Tacloban is a city in Eastern Visayas and the capital of the province of Leyte. It's the home of the Pintados Festival, a cultural event in Leyte commemorating the life and culture of the early settlers of Tacloban.
City Tourism Operations Office, Tacloban City Hall. (updated Mar 2016) City Tourism Information and Assistance Counter, Arrival Area, DZR Airport, San Jose. (updated Mar 2016) Provincial Tourism Office, Leyte Academic Center, Pawing, Palo, Leyte. (updated Mar 2016) Department of Tourism Regional Office No. 8, Magsaysay Blvd, ☏ +63 53 3212048. M-F 9AM-5PM. free city map. (updated Mar 2016)
There are many ways to get from the airport to all over Tacloban City, especially downtown, which is where most of the fun and excitement happens. Jeepneys are the cheapest way to get from the airport to downtown and cost an average of ₱10 for a one way trip downtown, for a taxi or pedicab you are looking at ₱50-100; if asked for more, then you are being ripped off. For visitors not familiar with the city, you hire a tricycle to get to your destination. It costs around ₱8 per ride. Taxis operate from the airport to any part of the city. MLHuillier Taxi have the most cars.
1 Price Mansion, Justice Romualdez Street. CAP Building served as the residence and headquarters of General Douglas MacArthur for three months. (updated Mar 2016) 2 Leyte Provincial Capitol, Senator Enage St. The seat of Philippine Commonwealth in 1944. (updated Mar 2016) Philippine-Japan Commemorative Peace Park, Magsaysay Boulevard. Stone's throw away from city hall. It was donated by the Tokyo Survivors Associations in honor of soldiers and paramilitary personnel who perished in the area. (updated Mar 2016) The Maria Kanon Madonna of Peace Shrine, Magsaysay Boulevard. Near the city hall. Carved out of a rare Miyagi rock and fashioned by Japanese sculptor Shiniche Tani.
Indoor climbing at Bukid Outdoor Shop, P. Burgos Street. (updated Mar 2016) San Juanico Bridge. It is one of the longest bridges in the Philippines. It connects the city to the third biggest island of the Philippines, Samar. The bridge spans 2.14 km and is one of the major tourist spots in the city. (updated Mar 2016) San Juanico Golf Park and Country Club, Cabalawan Hills. (updated Mar 2016) The People's Center and Library, Real Street. It houses volumes of books from the US and Europe and other countries. (updated Mar 2016) Grand Santacruzan. May 30 (updated Mar 2016) Tacloban City Charter Day. (updated Mar 2016) Balyu-an Rites. (updated Mar 2016) Subiran Regatta.
Calle Z, Independencia St. (Just ask the tricycle driver to bring you to this restaurant.). It has a homey ambiance. (updated Mar 2016) Pindoko's, Real St. Barbecues at very reasonable prices. (updated Mar 2016) Fahrenheit Food Center, M H Del Pilar St. 8AM-8PM. lower prices. (updated Mar 2017) J C O Roasters & J C Food Spot, Justice Romualdez St. 8AM-8PM. lower price. (updated Mar 2017) Kenny's fast food, 88 Zamora St, ☏ +63 53 52-36363. 8AM-8PM. lower price. (updated Mar 2017)
Zaibatsu Cafe Bar, Sen. Enage St (at right going to the provincial capitol from downtown Tacloban.). (updated Mar 2016) Bo's Cafe, Avenida Veteranos. (updated Mar 2016)
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In Sep, Tacloban typically sees ~30°C daytime highs and 25 rainy days.
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