Maasin, Leyte

[v-heng]

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@opelmont - i'm glad u mention limasawa island...it's a beautiful island actually...

[jamilao]

guys sa duol na ma stayhan didto sa canigao island?

[bleb]

Glad you like Maasin city. Actually, there are a lot of things to discover this humble city in So. Leyte. Mama Mary's Shrine, Monte Cueva Chapel, Cagnituan Underground River, Hanginan Church, Maasin Cathedral, among others. There are also resorts in nearby towns, not to mention known destination like Canigao Island, Tangkaan Beach, Limasawa Island, floating cottages in Bontoc...etc. Sayang lang coz wa kaayo ma promote ang Maasin.

hala wla nko nka dscover ana imung gpangmention dah..sayang.unta ka balik pa q ddto aron maadtuan na..

[rajulnovs]

a must go place... wa pa hinoun ko kaadto but reading these posts makes me want to go and visit the place.

[v-heng]

bro, if makaadto ka sa Maasin City, dretso na lng sa Limasawa Island...pista didto Oct. 12...nice nga island, basta wala lang bawd kay makapanaji jud ko...nindot adto basta linaw mga bro

[opelmont]

limasawa island is indeed beautiful. nindot unta pero dili consistent ang sea travel padulong didto...tinuoray makahahadlok ang balod usahay. also, wala kaayo ipromote ang limasawa as a tourist destination, neither it has adequate facilities to cater for foreign travellers. i hope the LGU officials take notice of this

[opelmont]

Here's my short description of some interesting places in Maasin...with the hope nga makatabang ni para daghan mangadto didto:
a. Mama Mary Shrine-a large statue of Our Lady of Assumption situated on top of the hill in brgy. mantahan overlooking the whole poblacion, giving you a spectacular view of the port area and the sea.
b. Monte Cueva Chapel-a chapel inside a cave situated on top of the hill in brgy. tuburan where a holy mass is being held daily.
c. Cagnituan Underground River-this one is a must, think of smaller version of Puerto Princesa Underground River with a twist. There a waterfall on the first level, but upon reaching the second level, you will be greeted with a massive cave opening with breast level water coming out...then...basta adto na lang para suspense! To go there, take the road in brgy. ma. clara (where a fresh water spring-pool is a local fave).
d. Dagkotanan sa Hanginan-San Francisco de Javier Chapel-this is one pilgrimage site where on fridays, people from Maasin and nearby towns visit and pray for safe travel, for good health, for passing in board exams, and for blessings. Grabe gyud kakapoy ang pagbaktas, pero rewarding man pud ig-abot didto. The mountain view is breathtaking. Besides, don't forget to bring home some blessed oil og pagpabendisyon sa santo. Tangtang gyud kakapoy. Sikat pud ang bingka sa mga taga hanginan.
e. Maasin Cathedral-a century old structure where the image of Our Lady of Assumption (believed to be miraculous) is holding place.

[v-heng]

sakto jud ka bro...nindot unta wala lang matagad ang isla sa limasawa, sayang kaau...cge lang promise ang government nga himoon nga "tourist spot", in fact guest speaker si PGMA before mao jud na iya gisulti... unsaon pag -adto sa mga langyaw if walay improvement....

[chingPAX]

guys sa duol na ma stayhan didto sa canigao island?

gamay man kau na nah island ang canigao but you can stay there for the night ra sad..tent or ila mga cottage..nana man sad mga cottage didto

[joop]

try mo adto agas agas bridge sa may sogod so.leyte overlooking ni siya makita nimo halos tibuok isla este ang sogod bay view....