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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.
BYDAY
Go to Leyte Park Resort Hotel for the
breeze and a view of Cancabatok Bay. You can
also go around the Tacloban Shopping Center
area and look for
banig
handicrafts and other
souvenir items.
BYNIGHT
Hang out at Jose Karlo’s Coffee Shop
right in front of the historic Sto. Niño Church. The
place has been there for years. Another option is
the Ocho Seafood Grill for seafood, vegetable and
meat dishes.
SLEEP
For accessibility and comfort, check in
at Hotel Alejandro. It’s just a stone’s throw away
from the commercial and business district.
Tel:
+63 (53) 321 7099, (53) 523 7873
PHILIPPINES
TACLOBAN
PHILIPPINES
ROXAS
AREACODE
(36)
CURRENCY
Philippine Peso (PHP1 = US$0.02)
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You can find Capiz Cab taxis
waiting outside the arrival area of the Roxas airport.
Once you’re within the city, the tricycle remains
the main means of getting around.
Tel: +63 (919)
707 9224
BYDAY
Take a day trip to the neighboring towns
and soak in the sights. Visit the old churches in
the area. Head to the town of Pan-ay to see the
Church of Pan-ay, a historical landmark. Or pack a
picnic basket and go to Olotayan Island
.
BYNIGHT
Visit Grandville Complex, which is
packed with coffee shops, bars and restaurants.
Relax in Java Grill — a place that offers good
brews and great music. You can also check out
Espacio Verde for good food amidst lush greenery.
SLEEP
The San Antonio Resort Hotel provides
excellent accommodations and good service at
affordable rates. Its ambience is laidback and
relaxing.
www.thesanantonioresort.com
INSIDER TIP
Go to the famous
San Juanico Bridge — the gateway to
Samar provinces and Luzon.
MUST-TRY
Visit the Sto. Niño
Shrine for its splendid collection of art
and magnificent architectural design.
BEST BUYS
The
moron
is a tubular
rice cake eaten with a native cacao
chocolate syrup. Look for the special
kind in stalls located along Zamora St.
INSIDERTIP
Befriend a local as he
or she may volunteer to act as your tour
guide around the city.
BEST FESTIVAL
Be a part of
Sinadya sa Halaran and the week-long
celebration from December 1 to 8.
BESTBREAKFAST
Head to one
of the food stalls along Baybay Beach,
and feast on the freshest seafood while
enjoying the cool morning air.
Angeli
Aquino-
Fuentebella
college student
Frances
Therese
Salgado
nurse
SAMUEL DE LEON
LESTER LEDESMA