All you need to know before you go visit Limasawa Island!

This tranquil and hidden gem of Southern Leyte is Limasawa Island – an island full of historical and religious richness. It’s famously known around the country as the place where the Spanish held their first Christian Mass, hence starting the Christianisation of the Philippines.

Aside from that, it is also popular as a tourist destination to both locals and foreigners because of its rich attractions such as beaches and its deep blue lagoons. On this small island, you can enjoy nature and learn of culture and history all at once.

Tourists can retrace historic footsteps of the beginning of Christianity. You can also fulfill your beach or island dreams and enjoy the wide white beaches of the area. Or you can admire the coral reefs surrounding the island. The sky’s the limit!

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Easiest Way to get to Limasawa Island

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From Tacloban to Limasawa Island

1. If you are coming from the airport, ride a jeep to Downtown and ask them to drop you in front of Petron or by the Coca Cola factory.
2. From there, either walk or ride a pedicab towards the van terminal in front of Robinsons Marasbaras. Look for a van going to Sogod, Southern Leyte. The trip will take 3-4 hours.
3. Upon arrival at Sogod, look for a bus, jeep, or multi-cab heading to Burgos. Inform your driver that you are heading to the port. Note: PUVs usually head for Malitbog only at 2PM onwards so be early in your travel.
4. On the port of Burgos, ride a boat or lancha to Limasawa Island. The travel depends on the weather, but they have scheduled travel time everyday except Sundays.

From Ormoc to Limasawa Island

Through Bus
1. If you are coming from the port, walk your way to the bus terminal near the public market. Look for the Metro Bus and ride the trip to Sogod. The trip will be 4 hours.
2. Upon arrival at Sogod, look for a bus, jeep, or multi-cab heading to Burgos. Inform your driver that you are heading to the port. Note: PUVs usually head for Malitbog only at 2PM onwards so be early in your travel. This trip will take about an hour.
3. On the port of Burgos, ride a boat or lancha to Limasawa Island. The travel depends on the weather, but they have scheduled travel time everyday except Sundays.

Through Van
1. If you are coming from the port, walk your way to the bus terminal near the public market. Look for a van heading to Maasin City.
2. Upon arrival at Maasin, look for a bus, jeep, or multi-cab heading to Burgos. Inform your driver that you are heading to the port. The trip will take about an hour.
3. On the port of Burgos, ride a boat or lancha to Limasawa Island. The travel depends on the weather, but they have scheduled travel time everyday except Sundays.

1. VISIT THE TOURIST ATTRACTIONS OF THE ISLAND
– You can sneak a peek to the First Maass Shrine, take a hike to Magellan’s Cross, and grab a look at the view of the island lagoon in the Limasawa Island Lighthouse.

2. VISIT DAKDAK BEACH
– This offers a cream sand beach with airconditioned and open-air huts, along with a functioning restaurant.

3. VISIT THE LIMASAWA ISLAND LAGOON
– Named as a must-visit, the 30-minute ride from the town proper is worth it once you see the lagoon.
– Entrance Fee: ₱ 25 – Adults, ₱ 20 – Senior Citizens, and ₱ 10 Kids.

4. SWIMMING
– It’s best to ask the locals where the safe areas are for swimming.

5. HIKING

6. CAMPING
– You can camp on the beaches along the shores of Limasawa.

7. SNORKELING
– Rental of snorkel gear is available at accommodations.

8. SCUBA-DIVING
– As of now the island does not offer scuba-diving yet but divers frequently visit.

Entrance Fee: ₱ 35-50
Accommodations: ₱ 500 – 1500
Cottages: ₱ 150-500
Boat Fare – ₱ 70 – 100
Habal-habal Tour – ₱ 300

– The name Limasawa comes from a legend, where Rajah Kolambo (the chief ruler) had 5 wives by the time the Spanish came to the island. 5 Wives means ‘lima’y asawa’ in the local language, and through time that was merged bringing fruit to its current name Limasawa.

You can contact the Island Lagoon Resort here: +63-916-360-8595, +63-956-790-3306

You can contact the Dakdak Beach Resort here: +63-915-520-3660, +63-906-642-6868

You can contact the Evashore Beach Resort here: +63-917-874-1302

You can contact the Trimulco Traveller’s Lodge here: +63-916-521-6846, +63-926-130-4887

1. Go to Padre Burgos or Burgos a day before you plan to visit Limasawa so that you can take the earliest boat trip.
2. After an overnight stay on the island, wake up early and treck the Limasawa Peak in Triana to see the sunrise.
3. Bring cash because there are no ATMs on the island and cash is only accepted.