BEST PLACES IN NORTHERN SAMAR

The natural beauty of Northern Samar has a lot of tourism potentials that are still undiscovered and unknown to many tourists.

Taking a tour of the islands is a great way to get a feel for the local history and culture. There are plenty of scenic spots to discover, such as the enchanting rock formation, incredible waterfalls and hot spring, sandy beaches and coral reefs, famous old churches, clear rivers, caves, virgin forests and many other secret places. The three secret places are the islands of Biri, Capul and Dalupiri, all off the coast of Northern Samar. Remote and desolate, and definitely off the normal tourist track, Northern Samar is a province which evokes powerful images and untouched beauty. Read More: http://www.lets-go-philippines.com/exploring-northern-samar-and-some-of-its-beautiful-places/

Lagbangan EcoPark & Beach Resort

Photo from: http://philippinetravelnotes.blogspot.com/2014/06/lagbangan-ecopark-beach-resort.html

I have read about this place at billboards on both the Victoria wharf and San Antonio docking area. So I was happy to hear when the friend/guide told our drivers to turn left and head north as we entered the San Antonio town center. He hollered at the other habal-habal driver that we were going to Lagbangan. Whoa!

Not far from town center. Actually just 5 minutes of habal-habal ride along a dirt road that can accommodate four-wheeled vehicles, but better negotiated with motorbikes! Read More: http://philippinetravelnotes.blogspot.com/2014/06/lagbangan-ecopark-beach-resort.html

Capul Church

Photo from: http://dalediga.blogspot.com/2012/03/visiting-16th-century-church-and-capul.html

Because it was an important port of call for the Spaniards, the inhabitants were naturally converted to Catholicism. In 1596, the Jesuits were the first to establish a mission in the island under the patronage of Saint Ignatius of Loyola. The first church was built using wood and thatch and was later fortified to repulse Moro invasions. Under Father Joaquín Martínez, the Franciscans took over in 1768. Thirteen years later, Father Mariano Valero repaired the church and built the belfry. On November 8, 1864, the Bishop of Cebu decreed that Capul as a parish. The Church of Capul was a prime example of church fortification during the Spanish Colonial Era. Read More: http://harrybalais.com/2015/07/capul-island-and-the-galleon-trade/

Veriato Falls

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Veriato Falls is located in Catarman, Northern Samar; 2 kms from Catarman and accessible by road.

Location: Victoria, Northern Samar; 239 kms. from Tacloban City, located 60 meters from a lovely beach. It has beautiful natural pools. Read More: http://greedypeg.org/northern-samar/Veriato-Falls.html

Northern Samar Tourism Office
info@northernsamartourism.ph
+63 55 2518292
+63 55 5009124

SAMAR ISLAND GUIDE (we have no connection with him)

Explorer JONI A. BONIFACIO

TeL: 055-2512301
Cell:09192943865 / 09053233572
www.bonifaciojoni.blogspot.com