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Tacloban came from the word
taklub
,
a contraption used to catch fish.
DIDYOU
KNOW?
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
Check out major tourist
attractions such as Panglao Island,
Chocolate Hills, Punta Cruz Tower
(
Maribojoc) and Mag-Aso Falls
(
Antequera). Go beyond the usual and
discover the northern part of Bohol
because there are other places you will
find during your trip.
SLEEP
Try Sun Avenue Tourist Inn and
Café, a two-star inn which is near the
airport, pier, mall and grocery.
EAT
Enjoy a decent lunch as you take
a cruise along the Loboc River. You will
even be serenaded by local singers!
INSIDER TIP
Before booking a tour
with the hotel, ask tricycle drivers in the
airport to take you around.
SHOP
At Aproniana Souvenir Shop near
Baclayon Church.
Alexa
Villano
writer
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
Get a taste of history by
visiting the Leyte Provincial Capitol. Visit
the heritage museum at Sto. Niño Shrine
where you’ll see some of the beautiful
pieces from the Marcos’ collections.
Pass the San Juanico Bridge which is
famous for being the longest bridge in the
Philippines.
SLEEP
Stay at the Leyte Park Resort
Hotel and enjoy the great view of San
Pedro Bay.
Tel: +63 53 325 6000
EAT
Have the freshest marine cuisine at
Ocho Seafood and Grill. Or lounge at Na
Ning and score some good food.
SHOP
Haggle your way to unique
handcrafted pieces at the Shopping
Center.
LOCAL SPEAK
Greet locals a “good
day” by saying
“
Maupay nga adlaw!”
Mai Escape
Ilagan
entrepreneur
PHILIPPINES
TACLOBAN
LESTER LEDESMA
