CALBAYOG CITY
The City
is blessed with several natural attractions which when fully developed and
supported with all the amenities will make the visitors short stay in the city
more pleasurable. Calbayog City is also known as the City of Waterfalls. It has
big and mini waterfalls, caves, spoon-like rockslide, hot spring, hanging
bridges, beautiful beaches and parks. Among its family of waterfalls, Bangon
–Bugtong Falls is one of the most majestic and spectacular spots worth visiting
for. As one ascends the stream, he will be amazed to see a circular pond of
about 30 meters in diameter, wide enough for swimming and deep enough for
diving. Its cascading water seems to come from streams flowing endlessly.
NATURAL ATTRACTIONS:
BUGTONG FALLS
It is one of
the most beautiful and spectacular scenic spots that is worth visiting located
in Brgy. San Joaquin of Calbayog City, an hour-and-15-minute ride to Barangay
Tinaplacan plus 45-minute walk to the vicinity of the falls. Among the family
of waterfalls of Calbayog City, Bangon, Bugtong Falls is one of the most
majestic and spectacular spots that is worth visiting. As one ascends the
stream, he will be amazed to see a circular pond about 30 meters in diameter,
wide enough for swimming and deep enough for diving. The cascading water seems
to come from streams flowing endlessly, resulting from the pressure of its
disgorge, which becomes even bigger in volume and noticeable as the time of the
day passes. Bugtong Falls is not only a tourist spot but also a potential
source of power for Calbayog City and its neighboring localities.
GUINOGO-AN CAVE
Situated at
the fringes of Barangay Longsob, Oquendo District, Calbayog City. Accessible in
a 30-minute ride to Cabugawan plus 50-minute hike to Lungsod Cave. Its large
entrance leads to a natural tunnel with an uneven ceiling, some portions
touching one’s head giving him an eerie trip through the dark, cool interior.
MALAJOG BEACH
The beach
gives a south sea island touch. It is one of the most visited and most
beautiful beaches in Samar island. Malajog Beach located at Brgy. Malajog is
also known as Look Beach. A 40-minute drive from Calbayog City. 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. Made famous by the visits of VIPs, movie stars, and diplomats.
MAPASO HOT SPRING
Located in
Barangay Rizal II, Oquendo District, Calbayog City. A 30-minute ride to Oquendo
from Calbayog plus 15-minute hike to the spring. “Mapaso” literally means hot,
it is a hot spring with the consistency of a boiling water. Fresh crustaceans
(pokot) abound. They are naturally pinkish resembling scalded shrimps due to
the high temperature.
MAWACAT SLIDE
Accessible in
a 35-minute ride from Oquendo District, Calbayog City proper to Barangay
Mawacat plus 25-minute walk along the foot trail lined with tall shady trees.
It is a natural spoon-like formation which inclines more or less by about 45
degrees and stretches 50 meters long. Water flows along this giant cistern and
from the top one can slide through the mossy lane to the cool inviting pool
below.
PAN-AS FALLS
Located in
Brgy. Pilar, Oquendo District, an hour drive from Calbayog City proper plus
1-hour walk onwards from the village. More than a beauty spot, this falls is
the primary source of water for its residents. At places where the cataract is
so high, the water falling into the pool below becomes a mere mist.
BAGACAY BEACH
A 15-minute
walk or 7-minute drive from Calbayog City proper. It is located along the
Maharlika Highway. An uncrowded pearl white strip of coastline with coconut
trees offering a scenic view of islands and towns.
NAGA BEACH
A ten-minute
drive from Calbayog City proper. Cottages line along its grayish sandy shore.
Its cool fresh water, scenic view of Samar Island attracts picnickers and
beachcombers.
THE STONE-MARBLE MOUNTAIN OF MALOPALO
Tinambacan
District, stood its grandeur to house the many caves underneath. Tourists and
adventurers have found the caves well preserved for over a hundred years now.
BINALIW ISLE
Located in
Brgy. Maguino-o, Tinambacan District, Calbayog City, it is separated from the
mainland by the Silangan Channel. A potential deep diving spot, about 40 to 50
meters from the water surface 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 sea corals of multifarious varieties, rare white pebbles spread all
over the floors, 20 types of shells, and ornamental types of aquamarine species
– which can all be explored by the diver for as long as in his underwater gear.
DANAO CAVE
Located in
Danao, some 14 km. toward the western coast of Calbayog City. Made up of seven
chambers inhabited by various species of snakes and bats, as evidenced by a
good deposit of guano. The cave serves as an initiating place for those who
want to acquire a talisman.
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