Mandurriao

Mandurriao is a district found in Iloilo City, in the province of Iloilo. It is also a major commercial area in the city and its largest mall, SM City Iloilo, is located along the busy Diversion Road, where many other stores and businesses can be found.

Go to Boardwalk and take a stroll in Mandurriao’s Smallville Business Park, where plenty of dining options, recreational areas, and accommodation choices can be found. Popular hotel options would be the Iloilo Business Hotel, the MO2 Westown Hotel Iloilo, and the Smallville21 Hotel, among many others. At Westown Hotel, enjoy a swim at its El Dorado Waterpark with family or friends

Smallville is also known for its dining hubs, so be sure to try some of its best restaurants — Afriques for Italian cuisine, Bauhinia for Filipino food, and Mojave for steak. For a taste of Iloilo’s very own seafood, try Punot, Ocean City, and Griller’s Oyster Bar. Smallville is also known for its nightlife — your feet will be surely be sore after dancing at Aura, Flow, or the crowded MO2 Ice dancefloors.

Outside its commercial areas, there are also plenty of natural sights to enjoy in Mandurriao. The Iloilo Esplanade is an ideal place to go jogging or biking, as it is located alongside the serene Iloilo River. Plenty of restaurants are also found in this area, where you can have a meal and enjoy scenic views of the river.

Visit the Mandurriao Church and the neogothic-styled Molo Church. The latter is often called a “feminist church” because of the statues of women saints located on the sixteen pillars found inside. The architecture of both churches is reminiscent of Spanish architecture in the 1800s. A night in the Plazuela de Iloilo, however, will have a more European feel to it. Found in Benigno Aquino Avenue, the Plazuela is also a commercial area with plenty of dining options and shops to check out.

Mandurriao is also the location of Iloilo City’s domestic airport, the Mandurriao Airport, making the district an easy access point for anyone who wants to see the best of what Iloilo City has to offer.