Top Attractions Worth Visiting When in Tacloban City, Philippines

Let's say you booked a room at Hotel XYZ in Tacloban City, Leyte, Philippines. Surely, the accommodation's stylish facade and chic living spaces, although truly inviting, aren't the only things that convinced you to have a vacation here. Because of the hotel's ideal location in one of the most popular cities in the province of Leyte, you must also be looking forward to experiencing the place's most renowned attractions. In this article, we're introducing you to some of the prime points of interest that you would love to visit during your holiday.

San Juanico Bridge

With a length of 2.16 km or 1.34 mi, San Juanico Bridge is the longest, most beautifully designed, and most popular bridge not only in the province but in the entire country. This stunning structure — a 1969 project that amounted to over USD2.19 million — connects the islands of Samar and Leyte, crossing the pacific San Juanico Strait. Because of the record it holds, some people include crossing this bridge in their bucket lists.

Beaches

a. One of the most developed areas on the coasts of the province, White Beach in Barangay San Jose is popular for its clean waters and pristine stretch of white sand. It is a favorite tropical destination of families.

b. From the town of Inopacan, you only have to take a 45-minute boat ride to get to Cuatro Islas. This destination, with a name that literally translates to “four islands”, is known for its prime diving and snorkeling sites that are home to a little over 280 colorful coral species.

c. Red Beach in Barangay Candahug is not only famous for being the landing site of Gen. Douglas MacArthur's troops in 1944 but also for its clean, inviting shores.

Religious sites

a. Head over to Calvary Hill by driving along Torres Street in the district of Serin if you want to see one of the country's greatest representations of the passion of Christ. This attraction, also known as the 14 Stations of the Cross, is popular among devout Catholics visiting the city.

b. Here, you will also find the Crucified Christ, a sizable statue that artfully depicts the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. Around it are a fountain with a wishing pond, plus a topographical map of the province. From Hotel XYZ in Tacloban City, you only have to drive to Kanhuraw Hill, which is near the city hall, to reach this attraction.