There are a lot of reasons to travel. It is the best way to break our monotonous routines and experience life in an extraordinary way. Many people travel to learn about new cultures, new languages, new manners of living, and to meet new friends. It allows us to understand human nature, how people speak, live, eat, work and more. Additionally, it can also help us reduce stress and escape the hustle and bustle of our lives.
Travel can be done by foot, bicycle, automobile, train, car, boat, ship, or by any means necessary. Destinations can be classified as heritage and cultural, for tourists only, cities for business conferences, large tourism cities, coastal areas, or rural areas with green spaces and outdoor activities.
The Philippines is considered one of the best destinations for tourists with its spectacular view of mountains, beaches, islands, wildlife, and more. Also, Filipinos are known to be friendly, hospitable and possessing good humor. They are fun loving and easy going that makes their guests feel truly welcome.
Iloilo City located in Visayas is known for its numerous tourist spots such as islands, farms, spring, hills, fruits, delicacies, churches, interesting history, and above all, its people who are also known for their charm and sweetness, thus called as “The City of Love” because it is a home for soft-spoken and loving personalities, the Ilonggos. Moreover, most Ilonggos are very religious.
Garin Farm Pilgrimage Resort in San Joaquin, Iloilo is known to be the sole resort in the country that fuses agriculture, leisure, and pilgrimage thus giving its guests a unique all-encompassing getaway. It is popularly known for its Pilgrimage Hill: A journey from Creation to Ascension. This is popularly referred to as the “ Stairway to Heaven, “ it has 480-step staircase where guest can walk past major biblical scenarios like the Birth and Baptism of Christ, the Last Supper, the Agony in the Garden, the Crucifixion, the Resurrection, and the Ascension. On the peak of the mountain, you will see a Meditation tunnel, installed with a small bulb just enough for the visitors to see the alleyway, ending in what looks to be like a depiction of heaven with a huge cross and other sculptures of angels and saints set in immaculate white.
It is also a great spot for activities like riding a zip line across the lagoon, kayak, paddle boat, swimming, and buggy car driving. You can take a golf cart and reach the top of the mountain in case you are unable to take the 480-step staircase.
In conclusion, Garin Farm offers exceptional experiences to both adventurers and spiritual seekers. It is eco-friendly and offers unique insights into Philippine culture and tradition.
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