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| Samar island Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see River running through Catarman River running through Catarman Peter The Phillipine archipelago comprises over 7,000 islands and Samar is the third-largest one, connected to Leyte_island on the southwestern side and bordering on the Pacific Ocean on the eastern side. The island has beautiful beaches, hot springs and an impressive natural park. The Sohoton Natural Bridge National Park is located in the southern tip of the province and was founded to preserve the caves and rainforest. Near Gandara, one can visit the Blanca Aurora Waterfalls. The capital Catarman is the largest of the 25 towns on the islands. |
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friendly pension houses are the norm. Caterman has good market and
provincial shopping, and is recovering very well from major fire that
devestated central area. Airport is very basic, making flights in and out interesting, as flight path is out to sea, with runway starting at beach, and road runs right through centre of runway! Beatiful countryside, and small villages. Very clean beaches, but limited development (hunt out the few resorts). Advised to travel only with local guide for safety, and to apreciate what this area offers. _______Sights Edit This photo ATTRACTIONS IN CALBAYOG WORTH EXPLORING -Calbayog City MALAJOG BEACH AND MARICULTURE ZONE Stretching about 200 meters long of grayish sand and cold blue waters with towering rocks at its south and three (3) beachfront balconied cottages. The resort gives a south sea island touch and is frequently visited by metropolitan VIPs, movie stars and foreign dignitaries. It is one of the most beautiful beaches of Samar Island located in Brgy. Malajog, Tinambacan district of Calbayog City. New!!! Coming-Up: Floating cottages for rentals will be available in September 2004. Amenities include a private closed-in bedroom, commode and bath. Private-run 24-hour security personnels are in place, to ensure safety for tourists and visitors. Local services include Meals on-order and delivered to cottages, breakfast, lunch and dinner. To make your visit memorable, Vacation Packages will be available in Sep. 2004. Photos, amenities, packages and cost will be available soon. For serious inquiries, please contact JR Oben, call 011 63 920 793 5886. GUINOGO-AN CAVE Location: Situated at the fringes of Barangay Longsob, Oquendo District, Calbayog City. Thirty (30) minute ride to Cabugawan and 50-minute hike to Lungsod Cave. Description: Its large entrance leads one to a natural tunnel with uneven ceiling, some portions touching one’s head giving the adventurer an eerie trip through dark, cool interior. MAPASO HOT SPRING Location: Barangay Rizal II, Oquendo District, Calbayog City. Thirty (30) minute ride to Oquendo from Calbayog plus 15-minute hike to the Spring. Description: As the name suggests, “mapaso” literally means hot. Fresh crustacean (pokot) abounds. They are naturally pinkish resembling scalded shrimps due to the high temperature. MAWACAT SLIDE Location: A 35-minute ride from Oquendo District, Calbayog City proper to Barangay Mawacat and a 25-minute walk thereafter along a foot trail lined with tall shady trees. Description: A natural spoon-like formation which inclines more or less by about 45 degrees and stretching 50 meters long. Water flows along this giant cistern and from the top, one can slide through the mossy lane to the cool inviting pool below. BANGON-BUGTONG FALLS Location: From Brgy. San Joaquin of Calbayog City, it is a 1-hour and 15-minute ride to Barangay Tinaplacan plus 45-minute walk to the vicinity of the falls. Description: Among the family of waterfalls of Calbayog City, Bangon, Bugtong Falls is one of the most majestic and spectacular spots that is worth visiting. As one ascends the stream, he will be amazed to see a circular pond of about 30 meters in diameter, wide enough for swimming and deep enough for diving. The cascading water seems to come from streams flowing endlessly resulting from the pressure of its disgorge which becomes even bigger in volume and noticeable as the time of the day passes. Bugtong Falls is not only a tourist spot but also a potential source of power for Calbayog City and its neighboring localities. TABOKNO FALLS Location: Barangay Caybago, Oquendo District, an hour