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SAMUEL DE LEON
AREA CODE
(38)
CURRENCY
Philippine Peso (PHP1 =
US$0.20)
TOUCHDOWN
The airport is within the
city, and there are plenty of tricycles at
PHP6 a ride. For trips to nearby towns,
there are vans and taxis for hire. It only
takes about 20 minutes to get to Panglao
Island, as traffic jams are rare.
SEE &DO
Cruise along the Abatan River,
which starts off in Cortes. The three-hour
cruise has stopovers in the municipalities
of Maribojoc, Antequera and Balilihan.
Cultural presentations by locals and
snacks await travelers at each stopover.
Hang out at Dauis Bridge and enjoy the
sea breeze.
SLEEP
BPSTEA Pension House is
perfect for travellers on a budget.
Tel:
+63 (38) 501 8092
EAT
Painitang Bol-anon is available at
the City Square, while you can barbecue
at Acacia de BuBu.
SHOP
Ube ensaymada for PHP30 each
at Lola Lila’s Bakeshop at The Courtyard,
in front of the Cogon Shrine.
INSIDER TIP
Take a tricycle or taxi from
the airport to your hotel or downtown.
Shanemie
Carelle O.
Daquio
self-employed
PHILIPPINES
TAGBILARAN
SAMUEL DE LEON
AREACODE
(53)
CURRENCY
Philippine Peso (PHP1 =
US$0.02)
TOUCHDOWN
A van from the airport to
the downtown area is most convenient
as it will drop you off at your hotel. It'll
cost you PHP300. There are multi-cabs,
jeepneys and tricycles too. You can also
hire a car for longer stays.
SEE &DO
Go around the historic capital
of Leyte, Tacloban City, which offers one
of the best World War II tour sites and
museums. Visit the not-so-well-known
eco-tour sites — which are still among
the best in the Philippines — such as
Calbiga Caves, San Juanico Bridge and
Agas-agas Zipline.
SLEEP
Have a comfortable stay at
Oriental Hotel.
Tel: +63 (53) 323 2881,
(53) 323 3883
EAT
Organic and vegetarian food at
Organic Paruparong Bukid Nature
Conservation Center.
SHOP
Pick up delicacies like moron and
binagol — made from
gabi
and multi-
colored, hand-woven banig.
MUST-TRY
Agas-Agas Zipline, the
highest zipline in the Philippines.
Helly Yap
Asoy
businesswoman
PHILIPPINES
TACLOBAN
LESTER LEDESMA
