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Capital city of Eastern Samar, Philippines
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Borongan is the capital of Eastern Samar, in the Eastern Visayas region of the Philippines. The city is a surfer's paradise, mostly frequented during the cool, rainy months.
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Suitable for swimming.
Place of worship.
Refreshing running water wherein some tourists choose to visit here to calm themselves.
Enjoy the white sand and natural pool in the secluded nook beach facing the Pacific Ocean.
Little Baguio of Borongan City
The best time to visit is from 5AM to 7AM.
With beautiful spring. Stalactites and Stalagmites of various colors and sizes.
Surf City
Big waves, ideal for surfing.
Puro Halaba
Aside from enjoying the picturesque view from the top of Bantayan Cliff, you can also do rappelling with your friends and families at Bantayan Cliff which is a 10-minute trek from the jump-off point of the island.
Located beside I Love Borongan Landmark. Scrimmages available from 3PM till evening.
Located beside Rottea borongan at Baybay4. Scrimmages available at 3PM till sundown everyday.
Located at Surf City tower. Soccer enthusiast are welcome to experience sports that also available in the area.
Located at the back of the Borongan Ticketing office, Everyone is welcome to try such extreme and unique sport played in Borongan. Scrimmages are from 3PM to sundown.
Rice Cake
Salukara is a crepe-like delicacy which is a mixture of ground rice, coconut milk, water, sugar and coconut wine as a riser instead of baking powder.
Jollibee Borongan Branch
Philippines-based chain known for its burgers, fried chicken, spaghetti & Filipino dishes. Dine-in, takeout, delivery.
Coffee shop
Open for dine-in and take-out.
McDo
First drive-thru Golden Arches in Eastern Samar.
Coconut Wine
It is a fermented alcoholic beverage obtained from the sap of coconut palm.
Open Tuesday and Thursday from 4PM to 11PM; Friday and Saturday from 4PM to midnight, closed on Wednesdays.
A/C single/double rooms with own bathroom and cable TV.
Fan/air-con single/double rooms with own bathroom and cable TV.
Fan/air-con single/double rooms with own bathroom.
Experience a safe, comfortable and clean rooms designed to enhance your stay. They also offer additional amenities such as complimentary breakfast, key card lock system, key card lock system, wireless internet access, cable television, access to dipping pool and hot and cold showers.
With view of the ocean. Live bands play at the venue.
Melinda's Farm
With scrumptious foods, KTV rooms, acoustic bands, beautiful and affordable hotel rooms, as well as safe playground and swimming pools for children.
Various activities are offered in the resort: swimming, play golf, mountain climbing and sight seeing where you can see the town of Borongan and the seashore. and the resort also offers other event such as birthdays,debut, and seminars.
Has a Master Card/Visa Card ATM.
Has a supermarket.
Budget friendly store.
It is a supermarket where you can buy food products and home essentials.
By bus or minivan
There are buses and minivans to Tacloban, Guiuan, Catbalogan. Jeepneys are available from Guiuan.
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