drive from Calbayog City and 40-minute walk from the villages. Description: A beautiful and scenic waterfall. This wonderful creation of nature is a favorite picnic site of local residents and their source of potable water. DANAO CAVE Location: At Danao I some 14 kms. toward the western coast of Calbayog City. Description: Made up of seven chambers inhabited by various species of snakes and bats as evidenced by a good deposit of guano. The cave serves as an initiating place for those who want to acquire talisman. PAN-AS FALLS Location: Brgy. Pilar, Oquendo District, one hour drive from Calbayog City proper; plus 1-hour walk onwards from the village. Description: More than a beauty spot, this falls is the primary source of water for its residents. At places where the cataract is so high, the water falling into the pool below becomes a mere mist. SAMAR ARCHEOLOGICAL MUSEUM AND RESEARCH CENTER Location: Christ the King College, Calbayog City. Description: Opened on April 11, 1970, it is the first and only museum in Samar island. A collection of archeological artifacts including burial jars and covers, log coffin, jarlets, cups, howls, saucers and dishes dating back to the 14th Century; coins, heirlooms, old household items, religious items such as saints, altar, chalices and monstrance. _______Practical Information Edit This Samar Island www.samarsurf.com An island that presents lots of breath taking scenery to both its locals and visitors, Eastern Samar is blessed with countless spots ranging from sculptured rock formations, mighty mountains, beautiful cave system, pretty cool resorts, enchanting waterfalls, splendid stretches of luminous white sand beaches in clear waters and quiet unique surfing spots-scattered all over the island. It's a fulfillment of an infinite quest discovery and adventure to enthusiasts. No doubt, it's a paradise unexplored. Located at the eastern cost of samar island facing the pacific ocean in Eastern Visayas, it is bounded in the east by the Philippine sea, on the north by Northern Samar, on the west by Western Samar and on the south byLeyte gulf. It has a population of 375,822 as of May 2001 census & a land area of 4,450 sq. kms. It has 23 towns and the main dialect is Waray-waray, Tagalog & English are also at times used. With regards to its climate, it is rainy from Nov. to Jan. with dry from March to Sept. with Westerly winds locally called "Habagat". And because of its location, Eastern Samar is also considered as a SURFERS' haven in the Pacific. It offers lots of surfing spots to dauntless surfers. www.samarsurf.com samarsurf@gmail.com :::::::::Borongan Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see The capital of Eastern Samar, which boast of a fine gray beach on Cabong Beach, Rawis, and Baybay. A very natural beach, non commercialized enjoyment. Cabong has a very calm beach with occasional mild waves and an strech of fine gray sand. A very good place for swimming. Rawis has a lot Beach resort. A private resort owned by Boy Abunda is facing the Rawis Port. The Pebbles and Sand Resort for bakasyonista, Pirate's Cove, and other Resort with swimming pools and good ammenities. An island that presents lots of breath taking scenery to both its locals and visitors, Eastern Samar is blessed with countless spots ranging from sculptured rock formations, mighty mountains, beautiful cave system, pretty cool resorts, enchanting waterfalls, splendid stretches of luminous white sand beaches in clear waters and quiet unique surfing spots-scattered all over the island. It's a fulfillment of an infinite quest discovery and adventure to enthusiasts. No doubt, it's a paradise unexplored. Located at the eastern cost of samar island facing the pacific ocean in Eastern Visayas, it is bounded in the east by the Philippine sea, on the north by Northern Samar, on the west by Western Samar and on the south byLeyte gulf. It has a population of 375,822 as of May 2001 census & a land area of 4,450 sq. kms. It has 23 towns and the main dialect is Waray-waray, Tagalog & English are also at times used. With regards to its climate, it is rainy from Nov. to Jan. with dry from March to Sept. with Westerly winds locally called "Habagat". And because of its location, Eastern Samar is also considered as a SURFERS' haven in the Pacific. It offers lots of surfing spots to dauntless surfers. Part or or all of this text stems from