Top 5 Activities in Tacloban - Philippines

Aside from being a progressive city, Tacloban is also where you can take part in various activities that will delight and educate you as well. This guide to the things you must do when in the city should help you decide where to go and what to do.

Visit the Sacred Heart of Jesus

The Calvary Hill is the location of the Stations of the Cross, and it is at the very top that the statue of Christ called the Scared of Jesus can be found.

The steps leading up to the Sacred Heart of Jesus comes with several railings to help you get to the top, and to the right of the sanctuary is a shortcut that you can take. However you get to the top, the view is breathtaking, with the San Juanico Strait clearly visible.

Take Pictures of Historical Mansions

As the capital of Leyte, Tacloban is a repository for historical landmarks, including houses that played vital parts in the history of the land.

There are several you can visit, but one of the most popular is the Redona Residence, where President Sergio Osmena stayed in 1944. Another renowned site is the Price Mansion, constructed by Walter Price in 1910 and served as the home of General Douglas MacArthur in 1944.

Journey to the Capitol Building

An examination of the historical landmarks in Tacloban will not be complete without dropping by the Leyte Provincial Capitol.

Aside from the impressive architecture, the Capitol functioned as the seat of the administration during World War II, and it is also within its hallowed halls where the plans for the liberation of the country where devised by the Allied Forces.

Sto. Nino Church

From the airport you will see an orange belfry, which belongs to the Sto. Church, which is found near Zamora Street.

The Sto. Nino Church was built to house the figure of the Child Christ, the patron saint of Tacloban. There are several religious images in the church, and masses are conducted everyday both in English and Waray, the local dialect. On Sundays, the English mass is usually held before lunch at 11 in the morning.

Shop at the Peoples Center

The Peoples Center in Real Street is where travelers go both for a bit of history and also buying some inexpensive goods.

The main attraction at the center are the dioramas (over 80), that depict the culture and life of local tribes. In addition there are also several papers, relics and artifacts pertaining to Leyte and Samar. As stated there are also bazaars where you can buy souvenirs.