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Tops Lookout (Busay)
Best time to visit
Late afternoon into sunset for golden light and city lights afterwards; dry season November to May usually gives clearer views.
Budget tips
Small entrance fee around PHP 50–100 as of recent years, no regular free days; bring cash for snacks and skip pricier restaurants to save money.
Recommended for
Photography enthusiasts, Couples, Day-trippers, Families
Plan your visit
45-90 minutes
About
Fatti rapidi: Perched on a high ridge, the spot gives a panoramic sweep of the city, the coastline, and the low hills that blush at sunset. Crowds gather at dusk for the city-light show, where vendors sell grilled skewers and warm drinks and benches and telescopes invite lingering.
Punti salienti: A curving viewing platform delivers an almost 180-degree panorama, a cool, pine-scented breeze, and a glittering tapestry of thousands of amber lights at night. Many regulars arrive in small groups of 3–6 with thermoses and guitars, trading songs and stories as the skyline slowly switches from gold to starlit black.
Insider tips
- Wear a light jacket and closed shoes, evenings can be breezy and pathways uneven.
- Arrive 30–45 minutes before sunset for the best light and fewer people on the main platforms.
- Use the lower viewing deck for unobstructed city-to-sea photos, then move to the upper terrace for wider panoramas.
- Avoid peak holiday weekends; combine the visit with nearby Busay attractions to split transport costs.
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