Roads of Philippines

Spread across a vibrant archipelago in Southeast Asia, the Philippines presents a driving experience that marries natural beauty with elements of surprise at every turn. From coastal drives that trace azure waters to mountainous terrains that test your mettle, these roads reveal a land that is as diverse as it is enchanting.

The Halsema Highway, beautifully paved and stretching through the Cordillera Region, provides not just a transit route but also a visual spectacle. Meandering between Baguio and Bontoc, it promises sweeping views of verdant terraces and arresting mountainscapes. Kennon Road, while a marvel in its own right, demands attention and respect with its challenging paths, yet rewards with scenes that are uniquely Filipino. For those with a love for coastal drives, the Patapat Bridge won't disappoint. It winds gracefully along the sea coast, providing a mesmerizing interface between land and sea. However, with thrill also comes caution. The Commonwealth Avenue, often referred to as the 'Killer Highway,' stands as a testament to the challenges urbanization brings to road travel, underscoring the need for vigilance and safety.

Whether you're navigating the switchbacks of the mountain roads or cruising the coastal highways, driving in the Philippines offers a blend of challenge and charm, delivering both adrenaline and tranquillity in equal measure.

Halsema Highway was once considered one of the most dangerous highways in the world. Every day, commuters, transporters, tourists, and residents traversed this route, braving steep crags, narrow and sheer drop-offs, some more than 1000 feet. However, the road has now improved, offering a delightful journey along an asphalted road that traces a circuitous path, crossing the massive Cordillera Central mountain range on the Island of Luzon.

Kennon Road, situated in northern Luzon, in the Philippines, is a picturesque highway that links Baguio City to Rosario, featuring a scenic journey through diverse landscapes.

The Atimonan Old Zigzag Road acts as a gateway between Northern Quezon and the South of the Philippines. It is one of the most dangerous roads in the country. Most drivers even fear traveling on this road. It can be an adventure for some, but it does carry elements of risk.

Straddling the border of Batangas and Cavite provinces, on the Philippine island of Luzon, the road from Tagaytay to Talisay is a very challenging mountain drive.

Located in the heart of Quezon City, in the Philippines, Commonwealth Avenue (nicknamed the “Killer Highway”) has terrible to non-existent regulations, along with its extremely heavy traffic, which leads to many hundreds of accidents amongst cyclists, pedestrians, and motor vehicles each year.

Patapat Causeway Bridge is one of the most scenic and most photographed destinations in Ilocos Norte, in the Philippines.

Located in the province of Cagayan in the Philippines, the Buntun Bridge is one of the most spectacular bridges in the world. It is said that the bridge is long enough for a person to recite the entire Philippine National Anthem while walking here.

Driving the defiant road from Bongabon to Baler is a very challenging adventure on the island of Luzon, in Philippines.

Located in the province of Cagayan in the Philippines, the Magapit Bridge is one of the most spectacular bridges in the world. The bridge spans the Cagayan River.

Malabrigo-Laiya is a short coastal dirt track located in Batangas, on the southwestern part of Philippines.

Mount Santo Tomas is a stratovolcano at an elevation of 2.224m (7,296ft) above the sea level, located in the province of Benguet, on Luzon Island of the Philippines.

Mount Pulag is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.480m (8,136ft) above the sea level, located in the province of Benguet in the Cordillera Administrative Region of the Philippines, on Luzon Island.

The Sibuyan Circumferential Road is a very scenic (and challenging) road located on the Sibuyan Island of Philippines, in the province of Romblon.

Dalton Pass is a mountain pass at an elevation of 892m (2,926ft) above the sea level, located on the border of Nueva Ecija and Nueva Vizcaya provinces, in central Luzon island of the Philippines.

Located in the province of Ifugao, in the Philippines, the road from Kiangan to Buguias is said to be the highest road in the country.

Philippines is a picturesque island nation with several beautiful beaches and lush green jungles for adventurous travelers. For those seeking adventures, the country of Philippines has an abundance of it. However, if you wish to dive deeper and learn more about the culture and life of the Philippines, then there is no place better to start than the capital city of Manila.