13 places to discover
Agas-Agas Bridge is a prestressed concrete viaduct in Brgy. Kahupian, Sogod, Southern Leyte, spanning the Agas-Agas ravine along the Pan-Philippine Highway. Completed in 2009, it is the tallest bridge in the Philippines at about 89 meters high and 350 meters long. It is notable for its engineering, panoramic views of forested mountains and valleys, and its role connecting Leyte's transport corridor.
Bituon Beach is a public white-sand beach located in Barangay San Roque, municipality of Liloan in Southern Leyte, Philippines. Situated on the southeastern tip of Panaon Island facing Sogod Bay, it is known for its light-colored sand, clear waters and calm shoreline. The beach is a locally managed coastal attraction used for swimming, picnics and day visits, with cottages and basic visitor facilities along the shore.
Cambaro Caves is a natural cave system located in Barangay Cambaro, municipality of Macrohon in Southern Leyte, Philippines. The site comprises interconnected limestone chambers featuring stalactites, stalagmites and flowstone formations. Known as a local eco-tourism attraction, it offers guided spelunking through narrow passages and spacious caverns. The caves are surrounded by forested hills and agricultural land, providing a natural setting for sightseeing and nature exploration near Maasin City.
Kuting Beach is a public coastal beach located in Barangay Asuncion, municipality of Macrohon, Southern Leyte, Philippines, along the shores of Sogod Bay. It is known for its stretch of light-colored sand, clear shallow waters and quiet, local atmosphere. The beach is used for swimming, picnics and family gatherings, with rented cottages and open shoreline. It serves as an accessible day-use beach for residents and visitors traveling between Maasin City and southern Leyte towns.
Limasawa Island is a small island municipality south of Leyte in Southern Leyte province, Philippines, comprising six barangays including Magallanes. It is nationally recognized as the site of the first Catholic Mass in the Philippines held on March 31, 1521. The island features white sand beaches, rolling hills, the First Mass Shrine on a hilltop, and clear waters, combining historical importance with natural coastal scenery accessible by boat from mainland Southern Leyte.
Maasin Cathedral, formally the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption, is a Roman Catholic cathedral in Tunga-Tunga, Maasin City, Southern Leyte, Philippines. Located in the city center, it serves as the seat of the Diocese of Maasin established in 1968. Originally founded by Jesuit missionaries in the 1700s and rebuilt several times, the present Baroque-style structure is notable for its historic altar, religious artworks, and role as the spiritual center of Southern Leyte.
Magsuhot Park is a municipal nature park located in Barangay Magsuhot, Sogod, Southern Leyte, Philippines, situated in the upland area north of Sogod town proper. Developed as a reforested picnic and recreation area, it features tree-covered grounds, open lawns and cottages for gatherings. The park is known for its cool climate, shaded environment and views over the surrounding hills, serving as a local leisure destination for families and visitors exploring southern Leyte.
Napantao Marine Sanctuary is a community-managed marine protected area located off Barangay Napantao in San Francisco municipality on Panaon Island, Southern Leyte, Philippines. Established in 1997, it protects a reef wall and coral gardens known for high biodiversity, clear waters, and abundant reef fish. Notable for its well-preserved coral cover, drop-off wall, and status as a dive and snorkel site, it serves as both a conservation area and a regulated ecotourism destination.
San Pablo Island is a small coastal island off the coast of Hinunangan in Southern Leyte, Eastern Visayas. Located a short pump-boat ride from the mainland, it is known for its white sandy shoreline, clear shallow waters and quiet, undeveloped setting. The island is visited as a day-trip destination for swimming, beach walks and views of Hinunangan Bay and the Leyte mainland.
San Pedro Island is a small coastal island and barangay located off the coast of Hinunangan in Southern Leyte, Philippines, within Hinunangan Bay. Known for its white sand shoreline, clear turquoise waters and coconut-lined interior, the island is a local day-trip destination. It features simple cottages and swimming areas, offering views of the mainland and surrounding bay. Accessible only by boat, it provides a quiet, low-development island experience near Hinunangan town proper.
Sogod Bay is a large natural bay in Southern Leyte, Eastern Visayas, bordered by the municipalities of Padre Burgos, Sogod, Libagon, Liloan and others. It is notable as a marine biodiversity hotspot and premier diving destination in the Philippines, known for whale shark encounters, coral reefs, and protected marine sanctuaries. The bay offers calm waters, coastal villages, and access to beaches and dive sites.
Tangkaan Beach is a white-sand coastal beach in Barangay Tangkaan, municipality of Padre Burgos, Southern Leyte, along the shores of Sogod Bay. Known for its clear turquoise water, fine sand and relatively quiet setting, it is a public beach used by locals and visitors for swimming and relaxation. The beach offers views of Sogod Bay and nearby islets and serves as a base for snorkeling and island trips in the Padre Burgos area.
Wawa Strait is a narrow coastal waterway off Barangay Wawa in the municipality of Macrohon, Southern Leyte, Philippines, along the western shore of Sogod Bay. It separates the mainland coastline from adjacent islets and open bay waters. Noted for its calm coastal scenery, fishing activity, and views across Sogod Bay, the strait is a local geographic feature rather than a developed tourist site, primarily observed from the shoreline and coastal road in Wawa.