intramuros in Manila. In 1993, San Agustin Church was one of four Philippine churches constructed during the Spanish colonial period to be designated as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, under the collective title Baroque Churches of the Philippines. Paoay Church is the Roman Catholic parish church of the municipality of Paoay, Ilocos Norte in the Philippines.

Completed in 1710, the church is famous for its distinct architecture highlighted by the enormous buttresses on the sides and back of the building.In 1993, the church was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site as one best examples of the Baroque Churches of the Philippines. Paoay church is prime example of Earthquake Baroque architecture, which is the Philippine interpretation of the European Baroque adapted to the seismic condition of the country. Destructive earthquakes are common and have destroyed earlier churches all throughout the country. The Miag-ao Church was built in 1786 by Spanish Augustinian missionaries and was declared as part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site "Baroque Churches of the Philippines" in 1993.On the front facade, which is flanked by two watchtower belfries, one can see the unique blending of Spanish and native influences.

The central feature of the bas-relief facade is a large coconut tree which reaches almost to the apex. While an integral part of the Philippine landscape, the coconut tree is also the subject of lore. According to an old Philippine legend, the coconut tree was the only bequest from a loving mother to her two children, a tree which sustained them for life. On the church's facade the coconut tree appears as the "tree of life" to which St.

Christopher carrying the Child Jesus on his shoulder is clinging to.Museum - A museum is an institution that cares for (conserves) a collection of artifacts and other objects of scientific, artistic, cultural, or historical importance and makes them available for public viewing through exhibits that may be permanent or temporary. [1] Most large museums are located in major cities throughout the world and more local ones exist in smaller cities, towns and even the countryside. Some Museums: National Museum of the Philippines - This cultural attraction dates back to 1901 when it was founded as the Insular Museum of Ethnology, Natural History and Commerce.The museum is home to an extensive collection of artefacts related to the history of the city of Manila and the Philippines as a whole.

Highlights include the skull of 'Tabon Man' - the oldest skeletal human remains found anywhere in the archipelago Casa Manila Museum - Housed in a replica of a traditional 19th century city home, the Casa Manila Museum features a collection of displays and exhibits that illustrate how the city's affluent residents lived in its period under Spanish control. The house's interior has been recreated to look exactly as it might have in the colonial era.