Western Samar
Western Samar has an interesting mix of religious destinations, unique ecotourism attractions, and pristine natural wonders waiting for you to dive right in.
Western Samar has an interesting mix of religious destinations, unique ecotourism attractions, and pristine natural wonders waiting for you to dive right in.
The Luzon Datum of 1911, also known as Station Balanacan, is a stone marker on top of Mogpog's highest peak. It marks the base for the first modern survey of the Philippine Islands, which, also signifies Marinduque's position as the geodetic center of the country. It began at the start of the 19th century when the United States Coast and Geodetic Survey (USCGS) was sent to Manila with instructions to prepare a report on the existing cartographic conditions in the Philippines and to obtain data for the execution of geodetic, hydrographic, and topographic surveys in the country. In 1911, the different triangulation networks on different datums and with different origins were consolidated into one nationwide network, leading to the establishment of Station Balanacan as its datum origin.
This vast mangrove park is situated in a beautiful cove teeming with marine life, seagrasses, and corals. It is a known water sports as well as trekking destination.
This restaurant is located inside a Spanish era ancestral house that was once owned by the family of Don Emilio Lardizabal. It offers traditional Filipino dishes and has a corner cafe but customers. It also has the more upscale restaurant upstairs named Casa de Don Emilio, which has an international menu.
Kalanggaman Island is an uninhabited island in Palompon, Leyte, Philippines. It is known for its pinkish white sand, clear waters, and long sandbar. The island has a length of only 753 meters.
Dubbed the "Chocolate Hills of Marinduque" because of its resemblance to the iconic brown mounds of the Bohol province, Haynon Hills has a charm all its own whether the hills are lush and green during the wetter months, or brown like its nickname namesake during the dryer months.
This commemorative park is one of Leyte's most iconic and historically significant. It commemorates the historic landing of General Douglas MacArthur in Leyte Gulf at the start of the campaign to recapture and liberate the Philippines from Japanese occupation on October 20, 1944.
This Roman Catholic Church established in 1959 is included in the list of Jubilee Churches that mark the 500 years of Christianity in the Philippines. It is located in Barangay Napo.
Lintaon Peak is a cool, breezy viewpoint that overlooks the Camotes Sea and Baybay City's verdant hills. One of its highlights is the 16,000 Blossoms Park, which consists of 16,000 LED roses that light up at night and are visible event from a distance.
Enjoy their international menu in a comfortable sit-down dining setting located in a Spanish era ancestral house. This restaurant is located in a heritage house that once belonged to the family of Don Emilio Lardizabal. The downstairs space is occupied by Kusina sa Plaza, which offers more casual dining that serves a traditional Filipino menu. Casa De Don Emilio customers may also cross-order from Kusina sa Plaza's menu.