the original article at: Pictures of borongan resort :::::::Calbayog Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see photo Calbayog City is situated on the western part of Samar, bounded on the north by Catarman, Mondragon, San Isidro and Pambujan, on the east by Sta. Margarita and Gandara, and on the west and south by the Samar Sea. It has 157 barangays. The city has a land area of 903 square kilometers. In 1995, it had a population of 129,616. The dialect spoken by the Samareños is Samar-Leyte (Waray). Some people believed that the word Calbayog was derived from the combined words cal (the Spanish word for lime) and bayog (tree from which lime is extracted). The others, however, believed it was derived from Kan Bayog, meaning, Bayog's place. The forerunner of Calbayog settlement was Caybago. From here, the inhabitants moved to Anislag, which was found to be unsafe, because it was always visited by flood. _________Sights Edit This Malajog Beach and Mariculture Zone Stretching about 200 meters long of grayish sand and cold blue waters with towering rocks at its south and three (3) beachfront balconied cottages. The resort gives a south sea island touch and is frequently visited by metropolitan VIPs, movie stars and foreign dignitaries. It is one of the most beautiful beaches of Samar Island located in Brgy. Malajog, Tinambacan district of Calbayog City. Malajog Floating cottages for rentals are now available. Amenities include a private closed-in bedroom, commode and bath. Private-run 24-hour security personnels are in place, to ensure safety for tourists and visitors. Local services include Meals on-order and delivered to cottages, breakfast, lunch and dinner. Photos, amenities, packages costing are readily available by contacting the personnels. For inquiries, please contact Long Ilagan, call 011 63 915 547 6901, Remy Ygbuhay 011 63 927 93 53771. Guinogo-an-Cave Location: Situated at the fringes of Barangay Longsob, Oquendo District, Calbayog City. Thirty (30) minute ride to Cabugawan and 50-minute hike to Lungsod Cave. Description: Its large entrance leads one to a natural tunnel with uneven ceiling, some portions touching one’s head giving the adventurer an eerie trip through dark, cool interior. Mapaso Hot Spring Location: Barangay Rizal II, Oquendo District, Calbayog City. Thirty (30) minute ride to Oquendo from Calbayog plus 15-minute hike to the Spring. Description: As the name suggests, “mapaso” literally means hot. Fresh crustacean (pokot) abounds. They are naturally pinkish resembling scalded shrimps due to the high temperature. Mawacat Slide Location: A 35-minute ride from Oquendo District, Calbayog City proper to Barangay Mawacat and a 25-minute walk thereafter along a foot trail lined with tall shady trees. Description: A natural spoon-like formation which inclines more or less by about 45 degrees and stretching 50 meters long. Water flows along this giant cistern and from the top, one can slide through the mossy lane to the cool inviting pool below. Bangon-Bugtong Falls Location: From Brgy. San Joaquin of Calbayog City, it is a 1-hour and 15-minute ride to Barangay Tinaplacan plus 45-minute walk to the vicinity of the falls. Description: Among the family of waterfalls of Calbayog City, Bangon, Bugtong Falls is one of the most majestic and spectacular spots that is worth visiting. As one ascends the stream, he will be amazed to see a circular pond of about 30 meters in diameter, wide enough for swimming and deep enough for diving. The cascading water seems to come from streams flowing endlessly resulting from the pressure of its disgorge which becomes even bigger in volume and noticeable as the time of the day passes. Bugtong Falls is not only a tourist spot but also a potential source of power for Calbayog City and its neighboring localities. Tabokno Falls Location: Barangay Caybago, Oquendo District, an hour drive from Calbayog City and 40-minute walk from the villages. Description: A beautiful and scenic waterfall. This wonderful creation of nature is a favorite picnic site of local residents and their source of potable water. Danao Cave Location: At Danao I some 14 kms. toward the western coast of Calbayog City. Description: Made up of seven chambers inhabited by various species of snakes and bats as evidenced by a good deposit of guano. The cave serves as an initiating place for those who want to acquire