Showing posts with label Biliran. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Biliran. Show all posts

Backpacking Region 8 (Eastern Visayas) – Complete Travel Guide to Leyte, Samar, Biliran, and More

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Overview of Region 8 (Eastern Visayas)

Region 8 or Eastern Visayas is composed of six provinces: Leyte, Southern Leyte, Samar, Northern Samar, Eastern Samar, and Biliran. Known for historical landmarks, majestic waterfalls, off-the-beaten-path beaches, and deeply rooted Filipino culture, it's a perfect destination for backpackers who love slow travel and raw adventure.

Featuring Biliran (5 Best Tourist Spots)

Biliran Tourist Spots
Biliran has a lot of stunning tourist spots and destinations to offer. Ulan-Ulan Falls and Tinago Falls are famous and majestic waterfalls hiding in the Province's mountains. Naval, its capital, is now highly urbanized, making it easy for travelers to discover and experience what they have. Since it has many mountainous areas, nature's magnificence is still waiting to be discovered. Not only that, they also have stunning beaches, great products, and friendly people.

Tinago Falls, Biliran - Things You Need To Know

Tinago Falls, Biliran
Biliran has a wide forested area where breathtaking waterfalls are hidden, one of which is Tinago Falls. Its name is derived from the Filipino word “tinago” which literally translates to “hidden” in English. Well, it is not hidden anymore because its beauty has already captured the eyes and attention of countless tourists and visitors online. This waterfall is one of the must-visit waterfalls in Kaibiran because there's an unlimited flow of crystal clear and cool water, and the pressure of the water falling is perfect for a whole-body massage. The ambiance is cool and relaxing. it is surrounded by enormous rocks and boulders with trees on the side. Other waterfalls in Biliran that can be visited are the Recoletos Falls and Condol Falls.

Ulan-Ulan Falls - Things You Need To Know

Ulan-Ulan Falls
It's very seldom to hear about the province of Biliran; without googling it, you will definitely not see the beauty hiding in this island province. Situated in the Municipality of Almeria, Ulan-Ulan Falls is one of the majestic waterfalls hidden in the wide forested areas of the province. Its name was derived from the Filipino word “ulan” or “rain” because of the mist created by the pressure of the water falling. There are cool and crystal clear waters, while the area is surrounded by luscious greens, which preserve the relaxing ambience.