LEYTE: KALANGGAMAN ISLAND

📅 Itinerary Day 1: Discover Tacloban City’s Heart Morning: Santo Niño Shrine & Heritage Museum – Explore the former Marcos residence with its grand rooms and chapel, now filled with artifacts and art. Sto. Niño Parish Church – A historic coral‑and‑adobe church, locally known as the “Church of Liberation”. Lunch-: Head to Rizal Avenue or Senator Enage Street for delicious local fare: barbecue sticks, kinilaw, seafood, plus Binagol and Sagmani desserts. Afternoon: Stroll through Magsaysay Boulevard, take photos at the “I ❤ Tacloban” sign & visit the Madonna of Japan statue on Kanhuraw Hill offering serene seaside views. Drop by Rizal Park, Tacloban City Hall, and the neoclassical Leyte Provincial Capitol for light sightseeing. Evening: Enjoy seafood and drinks along Burgos Street, the city's lively dining and bar hub. Day 2 – History & Remembrance in Palo & Anibong Morning: Travel to MacArthur Landing Memorial National Park (5 km from Tacloban) to see the iconic bronze statues marking General MacArthur’s return. (Take a jeepney/van. Just ask around) *Visit Yolanda Shipwreck Memorial Park – view the bow of MV Eva Jocelyn, a poignant reminder of Typhoon Haiyan’s impact. Lunch: Try nearby taverns or go back to Tacloban City proper. Afternoon: Head to Paraiso Mangrove Eco‑Learning Park or Paruparong Bukid in Babatngon (~30 min): mangrove walks, kayaking, butterfly watching, birding. Evening: Return for dinner in Tacloban and relax after a reflective day. Day 3 – Scenic Marvel & Island Hopping Options Morning: Drive across the San Juanico Bridge, the country’s longest sea bridge at 2.16 km – stunning views and photo ops. *Stop at overlooks on both the Samar and Leyte sides. Flexible morning stroll or jog. Midday: Return to Tacloban, enjoy lunch at seafood grill spots like Ocho Seafood Grill. *Travel from Tac to Palompon Day4: KALANGGAMAN TRIP- Day tour to Kalanggaman for the white-sand beach. Located in Palompon, Leyte. Travel from Tacloban to Palompon (est.time 3-4 hours) *It's better to go to the Island early in the morning. You can stay over for the night or you can return to the town proper in the afternoon. Cottages for overnight stay are available on the Island. 🏨 Accommodation: In Palompon proper if you stay the night there. Or in Kalanggaman if an overnight stay. Food Recommendations: seafood, Chocolate moron, binagol#familytravel