Welcome to Eastern Samar: One of the last natural paradises in the Philippines!
The province of Eastern Samar lies on Samar Island, the largest island in the “Visayas” (all the islands in e middle of the Philippine archipelago between Luzon to the north and Mindanao to the south). The island is devided into three provinces: Samar (previously Western Samar), Northern Samar and Eastern Samar. Together with the provinces Leyte, Southern Leyte and Biliran they form the region known as the “Eastern Visayas”.
This incredible, tropical paradise, off the beaten tourist track, is rarely visited by international and local tourists. The more adventurous and nature-loving travellers can discover their own special tropical sanctuary and explore its wonderful beaches, jungles, rivers and waterfalls.
The island of Samar has one of the largest remaining unfragmented tracts of lowland tropical rainforests in the Philippines. In these dense jungle, some endangered animals are found, among them, are the Philippine Eagle (the second largest eagle in the world), the Philippine Cockatoo, the Tarsier (usually only known in Bohol), and the Flying Lemur. Aside from these species plentiful flying foxes, bats, different birds, (hornbills, peasants, kingfishers and others) reptiles, amphibians and insects (including many beautiful species of butterflies) can be found.
One can explore the rainforests by taking a local boatride up one of the several rivers or hike on slowly rising trails following the river to one of the waterfalls. In such areas, large cave systems await your discovery and can be explored by the more daring travelers with the proper lights and ropes. And undeveloped beaches abound when you feel like relaxing or taking a break from your more vigorous adventures.
Eastern Samar is a perfect place as a “ecotourism” destination and for those of you who prefer a guide the local Filipinos are more than happy to guide you for minimal daily fees. Unfortunately, the authorities hardly show any organized effort to promote Eastern Samar as a destination for ecotourism and share its beauty with the rest of the world. That’s why we decided to create this website and share Eastern Samar ‘s natural wonders with travelers from around the world. On the following pages you can find many pictures and budget travel information about Eastern Samar as well as about the rest of the Philippines.
If you are planning a trip to the Philippines looking for more undeveloped, natural destinations without organized tourist infrastructure include Eastern Samar in your itinerary. A fantastic experience awaits you and promises to leave you with memories that will last a lifetime and a trip well worth your extra efforts!
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