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Oct 15, 2014

Top 10 Natural Attractions In Eastern Visayas

Eastern Visayas is definitely known for its undiscovered paradise. Very contradicting but true! People are aware of its beautiful natural attractions but several has yet to discover them. Tourists nowadays are always focused on Boracay, Palawan, and other famous destinations. They do not know that if they want a place wherein they would be in paradise and find serenity, they should definitely go to Eastern Visayas!

1. Mainit Hot Springs at Caibiran

Mainit Hot Springs is located in the municipality of Caibiran in the island of Biliran - one of the provinces of Region 8. The local government has developed this place by constructing three small pools that will hold the flowing hot water coming from the islands' active volcanic and mountainous areas. The temparatures in the pool are classified as warm, hot, and very hot. But these are all safe for a relaxing experience. 


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People who would got here should take precautions since one needs to cross a small strip of stream before you can go to the constructed pools. The stones in the stream can be quite slippery because of the sulfuric residue that the hot springs produce. It should also be noted that the place seem to have only few visitors that whenever there are tourists in the area, flocks of locals from the neighborhood suddenly appear and seem to be amused.

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2. Biliran Volacano/Mt. Suiro

Biliran is ansolfataric active volcano and a volcanic island located in Biliran Province of Eastern Visayas. It is one of the active volcanoes in the Philippines. At 1,300 meters, Biliran Volcano is the highest peak in the province. It is also called Mt. Suiro. This dormant volcano provides hikers with a fascinating view of the whole island. It is also a perfect site for camping and trekking.

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3. Amandaraga Falls at Lawaan

Amandaraga Falls is located at Lawaan in the province of Eastern Samar. It was named Amandaraga because the waters looked like a maiden's flowing hair (daraga in their dialect means "maiden"). This falls cascades and flows into the long and rolling Bulusao River when you can go tubing, a water sport where one floats down a stream or river in an inner tube. It is well-known in the other rivers around the country.

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It is a 1 hour and 30 minutes ride away from Tacloban City. A pristine waterfalls that cascades in the midst of a jungle. The scenery is definitely breathtaking. You can enjoy the day frolicking on natural pools. Amazing birds, fly about. It is a must see for nature lovers. This trip involves a 45 minute hike through a forest.



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4. Lagbangan Lake at San Antonio

Lagbangan Lake is located at San Antonio in Northern Samar. The San Antonio island is one of the most beautiful islands in the Philippines. Witness the incomparable experience you will ever have. You can ride a boat from the mainland to the isle, visiting the lake wherein you can relax in a small house in the center of the lake. You will be able to watch crocodiles interacting with one another!




Unlike Gray’s flowers, the “beauties” of my home province, Northern Samar, won’t “blush unseen” for long. Slowly but surely, local — and, soon hopefully, foreign — tourists are starting to appreciate my province’s rich natural resources that consist of old churches, virgin beaches, refreshing (rustic) scenery, historic bridges and other natural attractions thankfully featured in the province’s 2009-2010 calendar distributed by the Provincial Tourism Office in Catarman town.

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5. Bangon Falls in Calbayog

It is found in Samar. Also known as Bangon Falls is one of the most spectacular scenic spots worth visiting in the province. From Barangay San Joaquin, Tinambacan district where Lologayan Falls is located. It will take additional 20-minute ride to reach the Barangay and 30-minute walk to the vicinity of the falls. One will be amazed to see a circular pond of about 30 meters in diameter. It is for swimming and it is deep enough for diving! It is not only a tourist spot but it is also a potential source of power to serve the city of Calbayog and its neighboring localities.


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6. Capul Island at Northern Samar

Capul Island is located in Samar. It has its share of white beaches and snorkelling spots. It gets its name from Acapulco in Mexico, owing to its former life as a guidepost for galleons sailing trade routes between Acapulco and Manila.



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Go beyond the beach and explore the island's historical structures which date back to the late 1800s: the Capul Island Lighthouse, Capul Church and Fortress, and Batag Island Lighthouse.

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7. Sohoton Cave in Basey

This cave is located in the province of Samar. It is a cathedral-like dome with an entrance of a parabolic arch-type for about 50 meters high. It has a flat door area near the entrance about 20 meters in width and 50 meters in length. On its ceiling hangs spike-shaped crystalline stalactites and rustic and cavernous walls and stalagmites on the cave's floor.



At the far end of the cave are a prince-like window and a balcony overlooking the natural swimming pool below. It is also located within the Sohoton Natural Park.


8. Panhulugan Cliff


Panhulugan Cliff is a high and steep rock formation directly across Panhulugan Cave I. Down this towering cliff is a narrow curve of the Sohoton River wherein passing bancas are dragged during low tide. The name Panhulugan is from the waray-waray word "hulug" which means to drop from atop. 




Filipino rebels had used this cliff as an ambush area during the Filipino-American war. It is also located within the Sohoton National Park.


9. Sohoton Natural Bridge

Sohoton Natural Bridge is located in Basey, Samar. It is a fantastic huge arch-shaped rock that connects two mountains ridges spanning the Sohoton River. It has a vertical clearance of 23 feet, about 8 meters in width and 40 meters in length.



The stone bridge is forested at its upper portion while on its underside hang heavy karst formations of giant stalactites forming like swords and rockets.

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10. Sambawan Island in Maripipi

Sambawan Island is located in the province of Biliran. It is known for it's beautiful beach and marine sports. It is endowed with breathtaking white sandy beach and coral gardens which invite intrepid diver and snorkelers especially during summer season. During high tide, Sambawan transforms into three beautiful islets.



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