talisman. Pan-As Falls Location: Brgy. Pilar, Oquendo District, one hour drive from Calbayog City proper; plus 1-hour walk onwards from the village. Description: More than a beauty spot, this falls is the primary source of water for its residents. At places where the cataract is so high, the water falling into the pool below becomes a mere mist. Samar Archeological Museum and Research Center Location: Christ the King College, Calbayog City. Description: Opened on April 11, 1970, it is the first and only museum in Samar island. A collection of archeological artifacts including burial jars and covers, log coffin, jarlets, cups, howls, saucers and dishes dating back to the 14th Century; coins, heirlooms, old household items, religious items such as saints, altar, chalices and monstrance. ________History Edit This The settlers decided to move downward, following the course of the river toward the sea. Finally, they transferred to Tabok, now known as Calle Buroka, where Fr. Sebastian Gomez became the first parish priest of Calbayog from 1836 to 1855. He initiated the construction of the Cathedral de San Pedro y Pablo and the barracks. In 1901, Rufino Pido was appointed Presidente Municipal. The Paulistas founded the Colegio Seminario de San Vicente de Paul in 1905. Calbayog City, then a municipality, was occupied by the Japanese Forces from May 27, 1942, until the coming of the American Forces in January 1945. The City, comprising the present municipalities of Calbayog, Oquendo and Tinambacan, was created on July 15, 1948, by Republic Act No. 328, which was later amended by Republic Act No. 3279 on June 17, 1961. Calbayog City is situated on the western part of Samar, bounded on the north by Catarman, Mondragon, San Isidro and Pambujan, on the east by Sta. Margarita and Gandara, and on the west and south by the Samar Sea. It has 157 barangays. ______Tours and Excursions Edit This The beach in Malajog is tranquil, offering bathers a glimpse of different bird species. The whole of Samar island has been cited by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) together with Palawan as a global 200 Eco-region. It is one of the 18 centers of plant diversity in the country, with 2,400 species of flowering plants including the rafflesia manillana, the second largest flower in the world.--Sunstar Samar might not be a very popular tourist destination but for those who want to try the off-beaten track, the province, specifically Calbayog, might just be the place you're destined to be enjoying this summer. An overnight boat trip from Cebu, will bring travelers to the port of Calbayog early the following morning. A few pension houses are available for accommodation. But if you are the tent and sleeping bag type, then you'll fi nd lots of interesting spots to pitch that tent. If you fancy waterfalls, try the Busay Falls in Caglanipao Sur and Laric Falls, Tarangban Falls and Bangun Falls all in Barangay Tinaplacan. If it's kayaking and boating that you like, the river El Rio de Hibatang snakes its way into the City Forest and Marble Park. [Add New] Malajog Floating Cottages Edit This Cottages for the eco-tourism lovers. World66 rating: [rate it] url: www.kalbayog.com address: malajog, calbayog tel: 01163 915 553 8338 email: ussecf@yahoo.com _______Day Trips Edit This Marble Mountain Marble Mountain samar news Marble Mountains Malopalo, Tinambacan District, Calbayog ______Festivals Edit This i Calbayog crows about its chicken joy and pride They flapped their wings, scratched the ground, and wiggled their tails as they danced and romped through the main streets of Calbayog City, during the vesper day parade on Sept. 7, held in celebration of the city fiesta in honor of the Our Lady of Nativity. People lined both sides of the street to witness another performance of the Sarakiki-Hadang Festival. They also went to the Christ the King College grounds for the formal presentation of a dance ritual by the skilled dancers dressed like chickens. In fact, the dancers had become the joy and pride of the locals who would always crow about the dance group's success. The group was first organized as the Sarakiki Festival in the mid-1990s, during the term of then Mayor Reynaldo Uy, who is now the representative of Samar's first district. The city government wanted then to have a festival that would instill pride and sense of identity among the Calbayognons and