Tacloban Tourist Info

Tacloban can be found in the northeastern section of Leyte, an island located in the Visayas region.

Getting to Tacloban

The first thing you need to know about Tacloban is probably how to get to the city in the first place. There are actually three airlines that fly to the city on a daily basis. It will take you at least an hour to fly from Manila to Tacloban and half an hour to fly to Tacloban from Cebu. You can also reach the city by boat. There are several shipping lines that travel to Tacloban regularly. If you are from Mindanao, particularly Davao, you can choose to take a 16-hour land trip to Tacloban if you wish.

Getting Around

Like most cities in the country, public utility jeepneys (PUJs) traverse the major thoroughfares of the city; although you will also find motorcabs as well. These motorcabs basically cover routes that are not serviced by jeepneys. You can also find car rental companies scattered all over the city, so you won’t really have problems looking for a rent-a-car company in Tacloban.

Hotels, Resorts and Accommodations

There are numerous hotels in Tacloban. If you are considering a vacation in Tacloban, you might want to scout ahead on which hotels and resorts are available in the city so you will find one that will suit all your needs.

You might want to check out the Leyte Park Resort which is one of the country’s best resorts located right in Tacloban. This resort offers elegant rooms, delicious food, warm service and a unique environment. Of course, there are other hotels or resorts in the city that you can also consider. Some of these include the Vic-Mar Resort, Hotel Alejandro, Asia Stars Hotel and Tacloban Plaza. All of these hotels and resorts offer cozy environments, warm service and up-to-date facilities. Aside from these hotels, there are economy class establishments that you can choose from as well. After all, you have to think of your budget.

Places to Visit

There are a myriad of interesting landmarks in Tacloban. Indeed, there are many places that you can visit in the city which should be on any tourist’s to-do list when visiting this fair city. In fact, the capitol building itself is a historical landmark. You can also drive through the residences of the city’s prominent families. Many of these residences have been witness to the city’s history. These include the Price Mansion and the Redoña House.

Other important landmarks that you should definitely visit include the Philippine-Japan Peace Commemorative Monument and Park, the Maria Kanon Madonna of Peace Shrine, Sto. Niño Shrine and Heritage Museum where you can also find a chapel inside the shrine itself; the People’s Center and Library and the Balyu-an Park.

Shopping and Dining

Tacloban does not lack of shopping malls and shopping centers, so you will certainly have a great time shopping around the city. You will find all kinds of products ranging from branded imported products to native handicrafts. You will also find appliances and unique pieces of jewelry as well. The city is dotted with boutiques that carry RTWs, bags and accessories.

If you are looking for special handicrafts, you can visit the public market; although there are products that have found their way to the city’s biggest shopping malls. The sip-hid and the banig are fairly popular among tourists. Many people also visit the market for marine products. Dried fish and squid are in abundance in Tacloban.

If you are wondering what type of food is available in Tacloban, rest assured as a modern cosmopolitan city there are many options. The city offers various cuisines which cater to varying palates and tastes, so you will find native dishes, Western delicacies as well as Asian specialties.

Entertainment

If you are looking for activities to keep you busy during your stay in Tacloban, you will be pleased to know that there are many things that you can do that you will likely drop from pure exhaustion at the end of each day. You can try the 9-hole golf course that Tacloban offers. You can try wall climbing, mountain climbing, biking, kayaking, snorkeling, scuba diving, and swimming, just to name a few. You can play chess, tennis or go bowling. You can go ballroom dancing or you can just watch live bands play at night. Indeed, you will never lack of something to do while in Tacloban.

Tacloban City is truly a great place to visit. It has great resorts and beautiful landmarks. A visit to Tacloban will surely be memorable. You should definitely plan your trip well and research all your options so that you can maximize your experience.