Hidden Paraiso: Liloan, Southern Leyte

Hidden Paraiso: Liloan, Southern Leyte

Tagbak Marine Park

Location: Sitio Tagbak, Brgy. Tabugon, Liloan, Southern Leyte

Placed at the heart of Liloan Bay, Tagbak Marine Park offers a variety of activities that will surely suit the interests of local explorers and tourists!

Beautiful Scenery

Shades of the sea come from hues of dark blue, lies between green and mauve. Small rock outcrops formed opposite the chalet and one could kayak around the area; surf around with a stand-up paddle; and discover marine life in their coastal habitats underwater by snorkelling and diving.

Our team actually enjoyed discovering different aquatic species by using 180 degree-snorkel masks provided by the tourism officer who was with us during our visit. As expected, marine invertebrates loaded the seabed and you’ll find school of fishes everywhere you flip!

Activities:

• Picnic
• Swimming
• Snorkeling
• Stand-up Paddle Boarding
• Wild Ducks watching
• Diving
• Boating
• Sea turtle watching

Rates: (Subject to change without prior notice)

• P500.00 only (Good for 10 persons)
• No entrance fee. No corkage fee. Just P500! Additional P200 if 10<
• Available for rent:

        a. Kayak – P150/Hour

        b. Snorkelling Mask with Flippers – P100

        c. Stand-up Paddle Board – P150/3 Hours

Tagbak Marine Park Rules and Regulations/Prohibited Acts

• Use of plastic bags especially the non-biodegradable materials is NOT allowed. Use eco-friendly reusable bags instead.
• Strictly prohibited: Throwing of any waste materials and garbage to the sea.
• Picking of marine species, stones, rocks and shells as souvenirs.
• Hunting and shooting of any wildlife species.
• Illegal fishing and commercial fishing.

Notes:

• Tagbak Marine Park caters only one book per day so make sure to book ahead of your scheduled trip. Please contact the tourism office of Tagbak Marine Park for reservations. Contact Number: +6397-372-1452. Tell them you got it from Seff Tv!
• You may also visit the ancient burial cave near the marine park.
• Leave no trace. Be responsible in keeping Tagbak Marine Park clean and safe. 
• The Tourism Office of the Municipality of Liloan will soon develop the site and will provide more facilities, lights at night, and will construct a footpath from the entrance down to the islet so it will be more reachable by walking. 

Trivia: The place was named “Liloan” from the local word “Lilo”, a dialect term for whirlpool. Whirlpools can be seen at Wawa strait or under the Diosdado Macapagal Bridge that connects the main island of Leyte south and Panaon Island. Liloan is located at the northern part of the latter.

Molopolo Beach, Liloan, Southern Leyte

Location: Brgy. Molopolo, Liloan, Southern Leyte

Powdery White Sand and Calm Waters

Molopolo Beach has fine white sand similar to Aklan’s Boracay Island, perfect for creating sand forts and building sand castles. Some portions, however, mixed up with sea phylum, coastal rocks, and other beach strands. One can also drench into its tranquil and clear waters and may enjoy swimming and doing some water activities at the beach.

Rock Formations and Cliff Diving Activity

There are several rock formations situated opposite Molopolo Beach. We recommend that one should take a boat tour to witness these impressive rock outcrops. You can also climb up to these rock structures and plunge into the waters from top. If you’re searching for one great thrill and an ultimate leap, you should visit and try diving from these rocks. Cliff diving is one adventure sport here especially for cliff-leaping warriors!

Snorkelling or Scuba Diving

Snorkelling could also be one exciting recreational activity in Molopolo, Liloan. Snorkels may help you spot underwater attractions while breathing face-down at the surface. But scuba diving could be way better for professional divers as they will surely see innumerable marine species, dolphins and whale sharks. If got lucky enough, you can spot big sea turtles anywhere there.

Rates:

• Entrance Fee is P5
• Cottage rate starts from P100 to P200
• Contact Nos: +639462800109 or +639754484870. Look for Greggy Bactol. Tell them you got it from Seff Tv! 

Note: You can bring your own tent. Overnight camping is allowed.