to unify them as one community. They settled on the Sarakiki Festival. Sarakiki is said to be based on the legend of Ilahas and Mahusay, which means wildlife and beautiful. According to legend, Ilahas invented a new dance that he and Mahusay performed before their tribe in Ibatan (now Calbayog). The dance movements were patterned after those of a cock. Sarakiki is a Waray term that describes the movement of a rooster when it tries to court a hen or to provoke another rooster to a fight. The cock spreads one of his wings down and moves fast with one leg up, around the object his love or enemy. Imitating the rooster, the dancers also clench their fists with the thumbs out, to represent the fowl's gaff (tadi in Waray and tari in Tagalog). Incidentally, the dance movements can also be seen in the kuratsa, a popular courtship dance of the Warays. Ancient rite Since its first public appearance, the city government, through the City Arts and Culture Office, has sponsored the Sarakiki Festival. Aside from the city officials, parents, students and members of private organizations have also been supportive of the event. When Mayor Mel Senen Sarmiento assumed office in 2001, the holding of the festival was temporarily stopped. It was revived the following year as the Sarakiki-Hadang Festival. Hadang is an ancient rite said to have been performed by early Calbayognons when asking the gods for a bountiful harvest, cure of the sick, or the defeat of the enemy, among others. A Hadang Ritual Competition marked the opening of the recent week-long festival. The first prize went to the Trinidad National High School, while the national high schools of Oquendo and San Joaquin bagged the second and third prizes. Among the other features of the celebration were cultural shows, body-painting contest, band competition and a regional brain and beauty contest dubbed "Search for Miss Anyag 2003," which was won by 18-year-old Ruby Rose Reyes of nearby Gandara, Samar. The Sarakiki-Hadang Festival group is composed of 109 student-dancers from different city schools and 15 city government employees. It uses at least 12 bamboo drums, 12 snare drums and six bass drums. Wacky dance And whenever the beating of the drums starts, lead dancer Eddie "Wacky" Flores again leads his flock of dancing chickens in what seemed to be a frenzied but actually well-coordinated movements that never fail to enthrall the crowd. With adrenaline rushing, Wacky and his fellow dancers perform the rooster's courtship movement by swaying their body, stomping their feet, and flailing their hands to the rhythm of the drumbeats. On his own, Wacky would perform his own version of the "chicken walk" or wag his long feather tail to the delight of the crowd. The Sarakiki has already won several awards in regional competitions. During the recent Tandaya-Ibabao Festival of Festivals in Tacloban City, it no longer competed but performed an exhibition number. In the national scene, the group was recently adjudged second runner-up during the Aliwan Festival dance competition in May at the Star City. It was also invited to perform during the opening on Sept. 18 of the "Best in Region 8," an activity sponsored by the Department of Tourism under its "WOW Philippines" program. :::::Catarman Samar Island Philippines Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see what hotel accom0dation is ::::::Guiuan, Eastern Samar Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see CALICOAN ISLAND OCEAN VILLAS,a master planned community located in 3 kilometer stretch of whitesand beach,caressed by the pacific surf & embraced by an endless blue horizon.with fishing,diving, jungle-trekking and all abundance of world-class surfing, natural beauty waits outside at your doorstep. CALICOAN ISLAND OCEAN VILLAS offers resort-style living in a pristine setting perfect place for your dream vacation home. Calicoan Island is located in Guiuan Eastern Samar the 3rd largest island in the Philippines, GUIUAN has been declared as a TOURIST ZONE last1978. It is hugged by the Pacific Ocean on the east and the Leyte Gulf on the west making it doubly blessed with natural beauty.Its eastern coastline is characterized by miles and miles of interspersed with rugged cliffs& crashing breakers. In contrast the western shore has surfringed white sand beaches long stretches of whitesand beach and verdant forest abutting the calm waters