An underrated nature destination in the Philippines, Tacloban boasts scenic and refreshing attractions. Discover these three interesting places every traveler should visit when in the area.

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Upon registration, the traveler who are partially vaccinated or unvaccinated shall submit the result of their RT-PCR Test that should be administered within three (3) days or seventy-two (72) hours or Antigen Test that should be administered within 24 hours from the travel schedule, along with the following documentary requirements:

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To get from Manila to Tacloban, you can book a flight from airlines like AirAsia, Philippine Airlines, and Cebu Pacific.

The flight takes about 1-hour, 30 minutes from Manila and 1 hour from Cebu.

Direct flight tickets from Manila can range from PHP1950 to PHP3060. However, if you're unable to get direct flights from Manila to Tacloban, be prepared to pay up to PHP8700 and a travel time as long as 26 hours.

Those flying in from Cebu may take a direct flight with Cebgo. Fares for Cebu-Tacloban direct flights range from PHP3000 – PHP3900.

Located right in front of Magsaysay Boulevard and Cancabato Bay, the statue is known as the ‘Madonna of Japan’ stands majestically as a testament of a friendship and peace between the Filipinos and Japanese.

A gift from Japan 33 years after World War II ended, the statue of a female version of the Indian Buddha is now a major attraction in Tacloban.

The monument was built in honour of all the soldiers that lost their lives in war. It is also referred to as the Icon of the Goddess of Peace.

The statue stands on a rock amidst a landscaped garden, tall trees and flowering plants can be seen within the park, along with concrete benches where one can sit, pray and reflect.

Visitors to the park can take a moment to ponder the intricate history of Tacloban or simply relax in the serenity of the park. Additionally, from Madonna’s seat, you can get some magnificent views of the water.

Right across the river from Tacloban, around an hour’s journey away, is a national park that rivals all others in this beautiful country.

The Natural Park is situated on the island of Samar in the Eastern Visayas and can be accessed easily from Tacloban city.

The main attraction of Sohoton Caves & Natural Bridge Natural Park is the caves. These cathedral-style underground caves are absolutely massive!

The cave has a high cathedral-like dome with an entrance of a parabolic arch.

Within the caves are strange rock formations that look like alien pods, creepy spikes sticking down from the ceiling, and of course, bats hanging out in dark crevasses.

Besides picture-taking of the caves and mysterious rock formations, activities here include river cruising and kayaking.

This war memorial marks the historical landing of General Douglas MacArthur in the Leyte Gulf, which signalled in the campaign to liberate the Philippines from the Japanese.

If you are a history buff, mark this on your to-do list.

The primary feature of the park is the iconic bronze statues that are double the size of a normal person.

There are seven bronze statues representing the leaders who made the historic walk onto the beach that day.

The statues are of:

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