Bitoon Beach

Brgy. San Roque, Liloan, Southern Leyte

Bitoon Beach has powdery white sand just like Molopolo beach. The water is translucently crystalline but bristly sea urchins lie underneath. Make sure to wear aqua shoes if you don’t know how to swim or float.

Rates: (Subject to change without prior notice)

• Entrance Fee: 
• P20 – Adult
• P10 – Children
• Open Cottage: 
• 2 persons – P100
• 4 persons – P200
• 6 persons – P300
• 8 persons – P400
• 10 or more – P500
• Room Rates:    
• P500 – Good for 4 persons; with CR
• P800 – Good for 6 persons; with CR
• P1,000 – Good for 5 persons; with CR; with 2 electric fans
• P1,200 – Good for 6 to 8 persons; with CR; 3 beds; and kitchen

Getting to Liloan, Southern Leyte

TRAVEL GUIDE

IF YOU ARE FROM MANILA OR CEBU:

There are actually daily flights from Manila to Tacloban and Cebu to Tacloban. If you're from Manila, the flight takes at least an hour and twenty (20) minutes. If you're from Cebu, air travel takes about forty five (45) minutes or less. After you arrived at Tacloban Domestic Airport (San Jose, Tacloban City), go to Tacloban City Bus Terminal via taxicab or transfer service.

Airlines that travel from Manila to Tacloban: (9+ flights per day)

Cebu Pacific

Air Asia

Philippine Airlines

Airlines that travel from Cebu to Tacloban: (3+ flights per day)

Cebu Pacific

CebGo

AirAsia

Philippine Airlines

From Tacloban City

At Tacloban City Bus Terminal, look for vans or buses which transports to Liloan. Travel takes at least three (3) hours or more. You’ll see its signboard at the right side before approaching the town proper of Liloan. From the entrance, you need to walk down to its small port area where the boat to Tagbak Marine Park is located. Sea travel just takes five (5) minutes or less. Fare: more or less P200

To Molopolo Beach and Bitoon Beach

Molopolo Beach is located at Brgy. Molopolo, Liloan, Southern Leyte, When you arrive at Liloan terminal, ride a tricycle or a habal-habal  and tell the driver to drop you at Molopolo Beach.

·   From Tagbak Marine Park: If you want to include Molopolo and Bitoon beach in your trip to Liloan, you can tell the officer in-charge that you’ll take a boat tour to these white sand destinations.The tour costs P500. (Rate subject to change without prior notice.)

Via Cebu City

If you are from Cebu City and would like to get to Leyte via ferryboats, you can take the Cebu-Liloan route via large transports. Liloan’s port area is located near Tagbak Marine Park. You can contact the tourism officer to fetch you at the port area.

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16,000 Blossoms, Baybay City

The city of vaunts its newly-opened tourist destination, the 16,000 Blossoms of Pomponan Village, Baybay, Leyte. This project was part of the P20 million development plan for Lintaon Peak, a priority site for tourism development of the city government.

Not just ten but sixteen...

Sixteen thousand (16,000) unprickled roses colored the luxuriant lawn mounts of Lintaon in red and white, with the site’s promontory overlooking the famous island destinations like Cuatro Islas of Inopacan, Leyte, the Camotes sea, and other nearby communities. The synthetic roses are powered by LED bulbs during at night, giving an exceptional view similar to the 10,000 Roses Café in Cordova, Cebu.

Photo Credits: Discover Baybay City Travel Blog

Since the opening of the 16,000 Blossoms Park, the spot became immensely popular with local tourists. Most would likely visit the site at late afternoon, as the sundown is exquisitely visible from top, and the twilight noticeably appears as the sunlight scattered in the atmosphere. There, obviously, the site became crowded and consequently making it hard for one to take a proper selfie or group portraits without the so-called ‘photobombers’.

So we then actually went there early morn just to take these blogger poses (below). We opt to choose the ‘sunrise view’ than the ‘sunset panorama’ just to be able to capture good shots, avoiding the huge troop of visitors. The sun appears from the mountains and one could probably enjoy the breezy atmosphere since the attraction site is located atop Mt. Lintaon, evidently situated in higher altitude where the wind is cooler and air rolls in clement.

