2024 Palo Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in December)

Getting There - Attractions - Hotels - Food & Restaurants - Shopping -

Tacloban: A time capsule on the shores of Leyte Island.

In front of Santo Niño Church, the years pass by quietly 🕊️, on the landing beach, the smoke of the past fades away 🌫️, searching for old dreams, intoxicated by the river of forgetfulness 💖. 📍Address Tacloban City is located at the northeastern tip of Leyte Island in the Philippines, with its easternmost part facing Cancabato Bay, which is located at the eastern mouth of the San Juanico Strait. The city's territory extends along the strait, bordering Babatngon to the north. 🚝Transportation ✈️Plane: Daniel Z. Romualdez Airport is the main gateway, with several airlines offering flights from Manila to Tacloban, with a flight time of about 1.5 hours. 🚌Bus: Philtranco buses arrive in Tacloban daily from Manila via Catbalogan and Catarman on Samar Island, but the journey takes up to 28 hours. 🚖Jeepney: Jeepneys are available in and around the city, a local specialty, such as the "Palo" jeepney to Red Beach. 🚘Taxi: Taxis are available at airports and other transportation hubs, and it is advisable to negotiate the fare before boarding to avoid being overcharged. 🍽Food Recommendations 🍲Binagol: A sticky dessert baked in a coconut shell wrapped in banana leaves, a local specialty. 🍲Seafood: The San Pedro Bay restaurant at the Leyte Park Resort Hotel and the Socsargen Grill next to the Rovenil Pension offer good seafood, including grilled fish and meat. 🍲Local Snacks: There are many stalls selling pastries and fruits in the city, where you can taste a variety of local snacks. 📸Must-See Attractions 🎬MacArthur Landing Memorial Park: In 1944, MacArthur landed here to begin the Battle of the Philippines, where you can experience history and enjoy the sea view. 🎬Santo Niño Church: With a long history and unique architectural style, it is a symbol of local religious culture. 🎬Tacloban City Museum: The museum displays exhibits related to the history, culture, and art of Tacloban, providing an in-depth understanding of the local development process. 🏠Nearby Attractions 📍Sohoton Natural Bridge National Park: Named after its magnificent stone bridge, it has a network of caves, underground rivers, waterfalls, and stalactites. You can contact Mr. Corals to arrange a tour. 📍Ormoc: A 2-hour drive from Tacloban, you can visit Lake Danao, which is shaped like a violin, and take a speedboat to Cebu. 📍San Juanico Strait: Connecting Leyte Island and Samar Island, you can enjoy the beautiful sea view and sunrise and sunset, and experience the island's charm. ✨Travel Tips ✅The local climate is hot and humid, so be sure to take sun protection and heatstroke prevention measures. ✅The people are warm and hospitable, and you can experience the unique Waray-Waray culture and feel the local religious beliefs and traditional customs. ✅You can participate in local festivals, such as the Santo Niño Festival, and experience the lively and joyful festival atmosphere.

Visit to MacArthur Landing Memorial National Park in Palo, Leyte

#nationalparks Visiting the MacArthur Landing Memorial National Park in Palo, Leyte, was a powerful and historically significant experience. This park, located along Red Beach, commemorates General Douglas MacArthur’s historic return to the Philippines during World War II. The park is easily accessible, with wide walkways and plenty of space for visitors. It’s a popular site for both locals and tourists, and there was a friendly, respectful atmosphere throughout. Local vendors nearby offered refreshments and souvenirs, making it easy to spend time here without needing to rush. The MacArthur Landing Memorial National Park is not just a place for history enthusiasts but a meaningful visit for anyone interested in understanding the resilience and sacrifices of those who fought for the Philippines’ liberation. It’s a beautiful, solemn tribute to a significant moment in history, and a reminder of the lasting friendship between the Philippines and the United States. #100waysoftravel #nationalparks #trip #motortravel

Been coming back to this lovely place

#soulful #relaxing #rejuvenating

I shall return.

Nice experience visiting this place .

got to visit the iconic Mc. Arthur landing memorial park Monument at palo layte #historicallandmarks #mc arthur

lost and found rabbit

##God'sblessings

God's love is all we need...

#God'sblessings ##churchoutreach

Simple,yet elegant!

we don't need an expensive place..we just need a peaceful one where God's presence is evident. #peaceful #love #God'sblessings

@MacArthur Park here in Palo Leyte

Come & visit my hometown in Palo Leyte here in MacArthur Park also called the Leyte Landing Memorial Park it is a historic and memorial of Landing of American General Douglas MacArthur and his men at Red Beach. The memorial was erected in tribute to MacArthur's fulfillment of his promise to return to the Philippines after it was occupied by the Japanese during World War II in the Philippines.

'I shall return'... McArthur Park

More people coming over to have a picture of General McArthur and his soldiers statue. Don't miss to have one. The park is very awesome because the landscape is super good. There, you can read the history of our beloved country during the war. I invited you all to come and visit and have some photos with General McArthur and his company. You can feel the past history of our country.#awesomepic #tripblazers #nationalpark

MacArthur Park😊😍

The historic return of General Douglas MacArthur to Philippine shores on October 20, 1944.

Christmas time

Feeling the spirit of Christmas in the countryside. Brings back my childhood excitement when I watched the christmas lighting ceremony while playing my my favorite christmas songs. It really is a wonderful experience to back again in our province. Poeple are dancing and prancing in the sparkles of christmas lights and music. Sharing and laughing around the corners of the streets.

#themepark @palo leyte mac arthur is the one region’s tourist attractions