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Rediscover Santa Barbara, Iloilo through an enlightening Heritage Walk

There is so much for you to discover in Santa Barbara, Iloilo!
From its pivotal role in the quest for freedom for the Ilonggos - as retold in history books, to its heritage as manifested in centuries-old structures, surviving customs, traditional ways of life and gastronomy.

No other town has contributed this much to the Iloilo’s history, economy and tourism than Santa Barbara.

Check out this heritage walk designed for locals and tourist alike to discover, experience and enjoy what the historic town has to offer.

Easy to follow map serving as guide
  • Marvel in the beauty of the newly restored CHURCH and CONVENT (A) built in 1849 and declared as a National Historical Landmark and a National Cultural Treasure.
  • Discover the town’s rich culture and historic past at the CENTENNIAL MUSEUM (B).
  • See one of the biggest Philippine flags atop one of the tallest flagpoles in the country displayed 24/7 at the FLAGPOLE PARK (C).
  • A monument dedicated to GEN. MARTIN TEOFILO DELGADO (D) stands in the VICTORY PLAZA (E). Tan Martin successfully led the revolt against Spain on Nov 17, 1898 known as the CRY OF SANTA BARBARA (F). It led to the first raising of the Philippine Flag outside Luzon. The plaza is also home to numerous Catmon trees planted as a tribute to the town's previous name "catmon".
  • Visit the oldest existing golf course in the Philippines  – the ILOILO GOLF and COUNTRY CLUB (G). Do a tee off selfie and visit the gold museum.
  • Appreciate the nimble and creative hands making lace and embroidery works at W.U.T.H.L.E. (H) – a group of women united through handcrafted lace and embroidery (located inside the Western Visayas Sanitarium Complex).


And don’t forget to enjoy some local town favorites like bingla  baye-baye and batchoy. 

For more information and details:

SANTA BARBARA,ILOILO
MUNICIPAL TOURISM OFFICE
2F Centennial Museum 
Santa Barbara, Iloilo
Tel. No. 33 523-9955

Email: sb100museum@gmail.com


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