And in an aerial view, the red roses clustered together and assembled the letters: ❤ BAYBAY.

How to get there?

TRAVEL GUIDE

IF YOU ARE FROM MANILA OR CEBU:

There are actually daily flights from Manila to Tacloban and Cebu to Tacloban. If you're from Manila, the flight takes at least an hour and twenty (20) minutes. If you're from Cebu, air travel takes about forty five (45) minutes or less. After you arrived at Tacloban Domestic Airport (San Jose, Tacloban City), go to Tacloban City Bus Terminal via taxicab or transfer service.

Airlines that travel from Manila to Tacloban: (9+ flights per day)

• Cebu Pacific
• Air Asia
• Philippine Airlines

Airlines that travel from Cebu to Tacloban: (3+ flights per day)

• Cebu Pacific
• CebGo
• AirAsia
• Philippine Airlines

Via Tacloban City

At Tacloban City Bus Terminal, look for vans or buses which transports to Ormoc City. Travel takes more than two (2) hours from Tacloban. 

Via Cebu City

If you are from Cebu City and would like to get to Leyte via ferryboats, you can take the Cebu-Ormoc route (via large transports or fast crafts), then ride a bus going to Baybay at the terminal. On the other hand, you can arrive directly from Cebu to Baybay via large passenger ships. Sea travel takes at least seven (7) hours and three (3) hours for fast crafts. 

For promo fares and other details:
OceanJet
Roble Shipping
SuperCat

Weesam Express

GETTING TO LINTAON PEAK

By: Discover Baybay City Travel Blog

You are Commuting

• Take a pedicab from the city’s land transport terminal going to Brgy. Pomponan (ONE WAY FARE per person: ₱15.00 as of 04/17/17). Tip: Pedicabs heading south are all painted with red.
• The pedicab ride is a short 15-minute drive. Tell Manong Driver you’re heading to Lintaon Peak. He will recommend you habal-habal drivers who can take you uphill.
• Pomponan is an interior village. It will be your main access point to Lintaon Peak. Before you enter the village proper, you’ll definitely notice a directional sign leading to the destination.
• There are lots of habal-habals in the village because it is the only mode of transport going to the remote village of Lintaon. (ONE WAY FARE is per person is ₱25.00 as of 04/17/2017)
• You can make an arrangement with the driver to pick-you up on an agreed time if you want to spend longer hours at the site.
• It’s a 4.6-kilometer uphill drive which means it may take 10-15 minutes

You have a Vehicle

• Cars, SUVs, vans and motorcycle can easily access the site with a decent parking space uphill.
• Gas-up. It’s gonna be an uphill drive and your gas may be consumed quickly.
• Drive through the Baybay-Maasin Highway. You may also take the Diversion Road if you’re coming from Ormoc City. You’ll see a directional sign to Brgy. Pomponan and Lintaon Peak at Baybay-Inopacan road.
• Just follow the road until you’ll see the directional sign on your right. You will be turning left before you enter the village proper.

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Lake Danao: The Green Purlieu

Ormoc City, Leyte

Location: Lake Danao Natural Park, Ormoc City

A picturesque inland scenery

Tied-up with the pollution and the rowdy city you’ve been staying with? Then get your feet off from that busy urban town and turn your wheels to where a picture-postcard milieu awaits you. Bloggers and shutterbugs will surely enjoy the natural aesthetic view of Lake Danao, the nearby surroundings, and the fresh air the place naturally offers. I myself enjoyed the beautiful scenery out here. Come!

Also Read: Kalanggan Island, Palompon, Leyte

The vivid, olive green waters

Everything was green - from the highlands down to the lake, which makes one agrees that this destination is the city’s green purlieu. Water was so calm and clear, perfect for kayaking, boating, swimming, and other water activities. This should be on your list!

Lake Danao Natural Park offers water activities like the ones mentioned above.

The deafening silence 

It is a quite locale and has a peaceful setting where one can perhaps drift dreamily through tranquil waters. Cruising the lake on a floating cottage will also make you slumber and catch forty winks, with the cool gentle wind brushing your face while you’re asleep. However, the siesta couldn’t be that long as renting the hut charges P150 per hour. Haha.

