Top 10 Things To Do in Corregidor Island

A historical island found in the mouth of Manila Bay, Corregidor Island is only an hour boat ride away from Manila. It is an island famous for being the last stand 

Top 10 Things To Do in Corregidor Island

 For those planning to go on a history tour of the island, here are my Top 10 Things to Do on Corregidor Island.
1. Ride a tranvia and go on a history tour around the island.

2. Go to the top of Corregidor Island Light House and check out the 360-degree view from the top.

3. Visit the Pacific War Memorial Museum and check out the weapons used during the battle.

4. Remember the sacrifices of the fallen soldiers at the Eternal Flame of Freedom.

5. Take a group photo at Battery Way, Hearn, and Grubbs.

6. Swim at Bloody Beach.

7. Ride the ROCKet Zipline.

8. Go ghost hunting inside the hospital ruins at night.

9. Check out the Mile-Long Barracks. 

10. Go on a Night Lateral Tour of Malinta Tunnel.

How about you? What are your Top 10 things To Do in Corregidor Island?

Location: Corregidor Island, Cavite City, Philippines

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  1. Karen at My Path To TravelMay 26, 2020 at 10:11 PM

    Great photos, thanks for sharing

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  2. Melanie HamiltonMay 26, 2020 at 11:34 PM

    Thanks so much for sharing! I know I would definitely enjoy the war museum and ghost hunting. Will have to bookmark for when I finally visit!

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    1. Neil Alvin NicerioMay 27, 2020 at 4:35 PM

      Cool. Looking forward to your visit to Corregidor. :)

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  3. KellyMay 26, 2020 at 11:51 PM

    These photos make this list look amazing!! I'll have to research these things a little bit more.

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    1. Neil Alvin NicerioMay 27, 2020 at 4:24 PM

      :) You can check out my more thorough Corregidor Island post to find out more about the place. This is just a teaser.

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  4. Cyndi BuchananMay 26, 2020 at 11:59 PM

    So many fun things to do! Thank you for sharing!

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  5. MohamedMay 27, 2020 at 12:05 AM

    So much fun waiting in this place. I love Philippines. And the people are very nice and friendly too. I have a couple of friends there. Planning to visit very soon.

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    1. Neil Alvin NicerioMay 27, 2020 at 12:12 PM

      Nice!!! :) Would love to see you here in the Philippines.

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  6. PaoloMay 27, 2020 at 11:06 AM

    I didnt know there are a lot of amazing things to do in Corregidor island. My nephew had his field trip in Corregidor last year.

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    1. Neil Alvin NicerioMay 27, 2020 at 12:13 PM

      You should come visit Corregidor Paolo. :) Iba ang personal experience. :)

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  7. AnonymousMay 27, 2020 at 2:01 PM

    I've been recently in Manila but missed this island :/ It looks really good but the ghost hunt would scare me too much!

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    1. Neil Alvin NicerioMay 27, 2020 at 4:19 PM

      Hahaha. You should visit this island when you visit Manila again.

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  8. MonidipaMay 27, 2020 at 4:08 PM

    These are all my favourite things. I would love to visit phillipines and do these.

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  9. CassieMay 27, 2020 at 8:18 PM

    I’ll definitely be adding Corregidor Island to my bucket list

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  10. LittlemisadvenchaMay 27, 2020 at 9:04 PM

    Wow. ang ganda! :) I love to visit Corregidor Island. Andami ko pang hindi napupuntahan sa Pinas. haha! Ma-add nga to sa bucket list ko....

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    1. Neil Alvin NicerioMay 30, 2020 at 11:10 PM

      :) Grabe ako nga din. Sa Visayas di ko pa masyado nalilibot.

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  11. Tracy @ Cleland ClanMay 27, 2020 at 10:44 PM

    I enjoy trolley tours. They are a great way to learn about the history and culture of a place before exploring more in-depth later.

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    1. Neil Alvin NicerioMay 30, 2020 at 11:11 PM

      That's true. You should try this one in Corregidor.

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  12. PollyMay 28, 2020 at 2:28 AM

    Among these I'd prolly do the ghost hunting first! Weird but I enjoy exploring haunted places (I braved Diplomat Hotel on my own last year). The tunnel looks exciting too! Oh oh and most likely do the zipline! I've been second guessing whether to go to Corregidor as I wasn't aware that there are tons of activities to do there. *Mind Blown*

    Oh yeah! Imma sport my inner British and swim at Bloody Beach! LMAO!

    Can I DIY this or do I have to contact a travel agency?

    Thanks for the suggestions, Neil-san!

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    1. Neil Alvin NicerioMay 30, 2020 at 11:13 PM

      Hi Polly!

      You can DIY this. :) I'm actually planning to bring my bike next time. :)

      Nakita ko nga ung article mo about Diplomat Hotel. Naingit ako eh. Hahaha.

      Visit mo ang Corregidor. Grabe ang ganda.

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  13. Ben CrossMay 28, 2020 at 4:14 AM

    I had never heard of Corregidor Island. Looks like there is so much to do, and plenty of history to discover.

    Great photos by the way!

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    1. Neil Alvin NicerioMay 29, 2020 at 12:23 AM

      This place is very historic. You should check out my full blog article about the island.

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  14. Nina NicholsMay 28, 2020 at 7:54 AM

    I would love to visit Corregidor when I visit the Philippines hopefully next year. Definitely such a beautiful place.

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  15. JulesMay 28, 2020 at 9:19 AM

    I love that you highlight the Philippines in the way you do. It's great that you are sharing how great the country (and Corregidor) are for visitors.

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  16. Marjie MareMay 28, 2020 at 10:00 AM

    I would definitely visit that island. I can't wait to start my traveling adventure again.

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    1. Neil Alvin NicerioMay 29, 2020 at 12:24 AM

      Great. I do hope you'd include Corregidor in your itinerary.

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  17. aisasamiMay 28, 2020 at 10:16 PM

    Corregidor Island looks like an amazing island with culture and history! I would love to visit!

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  18. remoMay 29, 2020 at 2:44 AM

    This looks so much fun. A perfect visit for a weekend and woth family.

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    1. Neil Alvin NicerioMay 30, 2020 at 11:01 PM

      That's correct. Corregidor can be visited on a weekend.

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  19. Agnes Dela CruzMay 29, 2020 at 4:59 PM

    I have been to Corregidor years ago. It is a beautiful place with lots of history and stories to tell.

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  20. Our Redonkulous LifeMay 29, 2020 at 11:06 PM

    This look like such a cool place to visit.

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