rds visitors with a panoramic view of Ormoc City.
Boy Scout Monument
The Boy Scout Monument is the very first Boy Scout Monument created in human form in 1941. It is found in a Rotunda at Fatima Village, Tacloban City on the way to the airport.
Monument of the Filipino Soldier
The monument is a tribute to the Filipino World War II soldiers and veterans who offered their supreme sacrifice for the freedom. Located in the Rotunda at Brgy. Pawing, Palo, Leyte.
Palo Metropolitan Cathedral
The Palo Cathedral was built by Augustinian friars in 1596. The church was converted into an evacuation hospital of the Allied Forces of Liberation and a refuge of civilians during World War II. From the Church, can be seen the famous Hill 522. The Cathedral features artworks in intricate finishing by local artisans such as the gold-plated altar and carved Stations of the Cross.
Sta. Fe Community Museum
The Community Museum in Sta. Fe is a fine example of historical awareness on grassroots level. Initiated by the municipal government of Sta.Fe, the museum was built to house antiques dating back to the Spanish per, Chinese porcelain jars, and WW II mementos. The museum is in the compound of the Sta. Fe Municipal Hall
Leyte is a complete outdoors experience, found all in one island. Enjoy go mountain climbing, anywhere in Burauen , to Lake Danao in Ormoc. Stumble into breath taking waterfalls hidden in dense jungles in Biliran . The world famous San Juanico Strait is perfect for kayaking . The protected fish sanctuaries of Sogod Bay are perfect for snorkelling, and diving for whale sharks. The long undulating coastline of Leyte will give you stretches of beach for swimming and picnics. The towns of Tanuan all the way to Tolosa and Dulag are popular skim boarding sites. Southern Leyte offers numerous caves of varying sizes for caving adventures. Relax and laze on the many pristine white sand beaches of Cuatro Islas, Higatangan, Maripipi, and Sambawan. Oftentimes you have the island to yourself, away from the throngs of the crowd.
San Juanico Strait
The world’s narrowest yet most navigable strait lies between the islands of Samar and Leyte. Beautiful islets are scattered on this emerald green waters punctuated by infinite whirlpools. Most ideal for kayaking, and snorkelling.
Tadyaw Beach Resort
Hands down, this is one of the best beach resort in Leyte, on the Pacific side. Tadyaw, in Tolosa Leyte is a landscaped garden resort, with manicured lawns. It has abundant space in between picnic kiosks, good shower area, and outstanding restrooms. The sparkling jet black sand beach is a good site for skim boarding. The resort has a small restaurant that serves short orders.
A virgin forest at 4,000 ft. above sea level. Mt. Kankahay in Jaro Leyte is a haven for hunting game, but shooting game is no longer advised. A good site for mountain climbing.
Mahagnao National Park
Mahagnao National Park in Burauen is an established national park since 1937. It is a dormant with a huge crater turned that turned into a lake. There are multiple hot springs for soaking, and lagoons for swimming. See beautiful giant ferns, wild orchids, and wild birds.
Leyte Mountain Trail
The Leyte Mountain Trail is an outstanding trekking area which starts from the Mahagnao Natural Park in, Burauen to Lake Danao Natural Park in Ormoc, a distance of approximately 40 km. This rainforest tour of three to four days takes you to the beautiful lakes of – Mahagnao, Malagsum, Casudsu-ran and Danao. Be amazed by the spectacular Guinaniban Falls, and the breathtaking view of mountains, forests, plains and the island of Samar and Leyte from the crest of the central Amandiwing Mountain Range. Enjoy the heady profusion of tropical flora and fauna including colourful insects, butterflies, dragonflies, bugs, giant millipedes, deers, wild boars, monkeys, birds, orchids, and giant ferns. There are four resting huts along the trail. At present the trail currently closed to hikers and mountaineers for security reason. An alternative route is to visit each part from separate entry points – Mahagnao in B