Welcome to Eastern Visayas Region

ABOUT SEE & DO EAT & DRINK STAY FESTIVALS NEARBY

ABOUT

An administrative region in the Philippines, Eastern Visayas consists of three main islands, six provinces, one independent city, and one highly urbanized city.

Location

Best Time to Visit

For the best combination of agreeable temperatures of around 27° C (80° F) and as little rain as possible, the best time to visit this region is between February and March. The first months of dry season can still be rainy, while the last months are usually pretty hot and humid.

Fast Facts

Area: 23,251 km² (8,977.3 mi²)

Population: 4,295,500

Density: 191/km²

Regional Center: Tacloban

Languages: Waray-Waray; Cebuano; Abaknon; Baybayanon; Kinabalian; Filipino; English

Provinces:

REGION 8 – Eastern Visayas

PROVINCE	LAND AREA KM2	POPULATION
Biliran	536.01	179,400
Eastern Samar	4,660.47	477,200
Leyte	6,515.05	1,776,900
Northern Samar	3,692.93	639,200
Samar	6,048.0	793,200
Southern Leyte	1,798.61	429,600
Total	23,251.10	4,295,500

Cities: (7) Baybay; Borongan; Calbayog; Catbalogan; Maasin; Ormoc; Tacloban

Barangays: 4,390

Major Industries:

• Crops (Palay, Corn, Coconut, Jackfruit, Sweet Potato)
• Aqua Culture
• Energy Related
• Mining
• Minerals (Chromite)

Getting Here

The best way to get to Eastern Visayas depends on where you’re traveling from and your budget.

The fastest and most convenient method of travel a far distance in the Philippines is most often by plane, however in some cases, traveling by sea or land may be a better option and more cost-effective.

Use the following online service to determine the various transportation options available to you based on your point of departure and your destination.

Getting Around

The following are the modes of transportation available in this region. 

Suggested Budget

Use the chart below to get an idea of how much to budget daily.  Actual amounts will depend on YOUR travel style. Keep in mind these are daily averages … some days you’ll spend more, some days you’ll spend less. Prices are in USD.

SEE & DO 

• Agta Beach
• Amandaraga, Amanjuray & Ban-awan Falls
• Balangiga Encounter Monument
• Bangon and Tarangban Falls
• Banig Mat Weaving
• Biri Rock Formation
• Buscada Chapel
• Canaan Hill Farm and Honey Garden
• Dalutan Island
• Faro De Isla De Capul
• Higatangan Island
• Iyusan Rice Terraces
• Kalanggaman Island
• Kayaking/Boating at Lake Danao
• Lalaguna Bay
• Langon-gubingob Cave and Lulugyan Falls
• Leyte Industrial Development Estate
• Mac Arthur Leyte Landing Memorial
• Maiit Hotspring
• Malajog Ridge Nature Park and Zipline
• Marabut Landscape and Seascape
• Maripipi and Sambawan Island
• Palo Metropolitan Cathedral
• Pinabacdao Mangrove Safari
• Pinipisakan Island
• Sambawan Island Dive Site
• San Antonio Island
• San Juanico Bridge
• San Pedro and San Pablo Beaches
• Sogod Bay Dive Sites
• Sohoton Caves and Natural Bridge
• St. Anthony De Padua Church
• St. Peter & Paul Cathedral
• Surfing in Eastern Samar
• Tabuk Marine Park
• Tacloban Water Sports Activity
• Tagbak Marine Park
• Tinago Falls
• Ulot Extreme Torpedo Boat Ride

EAT & DRINK

• Biliran lechon manok (Biliran)
• Binagol (Leyte & Southern Leyte)
• Binagol (Samar)
• Bisaya-style manok tinola (Biliran)
• Bukayo (Leyte)
• Chocolate moron (Leyte)
• Corioso (Samar)
• Ginataang saang (Northern Samar)
• Inakob (Northern Samar)
• Moron/bakintol (Eastern Samar & Southern Leyte)
• Pinakbet (Biliran)
• Roscas (Leyte)
• Salukara (Eastern Samar)
• Suman-latik (Leyte & Southern Leyte)
• Tahong BBQ (Samar)
• Tahong lumpia (Samar)
• Tortang talong (Biliran)

WHERE TO STAY

Where to Stay in Eastern Visayas Region

Use the following online resources to determine the best place for YOU to stay when visiting the Eastern Visayas region.

Book Online & Save Money

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EVENTS & FESTIVALS

• Bagacay Festival
• Binaybayon Festival
• Christmas Light-A-Tree Competition
• Karatong Festival
• Leyte Gulf Landings Anniversary Commemoration
• Manaragat Festival
• Padul-ong Festival
• Pintados Festival & Kasadyaan Festival Of Festivals
• Piña Festival
• Sangyaw Festival
• Tinapa Cookfest 101

WHAT’S NEARBY

• Caraga Region
• Central Visayas Region
• Northern Mindanao Region
• Zamboanga Peninsula Region

READ MORE: 17 Regions of the Philippines (with map)

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