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Eastern Samar is famous for...
Homonhon Island
The tiny island of Homonhon was where Ferdinand Magellan and his men first set foot on Philippine soil on March 16, 1521, on their way to conquer the country for the West. Viewing of the historic Magellan plaque/marker is available in the area, which is located southeast of Guiuan, 60 nautical miles from Tacloban City.
Sohotan Cave
The large cave characterized by a natural rock formation was where the old folks used to hide during the Pulahan days. Land travel to Sohotan Cave takes about 5 to 10 minutes via the exotic jeepney or tricycle from Borongan town proper.
Navy 3149 Base
The site had been the base of the American soldiers of WWII as well as the famed Enola Gay, the B-52 Bomber that dropped the first atomic bomb on August 7, 1945 in Hiroshima, Japan. Located in Ngolos, 23 km. from the town proper of Guiuan, Navy 3149 commands a view of the Pacific Ocean.
Kantican Island / Pearl Island
Located in the town of Guiuan, the pearl culture farm is a haven of rich marine life such as lobsters, shells, fishes, abalones, and corals. Kantican Island is endowed with clear blue waters and an immaculately white coral beach, making it the perfect site for scuba diving, fishing, and swimming.
Hamorawon Spring
Situated right at the heart of the town of Borongan, Hamorawon is a natural spring believed to be miraculous. Boronganon legend has it that whoever takes a bath in this cool spring, especially those who come from foreign lands, will surely return home with a Boronganon wife. Around the spring is a Spanish-built stone wall.
Calbiga Whitewater River
Samar is one of the least developed islands in the country, and the Calbiga River runs through kilometers of rugged hills carpeted with dense jungle. Whitewater rafting and kayaking are available through the Leyte Park Hotel in Tacloban., Leyte, which has rafts, double kayaks and single kayaks available for hire.
The 18km navigable section of the river contains 70 rapids, with more than 100 drops ranging from 2m to 5m. Most of the run is grade 2 and 3, but some areas reach grade 4 in high water.
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