of the Leyte Gulf. Calicoan Island is known as SURFERS PARADISE,with its rugged landscape, tropical forest, wonderful lagoons,breathtaking white beaches, crystal-clear water and magnificent sunlight. Calicoan is a must see for the nature lover, adventurous traveler, deep-sea fisherman , and intrepid surfer. DIVING Diving off Calicoan itself is an adventure waiting to be discovered. The whole perimeter of the island is a dive site teeming with coral and the colorful Pacific fish you see just snorkeling.It has been a long time favorite site of divers. BIRD WATCHING Little Mangrove Heron, Reef Egret, Brahminy Kite, Crested Goshawk, Samar Pigmy Falcon,Whimbill, Philippine Cockatoo, Racket-tailed Parrots, PacificGolden Plover, Polynesian Tattler, Northern Phalarop, Bonapartes Imperial Pigeon, Tarictic Hornbill, Coletos, Worcesters Hanging Parakeet, Philippine Glossy Starlings, Oriental Cuckoo, Sharpes Taylor-bird, Phil. Oriole, Large-billed Crow and visits from the Archtic Willow. There are lagoons and lakes ringed by forest, and some caves.Of the 6 lakes spread the island, the largest is 30 hectares in size. The virgin forest area would be preserved inside the development and has paths for walking, trekking, Horse-back riding and picnic areas etc. The forest is a monkey habitat and varied species of birds that caught a worldwide attention. At the northern tip of Calicoan are wetlands like the Everglades, teeming with fish, shrimp and crabs.The coastal waters offer a rich bounty of marine life; euchuema, abalone, ornamental fish, lobster & seashells, yellow fin tuna & blue marlin, lapulapu, also seaweed and pearl farming. FEASTING Feast everyday on abalone, lobsters, prawns a variety of fish, mantis shrimp and tuna, tropical fruits such as pineapples, mangoes, avocado, papaya, jackfruit, guavas, star fruits and the abundance of young coconuts and bananas. ISLAND HOPPING Pearl island and Binabasalan islets are just two of the other jewels you can enjoy. A PERFECT GET-AWAY.....Only 2 hours from Hongkong, 3 hours from Singapore and 4 hours from Tokyo. Calicoan Island is well on its way into the top international tourist destinations. Calicoan Island is readily accessible by land, sea and air.Chartered flights can land in Guiuan airport, a 5 minutes drive to Calicoan. From Manila & Tacloban City, several buses and vans on regular schedules shuttle passengers to Guiuan via a scenic two lane coastal highway which runs past mountains, steep cliffs, distant rock islands and boat-filled bays. Calicoan island is envisioned to become the surfing capital and a top tourist destination in Eastern Visayas. With 88 lots ranging from 200 to 1,500 sqm.A choice of unique custom-designed South Pacific Villas or lot only packages.You have a choice of unique South Pacific Villas in 1 to 3 bedroom cuts.Our designed team will gladly customized a design you already have in your mind. Enjoy your view of the ocean from your tasteful South Pacific-styled villa. Residents and investors can enjoy the preservation of ecological balance. Backed by a professional service team overseeing construction, maintenance, administration and rental management of your villa. Calicoan Island measures 1,600 hectares, which is bigger than Boracay only 1,024 hectares. CALICOAN ISLAND OCEAN VILLAS is 11 hectares development with 88 saleable lots, and 60% is open for sale and the 40% is for open spaces, vegetation & other future developments such as 3 & 6 Star Hotels & Casino,Commercial center, Golf Course, Horse Stable, Aqua Sports, Marina, Firing Range and other World-Class Amenities. All the Villas will be nestled in white sandbeach of the entire Village overlooking the perpetual PacificOcean and sorrounded by sprawling coconut trees. COMPARISON Part or or all of this text stems from the original article at: by: Marlon Gacita ::::::Municipality of Dolores Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see a Rich in culture municipality, 3rd largest municipality of Eastern Samar. It has 2 islands with white sand beaches just waiting to be discovred. also considered as the rice granary of the province itself. Dolores is a town rich in culture and history. :::::::San Policarpo Eastern Samar Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see It's a place where you can find beautiful people known to be God-fearing, generous & honest...Magdoroto nga mga tawo! Simply the best! |
