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Fresh fruits vendors of Kobe Point, Brgy. Laygayon, Pinabacdao, Samar
Snorkeling and diving at Brgys. Tinabanan, Osmena & Caluwayan, Marabut, Samar
Monkey watching at Brgy. Caluwayan, Marabut, Samar
Rock Climbing at Brgys. Caluwayan, Osmena & Tinabanan, Marabut, Samar
Calbiga Cave - The 2,968 hectare cave system has the Philippines' biggest karst formations, which is also believed to be the largest in Asia. It is composed of twelve caves with a wide underground space, unique rock fomations and subterranean watercourse. The surface area of Calbiga Cave has a mid-mountain forest which is the habitat of some threatened wild species like bats, cave crickets, eyeless shell fishes. Located in Calbiga, 52 km. from Tacloban City, the cave is six kilometers from the town and is accessible by land transport then by foot.
Samar Archeological Museum - Opened on April 11, 1970, it is the first and only museum in Samar Island. The Samar Archeological Museum and Research Center houses a collection of archelogical artifacts, which include burial and covers, log coffin, jarlets, cups, howls, saucers and dishes dating back to the 14th Century, heirlooms, old household items, religious items such as saints, altar, chalices, and monstrance located in Christ the King College in Calbayog City.
Basey Church - The Basey 17th Century Church, also known as the St. Micheal the Archangel Church is an old Catholic Church built during the Spanish Era. It features a watchtower and old images of saints on the ceiling. The church is located in Basey, commonly accessible within a 45-minute drive from Tacloban City.
Lush Rainforest - Western Samar is blessed with a lush rainforest harboring tropical flora and fauna,a crossed by navigable rivers, pocked by mysterious caverns and refreshing waterfalls.
Fresh fruits Peddlers of Kobe Point at Brgy. Laygayon, Pinabacdao, Samar
Hopia de Pili, Delicias de Pili and Curioso of Charitos Delights, Catbalogan, and Calbiga, Samar apart from the marasa (delicious) homemade Binagul of Miguel Cabornay also of Calbiga, Samar.
River Cruising with motorized outrigger at the Municipalities of Basey and Pagsanghan, Samar
Mussel Farming at Jiabong, Samar
Weather and time formed these famous rock islets in the Municipality of Marabut, Samar. More than a dozen of these rocks are frequented by divers and snorkelers alike. Open rock climbers have also ventured to the top of these rock formations feeling the world underneath their feet.
Natural:
San Roque Caves - Brgy. San Roque, Marabut,
Canlubo Cave & Waterfalls - Brgy. Canlubo, Pinabacdao,
Langun -
Guinogo-an Cave - Brgy. Lungsod,
Tinago-an Cave - Brgy. Lungsod,
Mapaso Hot Spring - Brgy. Mawacat,
Kanyawa Falls - Brgy. Pinamitinan, Marabut,
Balantak Falls - Brgy. Rawis, Basey,
Bangon-Bugtong Fallls - Brgy. San Juaquin,
Tabokno Falls - Brgy. Caybago,
Pan-as Falls - Brgy. Pilar,
Binaliw Falls - Brgy. Maguino-o,
Lologayan Falls - Brgy. San Juaquin, Calbayog,
Literon Rapids - Literon, Calbiga,
Kobe Point - Brgy. Madalunot, Pinabacdao,
Lulugayan Falls - The most majestic of the hundred waterfalls that cascade down the 14 kilometers rapids to the Calbiga River of Calbiga, Samar, Philippines.
Man-made:
Kinabut-an
Imelda Park - Catbalogan,
Bagacay Manmade
Buri, Payao & Cal-apag Beaches - Catbalogan,
San Miguel de Archangel Church of Basey, Samar Circa 1768 and completed by Padre Domingo De Madrid on 1845.
Religious:
Sts. Peter & Paul Cathedral -
Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Shrine - Catbalogan,
Ruins of St. Francis Church - Tarangnan,
St. Michael the
Street dancing during fiesta celebration of Catbalogan, Samar.
Festivals:
Kinarawgan Festival - Every January 15 at Marabut,
Mayaw-mayaw Ethnic Festival - Every May 10 at Pinabacdao,
Pahoy-pahoy Festival - Every May 25 at Calbiga,
Bagulan Festival - Every June 19 at Paranas,
Kaadlawan han Samar - Every August 11 at Catbalogan,
Kawayan Banigan Festival - Every September 28 at Basey,
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