I luckily visited Lake Danao with less people, which was actually what I really wanted. I honestly hate the crowd photo bombing the scenic view and dislike the sound of even one large troop which horselaughs echoed and bounced off from mounts. That’s noisy! If you're like me who hates the crowd too, probably the best time to visit could be during weekdays or non-peak seasons. Throng of visitors usually gather during holidays and weekends. 

Also Read: Calag-itan Fish Sanctuary of Southern Leyte

More of Lake Danao:

Also Read: Sayahan Falls of Ormoc City, Leyte

About Lake Danao

Sharing with you the information I gathered about Lake Danao:

Lake Danao Natural Park

Pres. Proc. No. 1155, February 3, 1988

Area: 2,193 Hectares

Area of Lake: 143 Hectares

Elevation

Highest Peak: 1,020 Meters Asl

Lowest Peak: 360 meters Asl

Notes:

1. Entrance Fee: P5.00 and Parking Fee: P10.00

2. There are mini sari-sari stores outside the natural park where shellfishes and other seafood are served.

3. Water activities are available at the area. Rent charge is per hour.

4. No corkage fee. You can bring your own food and drinks.

How to get there?

TRAVEL GUIDE

IF YOU ARE FROM MANILA OR CEBU:

There are actually daily flights from Manila to Tacloban and Cebu to Tacloban. If you're from Manila, the flight takes at least an hour and twenty (20) minutes. If you're from Cebu, air travel takes about forty five (45) minutes or less. After you arrived at Tacloban Domestic Airport (San Jose, Tacloban City), go to Tacloban City Bus Terminal via taxicab or transfer service.

Airlines that travel from Manila to Tacloban: (9+ flights per day)

• Cebu Pacific
• Air Asia
• Philippine Airlines

Airlines that travel from Cebu to Tacloban: (3+ flights per day)

• Cebu Pacific
• CebGo
• AirAsia
• Philippine Airlines

Via Tacloban City

At Tacloban City Bus Terminal, look for vans or buses which transports to Ormoc City. Travel takes more than two (2) hours from Tacloban. 

Via Cebu City

If you are from Cebu City and would like to get to Leyte via ferryboats, you can take the Cebu-Ormoc route and purchase tickets from ferry outlets in Cebu City (via large transports or fast crafts). Sea travel takes at least seven (7) hours for large passenger ships and just three (3) hours for fast crafts. 

For promo fares and other details:
OceanJet
Roble Shipping
SuperCat

Weesam Express

At Ormoc City

(1) Ride a multicab going to Lake Danao. Cabs are located near the seaport area. (Fare - P40)

Note: Only few cabs transport to Lake Danao. Be sure to get there early.

(2) If you’ll bring your own car/service, the road to the destination is accessible more or less (30) minutes from the city proper. You’ll pass by San Pablo, Luna, Dolores, Milagro then Lake Danao.

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Sayahan Falls, Ormoc, Leyte

SAYAHAN FALLS of SITIO MAGLAHUG, BRGY. GAAS, ORMOC, LEYTE

Most people are apt to go to the beach and do island hopping during summer, but for us who had almost visited all the island destinations in Leyte, we opt to search for places that were yet unexplored by many.

…Then and there, we discovered the newly-opened eco-tourism site in Brgy. Gaas, Ormoc, Leyte - the Sayahan Falls.

Trekking Adventure! 

Since Brgy. Gaas is located atop a mountain, one would need to hike down from the top to the falls’ location. Took us more or less thirty (30) minutes to reach the Sayahan Falls. You will pass by some small cascades and streams while on your way there.

Notes:

• Make sure you are physically fit and in complete gears – wear shoes, leggings.
• Make sure to prepare all your needs for a long trekking adventure (e.g. water, towel, etc.)
• Please be CAUTIOUS and WARY.

Picture-Perfect!

That long hike was worth it! Capture good shots in every angle. Make sure to bring your action and HD water cameras to get a picture-perfect snap of Sayahan Falls.

Cool Waters! 

Of course everyone will certainly love the cold waters. Since summer is getting hotter everyday, visiting the spot could be one of your best options! Dip into its icy waters; swim along the current; and if you want to need some shower, one is actually allowed to get near the heavy drips. But make sure not to do any risky acts that are perilous and death-defying.

