Samar Island Natural Park - 4 Things to Know Before Visiting

Forests

National Parks

About Samar Island Natural Park

The park includes some of the island’s well-known protected natural landmarks and landscapes like the Sohoton Natural Bridge National Park, Calbiga Caves Protected Landscape, Taft Forest Wildlife Sanctuary, Jicontol Watershed Forest Reserve and Bulosao Watershed Forest Reserve. It is now one of the renowned places of natural beauty in this area. A lot of tourists visit this place every year.

Interior of a hotel

Hotels near Samar Island Natural Park

Checkout accommodations closest to Samar Island Natural Park

Activities Around

Attractions Near Samar Island Natural Park

Sohoton Caves & Natural Bridge Park

Sohoton Caves & Natural Bridge Park

75.9km from Samar Island Natural Park

Sohoton Natural Bridge Natural Park is divided by the Sohoton river which is surrounded by thick, lush jungle covering majestic limestone cliffs. The Natural Park is situated on the island of Samar in the Eastern Visayas and can be accessed easily from Tacloban city. The entire area is 455,700 hectares, home of the various wildlife, rivers, and cave connections.

San Juanico Bridge

San Juanico Bridge

85.74km from Samar Island Natural Park

The San Juanico Bridge is a 2.16-kilometer long bridge that connects the islands of Leyte and Samar in the Philippines. The bridge spans the narrowest point of the San Juanico Strait, which separates Leyte from Samar. The San Juanico Bridge is one of the most iconic structures in the Philippines and is a symbol of national unity.

Santo Niño Parish Church

Santo Niño Parish Church

91.28km from Samar Island Natural Park

A beautiful church that was located in the heart of Tacloban city. The Church of Santo Niño de Tacloban became the bastion of Catholicism in this city of 220,000, The Sto. Niño safeguards the evangelical faith of approximately 70% of Taclobanons who are Catholics. The Taclobanons continues to enjoy the miracles and graced lavished by their beloved King. it is now one of the main pilgrimage centers in this area.

MacArthur Landing Memorial Park

MacArthur Landing Memorial Park

98.59km from Samar Island Natural Park

Located at Red Beach, Palo, the Leyte Landing Memorial is a park reminding us of an important event in history — the return of Gen. Douglas MacArthur. This was the fulfillment of his promise to the Filipino people to come back an help free the Philippines from the Japanese. At the heart of the park, by the beach, is a manmade pool with bigger than life bronze statues of Gen. MacArthur, President Sergio Osmena, Jr. and more.

Metropolitan Cathedral of Our Lord's Transfiguration

Metropolitan Cathedral of Our Lord's Transfiguration

100.5km from Samar Island Natural Park

The Metropolitan Cathedral of Our Lord’s Transfiguration. Also known as Palo Cathedral, a gigantic and elegant church built in the year 1956 by the Jesuits which became their residence for some time. In the year 1768. In 1850, the church was repaired with the supervision of Fr. Agustin de Consuegra, who oversaw the construction of the two towers of the church. The church was declared a cathedral on March 25, 1938, with Msgr. Manuel Mascariñas as its’ first bishop. Now it is one of the main pilgr

Biri Island

Biri Island

114.69km from Samar Island Natural Park

Biri Island is the most interesting town in Northern Samar. It is known for its splendid rock formations carved thru time due to ferocious waves of the San Bernardino Strait that lap up the eastern portion of its shore. The picturesque Biri Rock Formation is composed of seven gigantic limestone rocks, showcasing itself as an awe-inspiring natural wonder with unique carved forms. It was now one of the great attractions in this area.

Discover More Attractions in Eastern Samar, Home of Samar Island Natural Park

Eastern Samar

Eastern Samar

4 attractions

Eastern Samar is a province in the Philippines occupying the eastern section of Samar island. Its capital is the city of Borongan.

Location of Samar Island Natural Park

Comments

For more information about Samar Island Natural Park, visit: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samar_Island_Natural_Park