A heritage tour of Iloilo begins at the site of Fort San Pedro along San Pedro Drive. The fort no longer exists except for a few large stones facing the sea which were once part of a bastion of the quadrilateral fort. Built in 1616, against the Dutch and other invaders that threatened Iloilo, the fort was already in disrepair early in the 20^th century, it deteriorated further due to neglect, and was totally damaged during World War II. Whatever remained was torn down to make way for a park. A lighthouse and image of the Christ marks the spot where the fort stood. The park is a favorite spot for taking in the evening air. Food stalls serve barbecue to park goers.

On the way to Fort San Pedro is Gen. Hughes St. This was the rich man's district of Iloilo where large houses and mansions of entrepreneurs and plantation owners stood. The Colegio de Corazón de Jesús is a girls' school that catered to the children of the elite. In this area was the Club Ingles, an exclusive club for British nationals. The ruins of the Club Ingles used to stand in this area. Gen. Hughes is somewhat run down and has lost much of its opulence.