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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