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Philippines

Tacloban / Where sun and fun unite

MeowScore 😸82/100
What is MeowScore?
🐈 Cats in the city 😸
☀️ Sun-soaked days 😻
🚗 Traffic density 😸
🔈 Noisiness 😸
📸 Views and Sightseeing 😼
🌳 Parks and greenery 😸
👮‍♂️ Safety 😸

Best month

January

Sto. Niño Festival and colorful parades. 🎉🎊🐱

🎭
january

Visit Tacloban during the Sto. Niño Festival where locals celebrate with colorful parades and dances. 🎉🎊🐱

🌴
february

Enjoy the perfect weather for exploring the city's beaches and historical landmarks. 🌤️🏖️🐱

🍃
march

Witness the Kankabato Festival where locals perform traditional dances honoring their ancestors. 💃🕺🎶🐱

🎭
april

Experience the Pintados-Kasadyaan Festival with its vibrant street dances and cultural shows. 💃🎉🐱

🏝️
may

Embrace the summer heat by visiting scenic spots and enjoying local delicacies. 🌞🍹🐱

🎭
june

Participate in the Araw ng Palo celebration with its colorful parades and cultural performances. 🎈🎉🐱

🇺🇸
july

Experience the Leyte Gulf Landing Anniversary where they honor World War II veterans through various activities. 🎖️🎊🐱

🎭
august

Join the Pasaka Festival that showcases the region's rich cultural heritage through music and dance. 🎶💃🐱

🌿
september

Enjoy the cooler weather and explore the city's natural attractions. 🌧️🌳🐱

🎭
october

Celebrate the city's founding anniversary with street parties and cultural events. 🎉🎊🐱

🏋️
november

Witness the Eastern Visayas Regional Athletic Association meet, a sports festival that showcases the region's talents. 🏅🥇🐱

🎁
december

Experience the Christmas spirit with the colorful lantern parades and festive displays in the city. 🎄🎅🐱

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Reasonable prices

Bigmac $?

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The economical/shopping situation in Tacloban is fairly affordable for visiting cats, with a decent range of options for both budget and luxury shopping.

Check out the local markets for some great deals, and don't be afraid to negotiate prices!

Usual visit duration

2-3 days

To explore historic landmarks

Usual visit duration

2-3 days

To explore historic landmarks

Mostly visited as a stopover to reach nearby islands.

Tipping

0-10%

Tipping not expected but appreciated

Tipping

0-10%

Tipping not expected but appreciated

Cash is preferred, splitting bill is common, tipping not expected.

internet situation

bad Speed

Slow connection speeds

meh Availability

Available in most areas

great Cellular

Good coverage in most areas

Electric socket type A

Common in North and Central America, and Japan. Mind voltage difference, especially for Japan (100V).

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biking hostile

Poor infrastructure

walkable -ish

Moderate infrastructure

LGBTQ hostile

Conservative region

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Things to do

The mainstream

🏰
Sto. Niño Shrine and Heritage Museum
🏀
Tacloban Astrodome
🗿
Madonna of Japan
🏛️
MacArthur Landing Memorial National Park
🌉
San Juanico Bridge

The mainstream

🏰
Sto. Niño Shrine and Heritage Museum

If you're looking for a historical and cultural experience, visit this museum to learn about the life and collections of former First Lady Imelda Marcos.

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🏀
Tacloban Astrodome

Located within the downtown area and is one of the Tacloban's prominent sports venues. Visit if you love basketball!

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🗿
Madonna of Japan

A statue situated in the city that was donated by Japan to commemorate the victims of the Leyte tsunami. Cat-photographers will love the spot with its scenic view of the water.

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🏛️
MacArthur Landing Memorial National Park

The park served as one of the famous historical spots in Tacloban wherein cats can learn about the battle between Japanese and American soldiers. Visit the famous statue of General Douglas MacArthur.

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🌉
San Juanico Bridge

A long bridge that connects the island of Leyte and Samar. Cat-walk along the bridge and enjoy the sunset with a great view of the water.

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Off the beaten path

🏞️
Tulaan Falls
💦
Sto. Niño Cold Spring
🍴
The World's Largest Claypot
🐦
Mangrove Forests in Bislig
🎵
Sangyaw Indigenous Balay

Off the beaten path

🏞️
Tulaan Falls

A tranquil cascading falls hidden among the mountains of San Miguel, perfect for a refreshing dip. 🌊

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💦
Sto. Niño Cold Spring

A therapeutic cold spring surrounded by nature and boulders. Perfect spot for swimming. 🏊‍♀️

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🍴
The World's Largest Claypot

A giant pot which can serve 5000 people at a time. Used during festive occasions. 🍲

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🐦
Mangrove Forests in Bislig

A serene sanctuary for birds, crabs, fish, and the community living along the coasts of Bislig. 🌳

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🎵
Sangyaw Indigenous Balay

Ancient native house of Warays showcasing pre-colonial way of life with the use of traditional instruments and crafts. 🏠

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biking hostile

Poor infrastructure

walkable -ish

Moderate infrastructure

LGBTQ hostile

Conservative region

Mindful meoweler tips

Survivor Trees

Tacloban has become a symbol of hope and resilience, evident in its surviving trees from when Typhoon Yolanda struck in 2013. Visit Anibong district to see mangroves and coconut trees that weathered the storm.

Sangyaw Festival

Get to know Tacloban’s culture and history by attending the Sangyaw Festival, held every June 29th. Spectacular street dancing, fireworks, and live performances are highlights of this colorful event.

Adobo Revolution

Tacloban is considered the birthplace of Adobo, a popular Filipino dish. Try it at Ocho Seafood Grill and Restaurant, run by a fourth-generation owner. The recipe has been passed down from her great-grandmother.

Useful external sites

www.tacloban.gov.ph

Tacloban.gov.ph↗

Official website of Tacloban City Government providing information about the city's culture, history, attractions, and events.

exploreabc.com/philippines/tacloban

Exploreabc.com↗

Website offering information about the top attractions, destinations, and things to do in Tacloban.

www.booking.com/city/ph/tacloban.html

Booking.com↗

Online travel agency providing a wide range of accommodation options in Tacloban, from budget hostels to luxury hotels.

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