SAMAR TOP ATTRACTIONS Samar province has her share of nature’s bounty. Among the nature’s jewels which enchantingly lure tourists and local folks includes: 1. Ruins of 15th Century Church - this is a landmark of the 15th century church found in the mountain of Barangay Dapdap, Tarangnan, Samar. This was also called “Tinago Church”, being a hideout of Spanish missionaries. 2. Basey 17th Century Church – a mainly Hispanic and Baroque influence church built in 1804 and consecrated to St. Michael the Archangel. During the Japanese occupation, the church was used as conference hall and theater of the Japanese forces, while the convent was utilized as an evacuation center during the liberation period. 3. Sohoton National Bridge National Park - a 840-hectare nature reserve in Basey, beckons with an endless array of subterranean delights, pristine rock tunnel filled with exquisite formations, underground streams, natural bridges and huge sky lit caverns, all spread out over dozens of underground chambers. 4. Bangon Falls - one of the most beautiful and spectacular scenic spots worth visiting in the province in Brgy. Tinaplacan, Tinambacan district. Be amazed to see a circular pond of about 30 meters in diameter, wide enough for swimming and deep enough for diving. The water that falls from above seems to come from an endless stream which flow a swirling path around the falls. It is not only a tourist spot but also a potential source of power to serve the city of Calbayog and its neighboring localities. 5. Malajog Beach - Stretching about 200 meters long of grayish sand and cold blue waters with towering rocks at its south and three (3) beachfront balconied cottages. It is one of the most beautiful beaches of Samar Island located in Brgy. Malajog, Tinambacan district of Calbayog City. 6. Lo-ok Beach - this beach resort is most often visited due to the accessibility of the place. It can be reached by a 30-minute ride from Calbayog City Its white sand, blue waters, swaying palm trees, towering rocks and concrete rest houses give the spot a South Seas Island touch. 7. Tinago-an Cave - this cave is situated at the edge of Brgy. Longsod, Oquendo district of Calbayog City. The cave has been the main attraction for picnickers desiring to get the rare thrill and excitement of having a trip through nature-made dark tunnels. 8. Mawacat Slide - it is an hour ride from the Calbayog City proper to Brgy. Mawacat, Oquendo district and a 20-minute walk thereafter along a foot trail, shaded by lined tall trees. It is a natural spoon-like formation, which inclined more or less by about 45 degrees and stretching a length of about 50 meters. Water flows along this giant cistern and from the top, one can slide through the mossy lane to the cool inviting pool below. 9. Blanca Aurora Falls - a bathing resort mostly favored by Samareños, which is found at Brgy. Blanca Aurora, municipality of San Jorge. 10. Pan-as Falls – it is located at Brgy. Pilar, Oquendo district and is surrounded with the mighty stands of rare timbers and wildlife that abound in the area. An hour drive from the Calbayog City proper and a 30-minute hike from the village can easily visit the place. Seen from afar, it is like a long constructed boat by the mountainside and at a close up, a series of long drop of crystal water to another. 11. Ton-ok Falls - the scenic view of the waterfall is vividly illustrated through the boulders that rise and water falls in a series of cataract-like steps from down below to the topmost section of the mountain. Located in Brgy. Sigo, Oquendo district the place can be reached by a 40- minute drive from the Calbayog City proper. The Mini-Hydro Electric Power Plant is also located here. 12. Lologayan Falls - a series of towering altars of rugged stones wherein between its depression, flow the ribbon-like cool water which according to old folks, cleansed the hair of a legendary lady. The term “lologayan” came from the waray-waray root word “logay” meaning to unfold a braided long hair. To the site is an hour ride from the Calbayog City proper to Brgy. San Jaoquin, Tinambacan district and a 10-minute hike onward. 13. Mapaso Hot Spring - nature has given its life in the form of fresh crustaceans (pokot) with a tainted pink-red appearance, which ordinarily resembles the tint of a scalded shrimp. This is located at Brgy. Rizal II, Oquendo District, Calbayog City. 14. Darosdos Falls - this falls is situated in Calbayog City. It is famous for its seven-layered falls and it is a good source for hydro electric power. 