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| HOMONHON ISLAND |
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| HOMONHON ISLAND |
Location:
Southeast of Guiuan, 60 nautical miles from Tacloban.
Description:
Tiny island where Ferdinand Magellan and his men first set foot on Philippine
soil on March 16, 1521; viewing of the historic Magellan plaque/marker.
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| SULUAN ISLAND |
Location:
Guiuan, Eastern Samar.
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| TUBABAO ISLAND |
TUBABAO ISLAND
Location:
Guiuan, Eastern Samar.
Description:
Where the White Russians of the IRO (International Refugee Organization) stayed
immediately after World War II.
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| KANTICAN ISLAND |
Location:
Guiuan, Eastern Samar.
Description: It
is a pearl culture farm; haven of rich marine life such as lobsters, shells,
fishes, abalones, corals; clear blue waters and immaculately white coral beach;
perfect site for scuba diving, fishing and swimming.
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| DIVINUVO ISLAND |
Location: A
3-sq. kilometer island in Brgy. Lalawigan, Borongan.
Description: It
has a crystal-clear water, white beach, swaying palm trees, multi-colored
fishes and corals beneath; best suited for scuba diving and swimming.
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| HAMORAWON SPRING |
Location: At the
heart of the town of Borongan.
Description: A
natural spring said to be miraculous. This spring as the Boronganons say, is
full of legend that whoever takes a bath in this cool spring especially
foreigners, will surely go home with a Boronganon wife. Around this spring is
Spanish built stone wall.
Eastern Samar is a province of the Philippines located in the Eastern Visayas Region. It is bounded on the east by the Philippine Sea, on the west by the province of Samar, on the south by Leyte Gulf and on the north lies Northern Samar. The province is subdivided into 22 municipalities and 1 city. Borongan City, the provincial capital, is the largest in terms of area. Eastern Samar is the 20th least populated province in the Philippines.
Eastern Samar is a province of the Philippines located in the Eastern Visayas Region. It is bounded on the east by the Philippine Sea, on the west by the province of Samar, on the south by Leyte Gulf and on the north lies Northern Samar. The province is subdivided into 22 municipalities and 1 city. Borongan City, the provincial capital, is the largest in terms of area. Eastern Samar is the 20th least populated province in the Philippines.
The province of Eastern Samar was created by Republic Act No. 4221 which was approved by the Congress on June 19, 1965. This Act divided the whole island of Samar into three independent provinces namely: Northern Samar, Eastern Samar and Western Samar which was subsequently renamed as Samar.
Before its existence as an independent province, places which are now part of Eastern Samar played important roles in the history of the country. On March 16, 1521, Magellan first set foot on Philippine soil in the island of Homonhon which he called as “The Watering Place of Good Signs”.
The climate of the province is characterized by rain and marked seasonal period of heavy rain at all months of the year. It has also distinct seasons: rainy from November to January and dry from July to September.
Agriculture is the major source of income in Eastern Samar. The main product of the province is copra. Other local agricultural products include maize, rice, sugarcane and various other vegetables.
The province has one of the largest remaining unfragmented tracts of lowland tropical rainforests in the Philippines. In these dense jungles, some endangered animals can be found like the Philippine Eagle which is the second largest eagle in the world, the Philippine Cockatoo and the Flying Lemur. One can explore these rainforests by taking a local boat ride in one of the several rivers or hike on the slowly rising trails following the river to one of the waterfalls. Undeveloped beaches also abound when you feel like relaxing or taking a break from your vigorous adventures.
Eastern Samar is one of the last natural paradises in the Philippines. So if you are planning to take a trip to the Philippines and looking for more undeveloped and natural destinations, include Eastern Samar in your itinerary because a fantastic experience awaits for you in the province.
Hi do you have any contact for the boat going to Suluan or Kantican Island? Thanks
ReplyDeleteWhen in Guiuan, there are many Boats that can be chartered from
ReplyDeleteprivate Owners. Recommendation and/or information can be asked
at the Tourist Information Center located at the center of the town. Otherwise, you can ask the Manager of the Hotel/Resort
where you are staying. Happy trip!!