(Philippines) - Things to do in Leyte

The province of Leyte is one of the most understated places to visit although this power island is an important historical landmark and you will be able to find many sites where you can trace the Filipino history in general. You can do plenty in this island, but we have collected the best activities for people visiting right here in the list of the top 5 things to do in Leyte Philippines.

Things to do in Leyte - Philippines

Remembering the Taste of Freedom

A very important milestone in the Philippines history was the liberation of the Japanese oppressors by the American forces and Leyte was the first province in the Philippines where the American forces landed. The absolute must see for every visitor is the General Douglas MacArthur Landing Memorial. The memorial is a statue that is situated in a lagoon depicting the first American troops who liberated the province. You can marvel at the memorial or spend a day at the nearby white sand beach and ponder about the real meaning of freedom so visit spot on the top 5 things to do in Leyte Philippines.

One Big Nature Blast

The Mahagnao National Park is the one of the best place to visit where you can do so many things that place this park into the top 5 things to do in Leyte Philippines. This place was a national park since 1937 and you can enjoy hot springs, lakes, flora and fauna and a lagoon to cool off from the tropical heat. The national park also features craters and rocks in all colors. If you are into flowers, then you will be happy to find a large selection of orchids in this national park. It is a perfect place to take your whole family because you can find a large diversity of things to do.

Importance of Ecology

Mount Pangasugan Ecopark is in the top 5 things to do in Leyte Philippines. Visiting this place will open your eyes on the importance of maintaining our ecological systems. Experience the flying lemurs and the endangered tarsier species while wandering through the ecological park.

Deep Blue Sea Explorations

Leyte has wonderful marine sanctuaries and ship wrecks from the Second World War which puts diving into one of the top 5 things to do in Leyte Philippines. Pananon Island is one of the most hailed dive sites in the region because it is home to the Napantaw Fish Sanctuary where you will find dozens of different tropical fish species and water mammals as well.

Soaking Up History

The Santo Niño Shrine and Heritage Museum is the last stop in the top 5 things to do in Leyte Philippines and offers you the opportunity to soak up the last bits of Philippine history. The museum is home to several paintings such as paintings by Fernando Amorsolo who is a national artist, images of the Holy Child, a bas-relief of the legendary first woman and the legendary first man of the Filipino culture and both are called Strong and Beautiful in the Filipino vernacular. Book a tour around and get to know this region a little better before heading back home.

(Philippines Board)