2020 Maasin, Leyte Travel Guide

MAASIN, LEYTE TRAVEL GUIDE

Getting There, Places to Visit, and Things to Do

Maasin City is the Southern Leyte’s capital and the center for commercial transactions and religious activities in the said province.

It has been told that the city was named “Maasin” when Ferdinand Magellan and his men, on their way from Limasawa to Cebu, went by the Canturing River for some water supply and ask the locals what it is called and they responded “maasin” (salty), thus naming the place as known today.

Beyond the rich history of Maasin, the city offers great tourist attractions among locals and tourists alike. Make sure to include this place in your summer getaway bucket list.

How to Get There

It depends where you are traveling from however you can always opt for a ferry travel when going to Maasin.

Here's a shipping line that plies there:

Trans-Asia Shipping Lines

Where and How to Book

PLACES TO VISIT AND THING TO DO

Maasin Cathedral

Built in the 17th century, this cathedral is one of the oldest parishes in the country. The cathedral is said to be the oldest and the biggest church in the place. The church has experienced several damages over the years but somehow it became a diocesan seat since 1968.

Monte Cueva Shrine

Before going to the cave on top of the Monte Cueva hill, one must endure the 550 stairways but it becomes rewarding once you are on the top already.

This Shrine used to be a private owned site by Atty. Joaquin Jr and Florencia Chung which was then donated to Roman Catholic Diocese of Maasin.

Falls in Maasin

Take time to refresh yourselves by visiting the following waterfalls. This is also an appealing way to spend vacation with your family.

Where to Stay