Hi there steemians, I just want to share my travel experience when I had the time to visit this beautiful island in Visayan Peninsula named Limasawa.
Actually this island was filled with so much history because the person who discovered the Philippines named Ferdinand Magellan took its first step to the country and it was in the island of Limasawa in March 21, 1521. Ferdinand Magellan came from the country of Spain who took the tasked in spreading the Christianity in the whole nation and the country as of today is the only nation in Asia predominantly a Catholic country.The first cross in the whole country were also believe and took place in that island including the first mass in the Philippines today.
Limawasa, an island municipality in Southern Leyte, is a small yet flourishing town being the site of the First Christian Mass in the country and in Asia.
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From the Padre Burgos Port, I had to ride a small boat going there and the fare that time is Php100.00 since that was peak season and it happened to be its founding 496th anniversary in the island.
Take a ride in a small boat
Maasin City is the nearest gateway to Limawasa Island. From Maasin City, the island can be reached through a 30-minute ride to the municipality of Padre Burgos and another 40 minutes banca/boat ride to the island.
Port of Padre Burgos
The Island
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The First Cross and the First Mass Shrine are some of the frequently visited spots that give tourists a rare experience of retracing the historic footsteps of the Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan in 1521 who paved the way for the beginning of Christianity in the country.
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The First Cross
First Mass in the Philippines
Attended the 496th First Mass in the Philippines
The historical Church
Aside from its religious and historic landmarks, Limasawa is endowed with scenic and refreshing vistas of white sand beaches and fish sanctuaries perfect for hiking, camping, snorkeling, and scuba diving. The long white beaches (Dakdak and Gamot Beaches) are located at Brgy. Lugsongan and Cabulihan. Caves can also be found in Brgy. San Agustin and Magallanes.
Photo from Google
Photo from Google
Today, with the support of the Provincial Government of Southern Leyte, Department of Tourism and other government agencies, various tourism enhancement projects have already been implemented in the area. The island is envisioned to become the next “Boracay Island” tourism site in the Visayas.
Well, Steemians I would like to invite you to visit the Island of Limasawa.
+++++ How To Get There
From Manila, tourists can reach Southern Leyte by riding a plane via Tacloban. Local airlines from Manila have trips going to Tacloban - the gateway to Southern Leyte. Next from Tacloban, take an FX van going to Hinunangan - one of the town in Southern Leyte.
There are buses from Manila particularly in Pasay or Cubao that have direct trips to Hinunangan.
Maasin City is the nearest gateway to Limawasa Island. From Maasin City, the island can be reached through a 30-minute ride to the municipality of Padre Burgos and another 40 minutes banca/boat ride to the island. Maasin City is 2-3 hours van/bus ride from Ormoc City and Tacloban City.
References:
http://www.nscb.gov.ph/ru8/Profiles/Municipal_Profile/Municipal_Profile_Limasawa.pdf
http://www.leyteboard.com/how-to-get-to-leyte.php
https://www.vigattintourism.com/tourism/articles/Limasawa-Island-A-Place-of-the-First-Mass-in-the-Philippines
Thank you for dropping by!