Progressive and responsible TOURISM IN PALOMPON...
Considered a second class municipality of Northern Leyte, Philippines, Palompon is innately prepared to capture the hearts of both domestic and international market, whose interest are into island hopping, beach and other ecotourism activities.
International markets are, particularly, young professionals, adventurers, backpackers and nature lovers from Europe region who have been longing to have a tropical experience in an enclaved paradise like Palompon.
These markets are being identified with the end view of sustainability, given their travel preferences. Palompon (and its tourist spots) is anature-gifted destination that it does not encourage big group travels (we know the impacts, right?). Capacity is a priority in maintaining especially the island. Tourists are even required to bring their own garbage bags when visiting the site.
Come on in, navigate this page and discover what Palompon has to offer...
The municipality
Palompon is 124 Kilometer (road distance) from Tacloban City, the provincial capital of Leyte, 66 Kilometers from Ormoc City, the commercial growth center of the western coast of Leyte province and 72 nautical miles from Cebu City.
Kalanggaman ISLAND
Kalanggaman island used to be a bird sanctuary before it became a tourist spot. Langgam is "bird" in Bisayá (Cebuano); kalanggaman means "where the birds are." The island is an hour away by motorized outrigger boat (banca) from Palompon.
masaba falls
Visitors with enough time in mainland Palompon can try Masaba Falls river trekking – one of the popular local tourist destinations of Palompon, Leyte. There are around seven (7) “cascading” falls from the source. No technical experience is needed to get there. Trekking can be done within a day or can include an overnight.
