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Component city in Samar, Philippines
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Calbayog is a city of 183,000 in Samar Province in the Philippines. It is home to many waterfalls, so its nickname "City of Waterfalls". Calbayog is a stop along the Asian Highway 26 or the Maharlika Highway.
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Calbayog Cathedral
Constructed in the 1800s, it became the see (central church) of the new Diocese of Calbayog in 1910. Considered to be the biggest church in Samar, the St. Peter and Paul Cathedral was rebuilt and renovated through the years and evolved to a blending of many architectural eras. The structure reveals some are new and some are old. The old dome, the spire and the thick walls are what is left from the original Spanish-built old church. In general, the Spanish influence in the architecture is but revealing. The church is built with stones were from a limestone scree formation near Malajog. Outside the cathedral, there is a controversial landscape painting depicting Jesus and Mary Magdalene.
The large central plaza named after the revolutionary Benedicto Nijaga. The park also has an artificial replica of Bangon-Bugtong Falls.
Julio Cardinal Santos Plaza
A plaza with an image of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, and a fountain.
An uncrowded pearl white strip of coastline, with coconut trees, offering a scenic view of islands and towns.
A potential deep diving spot, about 40-50 m from the seafloor and measuring less than a hectare in area. The islet is surrounded with aquifers equally and uniformly spread at the peripheral limits of the islet with white sand and pebbles. Beneath the deep waters are corals of multifarious varieties, rare white pebbles spread over the floor, 20 types of shells, and ornamental types of aquamarine species
Grayish sand, blue waters, swaying palm trees, towering rocks and three balconied cottages give this spot a South Sea island appeal. Magnificent view of sunset behind nearby islands. This beach is famous as it is frequently visited by foreign diplomats and VIPs, and several films are shot here.
The mountain ridge forming this park is the source of the stones used to build the Calbayog Cathedral. The park's major attraction is the Calbayog Zipline (Calbayog City Zip), which goes down from the mountains facing Malajog Beach down into an island, and after that, you get on a boat back to the mainland on Malajog Beach.
"Mapaso" literally means hot in Waray. Fresh crustaceans (pokot) abound. They are naturally pinkish resembling scalded shrimps due to the high temperature.
It is a natural spoon-like formation which inclines by about 45 degrees and stretches 50 meters long. Water flows along this giant cistern and from the top you can slide through the mossy lane to the cool inviting pool below.
Cottages line its grayish sandy shore. Its cool fresh water and scenic view of Samar Island attracts picnickers and beachcombers.
Made up of seven chambers inhabited by various species of snakes and bats, as evidenced by deposits of guano. The cave serves as an initiating place for those who want to acquire a talisman.
Lungsdo Cave
Its large entrance leads to a natural tunnel with an uneven ceiling, some portions of which touching your head making for an eerie trip through the dark, cool interior.
Tinago-an means hiding place in Waray. Its naturally dark tunnels offers excitement and thrill to adventurers.
The most majestic of Calbayog's waterfalls. As you ascend the stream, you will see a circular pond about 30 m in diameter, wide enough for swimming and deep enough for dinging. The cascading water comes from streams flowing endlessly, resulting from pressure on its disgorge, which becomes larger as the day passes
It is separated from the mainland by the Silangan Channel. A series of towering altars of rugged stones where between its depressions flow ribbon-like cool water that appears to cleanse the hair of a legendary lady. A source of drinking water for local folks.
These falls are the primary source of water for Calbayog's residents. At places where the cataract is so high, the water falling into the pool below becomes a mere mist.
A beautiful and scenic waterfall, and a favorite picnic site for Calbayog residents
The most beautiful of Calbayog's many waterfalls
A scenic waterfall hidden in lush tropical vegetation. Its waters are also used by a nearby hydroelectric dam.
breakfast 7AM-11AM
Deluxe and Superior Rooms, all equipped with Air-conditioning, Internet connection and Cable TV. Facilities and services are Cafe Elsa restaurant, Business center, Wi-Fi Internet service and Spa.
Fan single rooms with out side bathrooms. Fan double rooms with out side bathrooms.
A/C matrimonial bed with own bathroom. Has a swimming pool.
Fan single/double room with own bathroom.
Has a Master Card/Visa Card ATM.
Has a supermarket.
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