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It’s now time to say goodbye to Leyte Island and continue your journey to Samar. From any of the van terminals in downtown Tacloban (Duptours, Van-van’s, etc.), ride a van bound for Guiuan. The van to Guiuan will pass by the town of Lawaan in Eastern Samar (travel time is around 1.5 hours, fare at around ₱150). Prior to your visit to Ban-awan Falls, you should be able to contact Sir Bobby Baldo, Lawaan’s tourism officer at +63 946 414 0501. He can arrange a guide for you from the local community.
The jump-off point going to Ban-awan Falls is just a quick 10-minute habal-habal ride from Lawaan town proper. The hike normally takes 1 to 1.5 hours, however after the onslaught of typhoon Yolanda, it is said that the hike now takes up to 4 hours. Despite this, Ban-awan Falls is still one of the most beautiful if not the most beautiful waterfalls in Eastern Visayas, thus including it in your itinerary is highly recommended.
TRAVEL TIPS
- The best time to visit the falls is early morning. Begin your hike around 6:00am. Bring snacks and lots of water.
- The best time to take photos is between 8:00am to 11:00am when the sun is on the east.
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The Christmas festivities at the Capitol has begun with the switching on of the Christmas Tree at the Capitol grounds as the highlight of ceremony.
IN PHOTOS: The Christmas festivities at the Capitol has begun with the switching on of the Christmas Tree at the Capitol grounds as the highlight of ceremony. Gov. Ben Evardone and Vice Govenor Maricar Sison-Goteesan led the switching on of the Christmas Tree. They...
The Department of Agriculture Regional Office No. VIII and the Province of Eastern Samar, on Friday, December 2, broke ground for the the Improvement/Concreting of Brgy. Burak-Mabuhay-Bantayan-Kalaw Farm To Market Road in Oras, E. Samar.
IN PHOTOS: The Department of Agriculture Regional Office No. VIII and the Province of Eastern Samar, on Friday, December 2, broke ground for the the Improvement/Concreting of Brgy. Burak-Mabuhay-Bantayan-Kalaw Farm To Market Road in Oras, E. Samar. DA-8 and the...
Provincial Government’s Financial Assistance in Barangay Cambilla, Quinapondan Eastern Samar
Dumpao Beach Resort
Credit: manilabelle Guiuan is promoted to be the next Boracay of the Philippines because of its fine sand (beaches ) and the surfing activities especially in Cali-coan. There are upper scale resorts in Calico-an and the yoga area that they are saying located at the...
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Photo Credit: https://www.facebook.com/myril.hingpes Location: Maydolong, Eastern Samar. Description: Magnificent natural rock formation made more beautiful by the Maydolong landscape aficionados. ...
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Lovely Ogis Island
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Immaculate Conception Parish Church
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