DID YOU KNOW?

• The falls was named Sayahan from the local word “Saya” o “Palda” which means skirt; Sayahan Falls actually looks like a ‘long, giant, skirt’.
• Sayahan Falls is about a hundred feet.
• Sayahan Falls was opened to public on March 18, 2017 through the effort of the Municipality of Ormoc City.

TRAVEL GUIDE

IF YOU ARE FROM MANILA OR CEBU:

There are actually daily flights from Manila to Tacloban and Cebu to Tacloban. If you're from Manila, the flight takes at least an hour and twenty (20) minutes. If you're from Cebu, air travel takes about forty five (45) minutes or less. After you arrived at Tacloban Domestic Airport (San Jose, Tacloban City), go to Tacloban City Bus Terminal via taxicab or transfer service.

Airlines that travel from Manila to Tacloban: (9+ flights per day)

• Cebu Pacific
• Air Asia
• Philippine Airlines

Airlines that travel from Cebu to Tacloban: (3+ flights per day)

• Cebu Pacific
• CebGo
• AirAsia
• Philippine Airlines

Via Tacloban City

At Tacloban City Bus Terminal, look for vans or buses which transports to Ormoc City. Travel takes more than two (2) hours from Tacloban. 

Via Cebu City

If you are from Cebu City and would like to get to Leyte via ferryboats, you can take the Cebu-Ormoc route and purchase tickets from ferry outlets in Cebu City (via large transports or fast crafts). Sea travel takes at least seven (7) hours for large passenger ships and just three (3) hours for fast crafts. 

For promo fares and other details:
OceanJet
Roble Shipping
SuperCat

Weesam Express

How to get there?

(1) At the Ormoc City terminal, ride a jeepney going to Brgy. Gaas. Tell the driver to drop you off at Sitio Maglahug.

Notes:

• There is only one (1) vehicle that transports to Brgy. Gaas. Make sure to catch the jeepney before 10 am as it leaves around 10 or 11 in the morning. Travel takes more or less an hour from the city proper. 
• If unlucky and unable to get aboard on time,

Option 1: Ride a multicab going to Lake Danao. Cabs are located near the seaport area. (Fare - P40)

You may contact Ma’am Riza Vinculado (0948-475-9666) as she may be able to help you find a habal-habal service to Sitio Maglahug from Lake Danao.

From Lake Danao to Sitio Maglahug – takes about more than thirty (30) minutes habal-habal ride.

Option 2: From Brgy. Simangan, you’ll find habal-habal drivers that could transport you to Brgy. Gaas. However, the fare reaches upto P150 per head as the sitio is very far from the city proper.

(2) If you’ll bring your own car/service, the road to the destination is accessible 25 kilometers from the city proper. You’ll pass by San Pablo, Luna, Dolores, Milagro and Lake Danao going to Brgy. Gaas.

Registration

• Entrance Fee is P20.00 per person.
• Tourist Guide is P300 for every five (5) persons. Please contact Kuya Ramil Villos, our friendly guide to Sayahan Falls (0950-262-2909)
• Cut-off time for registration is until 2 pm only. The tourism center will not entertain guests after 2 pm as it is not advisable to hike back from the destination at night.

Other notes:

• Bring your own trash bags. Segregate your wastes into biodegradable and non-biodegradable. Bring your own garbage.
• Do not litter or dump your rubbish at Sayahan Falls.
• Do not leave any non-biodegradable wastes and cigarette butts on the mountains, forests, streams, ponds, and natural pools. Non-biodegradable such as synthetic materials (e.g. plastic bags) emit toxic pollutants during long-term exposure to air, light or water.
• Do not destroy or damage the trees and other plants.
• Alcoholic drinks and strong distilled liquors are prohibited at the site.
• Sidetrip after Sayahan Falls – visit the clear and green waters of Lake Danao. 

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Also Read: 

Mahayahay Falls, Matalom, Leyte
Busay Falls, Babatngon, Leyte
Tinago Falls, Caibiran, Biliran,
Karaha Falls, Caibiran, Biliran

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