homonhon island
Location: Southeast of Guiuan, 60 nautical miles from Tacloban.
Description: Tiny island where Ferdinand Magellan and his men first set foot on Philippine soil on March 16, 1521; viewing of the historic Magellan plaque/marker.
SULUAN ISLAND
Location: Guiuan, Eastern Samar.
Description: The First Filipinos who made contact with Magellan lived here; has andy beaches.
TUBABAO ISLAND
Location: Guiuan, Eastern Samar.
Description: Where the White Russians of the IRO (International Refugee Organization) stayed immediately after World War II.
NAVY 3149 BASE
Location: Ngolos, 23 kms. from the town proper of Guiuan, Eastern Samar.
Description: Base of the American soldiers of WWII; commands a view of the Pacific Ocean. Base of the "Elona Gay" (B-52 Bomber) which droped the first atomic bomb on August 7, 1945 in Hiroshima, Japan.
GUIUAN WORLD WAR II OPERATING BASE
Location: Guiuan, Eastern Samar.
Description: It has a three-kilometer runway that could service even jet-propelled planes; constructed by WWII US Navy in 1944. During the Liberation of the Philippines, it was the airstrip of war planes; good picnic area.
SULANGAN BEACH
Location: 24 kms. from the town proper of Guiuan.
Description: Habitat of the world famous "Golden Cowrie"; ideal site for deep sea fishing, scuba diving; multi-colored school of fishes is a common sight.
KANTICAN ISLAND (PEARL ISLAND)
Location: Guiuan, Eastern Samar.
Description: It is a pearl culture farm; haven of rich marine life such as lobsters, shells, fishes, abalones, corals; clear blue waters and immaculately white coral beach; perfect site for scuba diving, fishing and swimming.
SAPAO BEACH
Location: 14 kms. from Guiuan.
Description: Beautiful beach with white sand and shells of various kinds and colors; viewing of the Pacific Ocean; ideal for swimming.
SANTA MONICA CAVES
Location: Borongan, Eastern Samar.
Description: Has a magnificent view of the Pacific Ocean; excellent place for fishing, scuba diving, surfing, swimming.
Menasnge Park
Location: Maydolong, Eastern Samar.
Description: Magnificent natural rock formation made more beautiful by the Maydolong landscape aficionados.
CHURCH OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION
Location: Guiuan, Eastern Samar.
Description: A 16th century church with its entire structure still preserved including old relics of "santos", handcarved altars and doors.
GUITAGICAN BEACH
Location: Barangay Santa Maria in the town of Borongan.
Description: A 2-kilometer long beautiful white beach ideal for surfing and swimming.
DIVINUVO ISLAND
Location: A 3-sq. kilometer island in Brgy. Lalawigan, Borongan.
Description: It has a crystal-clear water, white beach, swaying palm trees, multi-colored fishes and corals beneath; best suited for scuba diving and swimming.
HAMORAWON SPRING
Location: At the heart of the town of Borongan.
Description: A natural spring said to be miraculous. This spring as the Boronganons say, is full of legend that whoever takes a bath in this cool spring especially foreigners, will surely go home with a Boronganon wife. Around this spring is Spanish built stone wall.
SAN JULIAN BEACH
Location: 17 kms. north of Borongan.
Description: Beautiful white beach. Just a few meters away from the beach with swaying palm trees lies a small lake with fresh water.
MERCEDES BEACH
Location: Brgy, Bus-bua, 2 kms. north of Guiuan.
Description: A clean white beach considered as a tourist haven. It offers a lot of excitement as you go paddling through its crystal-clear blue waters.
CANHUGAS BEACH
Location: Hernani, Eastern Samar.
Description: This beach in legendary. It has a 200-meter foot bridge from the reef to the sea, said to be built by a giant. There is also a rock formation that looked like man-made steps resembling a waterfall.
BINALOAN RAPIDS
Location: Between Barangay San Rafael and Brgy. Binaloan at Taft, Eastern Samar. Can be reached by public transport, 63 kms. from Borongan.
Description: It is a beautiful rapids which is visible along the highway.
SANGAT OF ANDO
Location: Forty-five minutes travel by motorboat from Borongan townproper.
Description: Features a large cave with cathedral-like interior filled with relics and rock formations.
GANAP CAVE
Location: Brgy. Cagbonga which is about 13 kms. northwest of Borongan townproper.
Description: With beautiful spring; and stalactites/stalagmites of various colors and shapes.
LOCSO-ON CAVE
Location: Brgy. Locso-on, about 8.5 kms. south of Borongan.
Description: A beautiful cave full of stories and ledgends. Old folks have sworn that many strangers got lost in this cave when they go deep into the hinterlands of Suribao River.
SANTIAGO MONUMENT
Location: Infront of the Borongan Cathedral.
Description: Uprooted from where it has stood in its equestrian dignity for centuries.
BARAWALTE
Location: Borongan, Eastern Samar located along the seaside boulevard facing
Description: A large cave with natural rock formation where old folks used to hide during Pulahan days.
BLACK SAND BEACHES OF CABONG
Location: About 4 kilometers south of Borongan.
Description: A rich fishing ground and good place for swimming, skiing, snorkeling and just plain lazing amidst plam trees and sunrise.
BIHID FALLS
Location: Between the municipality of Calbiga and Borongan, Eastern Samar.
Description: A potential source of hydroelectric power.
DIVINUBO LIGHTHOUSE
Location: At Divinubo Islands, which could be reached from Brgy. Lalawigan, Borongan.
Description: A beautiful lighthouse atop the mountain of Divinubo which was constructed by the American engineers in 1906. It was originally a gas-operated facility but now it is electrically lighted and is enclosed in thich glass. It beams a bright light every 15 seconds. It serves to locate and guide the position of international and inter-island ships passing the treacherous Pacific Ocean.
SPRINGS OF BORONGAN
Location: The springs of Borongan are Capinian, Kalugtugan, Ganap, Can-apong, Maybito, Sun-og, Bito, Masacpasac.
Location: The springs of Borongan are Capinian, Kalugtugan, Ganap, Can-apong, Maybito, Sun-og, Bito, Masacpasac.
