One of the many tourist destinations in Visayas includes the beautiful and welcoming province of Leyte. The province is home to the stunning Kalanggaman Island and its white powdery sand beach, the longest bridge in the country, and a historical World War II site. Aside from these, Leyte is also a top destination for diving, waterfalls, and more stunning beaches.
See and Do
Leyte is versatile when it comes to tourist destinations. From historical landmarks to tropical islands for the perfect getaway, Leyte is a must-visit when in the Philippines. A tour in Leyte must include a trip to the Leyte Landing Memorial Park, the site where General Douglas MacArthur landed and fulfilled his iconic quote “I shall return”. Leyte is home to the stunning Kalanggaman Island that boasts of white powdery sand and crystal-clear waters. It is also in Leyte where the longest bridge in the country is found, the San Juanico Bridge, which connects Leyte to another province, Samar. Leyte offers beautiful natural wonders like the guitar-shaped lake in Lake Danao National Park where you can swim, kayak, or go fishing.
Leyte is an island in the Visayas group of islands in the Philippines. It is eighth-largest and sixth-most populous island in the Philippines, with a total population of 2,626,970 as of 2020 census. Since the accessibility of land has been depleted, Leyte has provided countless number of migrants to Mindanao.
SAN JUANICO CRUISE
Explore the San Juanico Strait, the world’s narrowest navigable strait via cruise boats and take fast shore landings at various islets and view the breathtaking San Juanico Bridge from below. The bridge is now undergoing completion of its aesthetic lights and sound.
Local Specialties
ROSCAS
In Philippine cuisine, roscas or biscocho de roscas refers to a pastry cookie product from the province of Leyte, mainly from the towns of Barugo and Carigara, made from lard, anise, flour, sugar, butter and eggs. Roscas are initially shaped as crescents or penannular rings.
