Cogon
Beach
Location:
Kawayan, Biliran,
30 minutes by motorboat
from Kawayan townproper.
Attractions:
White coral beach;
ideal for spear
fishing and diving;
nearby is the batcave
of Tingkasan Island.
GInurOan
Island
Location:
Kawayan, Biliran,
15 minutes by motorboat
from Kawayan townproper.
Attractions:
Coral gardens teeming
with fish and marine
life; ideal for
spear fishing and
snorkeling.
Tingkasan
Island
Location:
Kawayan, Biliran,
30 minutes by pumpboat
from Kawayan townproper.
Attractions:
Bat-cave, diving
for edible shells
and spear fishing.
Suitable for thrill-
seekers, the island
has a cave which
has become a natural
habitat for bats.
Approximately 15-minute
pumpboat ride off
Brgy. Tingkasan
Island are abundant
edible shells; the
island is greatly
ideal for diving
and spear fishing.
Tomalistis Falls
Location:
Caibiran, Province
of Biliran, 20 minutes
from the town proper
by motor boat.
Attractions:
Has unbelievably
clear and sweet-tasting
waters said to be
a wondrous elixir
capable of legendary
healing powers.
Up to seven other
falls are to be
found in less accessible
spots. Would attract
adventure tourists.
BagONGbong
Falls
Location:
Almeria, Biliran;
2-hour hike from
Barangay Caucab.
Attractions:
A 30-feet waterfalls
amidst tropical
forest; hear the
chirping of the
birds and the call
of the “Kalaw” bird
and see the playful
monkeys perched
on top of the trees.
PNOC studies reveal
3.5 hydro-power
megawatts potential
source; cool and
enchanting for bathing.
Attractions:
An island very rich
in marine life,
coral gardens, scenic
coco-lined beaches;
popular source of
ceramic pots. The
ruins of a pre-Spanish
era watchtower beside
the San Miguel Parish
church;
Libtong
Hot Spring
Location:
Naval, Biliran,
two-hour hike from
the Cross-Country
Road.
Attractions:
Steaming sulfuric
hotspring; sulfuric
deposits; potential
source of geothermal
power.
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