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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
Visit Bohol’s most popular
attraction, the Chocolate Hills; see Earth’s
smalllest primates, the tarsiers; take a
cruise on the Loboc; and go on a nighttime
fireflies tour along the Abatan River.
SLEEP
Stay at the plush Bellevue
Panglao Hotel, with its beautiful location
on Panglao Island. The experience is
so blissful you might not want to leave.
EAT
The pizza in Bellevue Panglao Hotel
is delicious. The restaurant at Bohol Bee
Farm serves great food as well.
SHOP
Grab some honey and other
local items at the Bohol Bee Farm and
Restaurant.
INSIDER TIP
If you’re on a tight budget,
ask tricycle drivers to take you around
instead of booking a tour.
Sheryl Flores
Gregory
business unit
director,
advertising
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
The Leyte Landing Memorial
in Palo, and the Sto. Niño Shrine and
Heritage Museum with its collection of
works by local and foreign artists. The
Madonna of Japan is also worth a visit.
SLEEP
Espacio Residencia in Costa
Brava is a well-priced motel located near
to Tacloban airport, and is perfect for
budget-conscious travelers.
Tel: +63 (53)
323 8996
EAT
The all-you-can-eat lunch and
dinner buffet of Cosina Don Vicente in
Robinson’s Annex is unforgettable.
SHOP
There are stalls that sell woven
items like bags in the downtown area, the
best place to shop for souvenirs.
MUST-TRY
Taste the delicious chocolate
moron. It goes well with a cup of freshly
brewed coffee.
Melanie F.
Portillano
company trainer
PHILIPPINES
TACLOBAN
LESTER LEDESMA
LESTER LEDESMA
