Limasawa, municipality of the Philippines in the province of Southern Leyte
Description
Limasawa is a municipality in Southern Leyte located on a small island off the eastern coast of Leyte. The community comprises several barangays distributed across the island, with coastal settlements and scattered inland areas defining its layout.
History
Limasawa holds historical significance as one of the earliest European contact points in the Philippines during the 16th century. The island played a role in the early colonial period and the spread of Christianity in the region.
Practical
Access is mainly by boat from Maasin or other coastal areas of Leyte. Visitors should plan ferry schedules in advance and prepare for rural infrastructure with limited services.
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Mount Hibok-Hibok
90.2 km
Cabalian Volcano
44.1 km
Agas-Agas Bridge
66.2 km
Maasin Cathedral
36.1 km
Timpoong and Hibok-Hibok Natural Monument
90.5 km
Rajah Sikatuna Protected Landscape
96.1 km
Talibon Cathedral
86.4 km
Surigao Cathedral
47.8 km
Katibawasan Falls
86.7 km
Cuatro Islas Protected Landscape/Seascape
82.8 km
Oppus Ancestral House historical marker
35.8 km
Site of the First Raising of the Philippine Flag in Mindanao historical marker
47.7 km
Immaculate Conception Parish Church
76.8 km
Jagna Church
82.4 km
Amun Ini Beach Resort & Spa
63.4 km
Hilongos Church
63 km
Tambaan Farm
62.9 km
Kasili
64.2 km
Church of Hilongos historical marker
63 km
Carmen Church
96.5 km
JB Nature Farm and Resort
54.1 km
Cathedral of Maasin historical marker
36.1 km
Inland Resort
75.6 km
First Mass in the Philippines historical marker
15.1 km
Surigao City Hall
47.7 km
Oppus House
35.8 km
Linao Springs
80.3 km
Syshore
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