Corregidor Island is one of the most important and celebrated places of battle in the Pacific Theatre during World War 2. It is also known as "the rock" because of its rocky landscape and heavy fortifications. Corregidor island is approximately 4 kilometers long, 1.5 kilometers at its widest and a total area of approximately 3 square miles.

Corregidor's strategic location was vital in the defense of Manila during World War II. Making it one of the most visited historical site in the country that continues to draw Filipinos and foreign tourists. The island is divided into three parts: Topside, Middleside, and Bottomside. The Topside is the main part of Corregidor where the headquarters, barracks, war memorial, lighthouse, Eternal Flame, parade grounds, golf course and all the major emplacements are located. The Middleside is where the campsite, aviary, bird park and some ruins are located. And the tail end of Corregidor island is the Bottomside.  You can find herethe hotel, administrative building, Gen. MacArthur Park, Gen. Wainwright Park and San Jose Chapel.

Corregidor today is not only a place to contemplate and learn history, it is also a place to relax andenjoy. Here are the historical attractions and other sites to visit in Corregidor:

* Malinta Tunnel
* President Manuel L. Quezon Park
* Filipino Heroes Memorial
* Pacific War Memorial
* Aviary and Theme Park
* Filipino-American Friendship Park
* Gun emplacements
* Eternal Flame of Freedom
* Spanish lighthouse
* General Douglas MacArthur Park
* Barracks ruins
* Japanese Garden of Peace Park

How to get there:

An air-conditioned ferry departs daily at 8:00AM from the ferry terminal at the CCP Complex, Roxas Boulevard, Manila and returns in the afternoon.