It lies along the coastal region of the province stretching about 60 miles (97 km) from the northern

tip of
the island and 180 miles (290 km) from southern boundaries.

It is the third largest city in terms of land and water areas in the Philippines. The first crowned city of
Samar and the nineteenth city of the Philippines. In 2010, Calbayog has 35,126 households with a
population of 172,778 people, making up 23.6% of the total population of the province of Samar.
Calbayog is one of the commercial trade centers in Eastern Visayas. Calbayog is subdivided into three
major districts: Calbayog, Tinambacan and Oquendo.

Calbayog City: Gateway to

Samar and Northern Samar
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Sts. Peter and Paul Cathedral, Calbayog city

Calbayog is home to the biggest church structure in Samar. The Sts Peter and Paul Cathedral was built in
the 1850’s and underwent several repairs and renovations. Today, the architecture of the church combines
elements of Spanish and contemporary designs. Sts Peter and Paul Cathedral is located in the city’s
Spanish quarter next to the City Hall Compound and the plaza.

Spanish Inspired School

Also located within the Spanish quarters is the Calbayog Pilot Central School, the oldest public school in
the city that was built in the 1900’s. The original building is made of wood and is still being used today.

Calbayog City Museum

If you wish to learn more about the history of Calbayog, you should include The Handumanan in your
itinerary. It is the first government structure built by the Spaniards in Calabayog which now serves as
home to the City Tourism and Information Office and Calbayog Museum.

Tinapa Industry
Calbayog being a coastal city is known for its fish products. A famous pasalubong item from the city is
the Tinapa or smoked fish. Just take tricycle and tell the driver to bring you to Ping Ping’s Tinapa and
Pasalubong Center located in Barangay Matobato. They have vacuum packed tinapa and other products
from around Samar province.

Ciriaco Hotel , Resort and Spa

If you intend to spend several days in Calbayog, the we highly recommend that you book your
accommodation at Ciriaco Hotel & Resort (check room rates). We have stayed here several times
already and we have been consistently satisfied with our room and the hotel’s amenities. Ciriaco Hotel &
Resort has a total of 45 spacious guestrooms and suites. Amenities includes a restaurant, a swimming
pool, meeting rooms and function hall. The hotel provides airport and van terminal transfers.

Some of the tourist spots in the

City
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Bangon Falls

Bangon Falls is one of the most beautiful and spectacular scenic spots worth visiting in the province.
From Brgy. San Jaoquin, Tinambacan district, where Lologayan Falls is located; it will take an additional
20 minutes ride to reach Brgy. Tinaplacan and another 30 minutes walk to the vicinity of the falls.
Following the stream by ascending to the upper level, one will be amazed to see a circular pond of about
30 meters in diameter, wide enough for swimming and deep enough for diving. The water that falls from
above seems to come from an endless stream which flows a swirling path around the falls resulting from
the pressure of its disgorge becoming even bigger in volume and noticeable as the time of the day passes.
It is not only a tourist spot but also a potential source of power to serve the city of Calbayog and its
neighboring localities.

Malajog Beach
Stretching about 200 meters long of grayish sand and cold blue waters with towering rocks at its south
and three (3) beachfront balconied cottages. The resort gives a south sea island touch and is frequently
visited by metropolitan VIPs, movie stars and foreign dignitaries. It is one of the most beautiful beaches
of Samar Island located in Brgy. Malajog, Tinambacan district of Calbayog City.

For the thrill seekers, there is the Calbayog Zipline and Malajog Ridge Nature Park which features as
750m zipline with an elevation of 57 meter above sea level from its launch deck. Guests enjoy the cool
sea breeze as they glide over Malajog Beach. At the other end of the zipline is Daraga Islet where the
zipline crew awaits your landing. A pumpboat will then sail you back to the beach.

Lo-ok Beach

This beach resort is most often visited due to the accessibility of the place. It can be reached by a 30-
minute ride from Calbayog City and 10 minutes from Tinambacan District. Its white sand, blue waters,
swaying palm trees, towering rocks and concrete rest houses give the spot a “South Seas Island” touch.
What is most inviting is the cool water, which is different from other beach resorts.

Guinogo-an Cave

Situated at the fringes of Brgy. Longsob, Oquendo District, the cave is very proximate to Mapaso Hot
Spring and is almost equidistant from the Calbayog City proper. Its cathedral door size entrance leads
one to wade fresh, cool water into a natural tunnel stretching through, uneven ceiling with some portions
touching one’s head, giving the adventurer an eerie trip through the dark cave which can be explored by
carrying lighted torches.

Mawacat Slide

Mawacat Slide is an hour ride from the Calbayog City proper to Brgy. Mawacat, Oquendo district and a
20-minute walk thereafter along a foot trail, shaded by lined tall trees. It is a natural spoon-like
formation, which inclined more or less by about 45 degrees and stretching a length of about 50 meters.
Water flows along this giant cistern and from the top, one can slide through the mossy lane to the cool
inviting pool below.

 Tarangban Falls

The most beautiful of all waterfalls in Calbayog is definitely the Tarangban Falls located in the barangay
of Tinaplacan. According to @pallidamors, it took them 45 minutes of hike to reach the waterfalls.