Introducing Padre Burgos
This is considered by many to be one of the premier dive spots in the Philippines, with pristine coral reefs, deep wall dives and an abundance and variety of big fish. Padre Burgos also has some good beaches with offshore snorkelling, including Tangkaan Point, to the south of town. A few local leaders have take the initiative with the help of the internationally run Coral Cay Conservation programme to stop dynamite and cyanide fishing and are in the process of setting up a marine reserve.
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Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
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RE: Donsol to Padre Burgos (Leyte)
by dutchpickle 21 August 2011
Tadeo Donsol to Padre Burgos by bus - take a jeepney from Donsol to the main highway about 45 minutes (Putiao? not sure the name of the…
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Re: Advice on places to visit in Leyte
by bukowski1 14 July 2011
i personally wouldn't bother with Biliran or northern Leyte. Southern Leyte is much nicer. Check out Tahusan Beach at Hinunagan. a nice…
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Re: Advice on places to visit in Leyte
by Trota1 14 July 2011
Lake Danau is worth a visit, you can hire a raft or canoe there. If you are in Tacloban, a day trip to Sohoton National Park and its…
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