Iloilo River Esplanade

The Iloilo River Esplanade, a linear park running along the banks of the Iloilo River, is a favorite place for locals and tourists for leisurely walks and sight-seeing. It is also a favored venue for jogging, brisk walking and aerobics in the early mornings, late afternoons and evenings. For some though, it is a perfect place for unwinding and just hanging out with friends and family.

People hangout, enjoy the view, jog and walk at the Iloilo RIver Esplanade in Iloilo City.

People hangout, enjoy the view, jog and walk at the Iloilo RIver Esplanade in Iloilo City.

The Lovers at the Iloilo River Esplanade

Late afternoon, and the Old Carpenter Bridge Promenade across the Iloilo River, between Molo and Mandurriao districts in Iloilo City, is turned into a lovers’ lane. The nearby Iloilo Esplanade along the river is also a venue for similar activities, which also include jogging, brisk walking, aerobics, and just plain sight-seeing, among others.

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Lovers spend time with each other while enjoying the view of the Iloilo Esplanade and the Iloilo River.

Iloilo River Beautiful

The beautiful Iloilo River, seen here looking West towards Oton, separates Iloilo City’s districts of Molo and Mandurriao

The beautiful Iloilo River, seen here looking West towards Oton, separates Iloilo City’s districts of Molo on the left and Mandurriao on the right. The north bank along the Mandurriao side will be the site of the upcoming Iloilo River Esplanade, designed by famous architect Paulo Alcazaren, who is also the designer of The Esplanade, Singapore.

Since this shot was published in forums and other web pages, it has been recreated countless of times by numerous others. Neil’s Snapshots feels good to be one of the first to find this angle of the beautiful Iloilo River.