15. Calbayog Cathedral - Saints Peter and Paul Cathedral is considered to be the biggest church in all parishes in the province, seems to have lost its Spanish touch. Nevertheless, the old dome, the spire and the thick walls reveal the blending of two architectural worlds: the old and the new historical innovations. 16. Danao Cave - the unexplored cave is situated at Brgy. Danao I, Tinambacan district, Calbayog. It is made up of seven (7) chambers inhabited by various species of snakes and bats as evidenced by a good deposit of guano. The cave serves as an initiating hive for those who want to acquire talisman. 17. Guinogo-an Cave - situated at the fringes of Brgy. Longsob, Oquendo District, the cave is very proximate to Mapaso Hot Spring and is almost equidistant from the Calbayog City proper. Its cathedral door size entrance leads one to wade fresh, cool water into a natural tunnel stretching through, uneven ceiling with some portions touching one’s head, giving the adventurer an eerie trip through the dark cave which can be explored by carrying lighted torches. 18. Samar Archeological Museum - this museum is one of the vital contributions of Christ the King College in preserving the rich cultural heritage of the Filipino people. A collection of many artifacts gathered from all points of Samar Island, the museum also houses ancient coins, jars, Chinawares, bracelets and beads that date back to as early as the 14th century. The place can easily be visited at Christ the King College within the Calbayog City proper. 19. Guimit Cave - this is another large cave full of stalactites and stalagmites, which is situated at Brgy. Mallorga, Talalora, Samar. It can be reach by one and a half-hour motorboat ride from Catbalogan. 20. Obelisk - the Obelisk features the major historical events of the province which is depicted in the four sides of the structure: the arrival of the 1st Jesuit Missionaries on October 15, 1596; Rebellion of Agustin Sumoroy in 1649; Decree of Queen Isabella on August 11, 1841 declaring Samar as an independent province no longer under the jurisdiction of Cebu nor Leyte; and, the Samareños Victims of Balangiga Massacre on September 29, 1901. This historical landmark is situated in front of the Capitol Building, Catbalogan, Samar. 21. Kinabut-an Spring - the spring is about 40 minutes ride from Catbalogan by land and is located at Brgy. Patag, Paranas, Samar. It is a refreshing hideout from the maddening crowd which city and urban dwellers find alluring. 22. Ruins of Bangahon - is a historical landmark near the right fork of Gandara River. It was once a town during the revolutionary period, but was abandoned by the old residents who later found the present town of Gandara. 23. San Juanico Bridge - one of the popular bridges nationwide known as “San Juanico Bridge” has the distinction of being not only the longest bridge in the Philippines but also the longest in Southeast Asia. It has a total length of 2.162 kilometers. The highest point at the main span is 41 meters above the water level. 24. Lulugayan Falls and Rapids - nature-lovers likewise enjoy white water rafting (rapids shooting) a very challenging aqua sports at the Lulugayan falls and Rapids of Calbiga, Samar. 25. Langun-Gobingub Cave - spelunkers will surely enjoy exploring the Langun-Gobingob caves of Calbiga, Samar, said to be the 2nd largest Karst cave in the world and at 2,970 hectares, one of the largest in Asia, is an adventurers playground. It was only first systematically explored in 1987 by an eight-person team of Italian speleologists, and the main cave, Langun, has a chamber the size of three football fields. 26. Marabut Marine Park - one of the scenic natural attractions located in the municipality of Marabut, Samar. Marabut marine park boasts its 15 towering rock islands with secluded beach coves and coral gardens, perfect for snorkeling, scuba-diving, sun bathing and other water sports activities. An excellent jumping off point for exploring the Marabut Islands, a wonderful and striking collection of toothy outcrops rising out of the sea only a few hundred metres offshore.
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