EXPLORING TANGKAAN Beach|| Padre Burgos|| So. Leyte, Philippines

When you look into the picture, without having a clue where this place is, you would immediately assume this is somewhere in Palawan or Boracay, yes? But no, you’re wrong. This is Tangkaan Beach. This beautiful beach with picturesque rock formations lies on the southern part of Southern Leyte. Its name comes from the Visayan vernacular, “tangka-an” which means “entrance” in English. It is located in the town of Padre Burgos where you can also get a view of the historical Limasawa Island. The shoreline which spans to approximately 9 meters is covered with fine, white sand. A perfect place for those who seek serenity and solitude.

You might ask, how to get there? Well, Tangkaan Beach is now more accessible to local and foreign tourists, alike. Roads going to the beach is now concreted, unlike a decade ago. From Tacloban Airport, you can ride a van or a bus which route is bound for Maasin, Southern Leyte. You can drop by Padre Burgos town plaza or in its wharf. From there, you can ride a tricycle which will bring you to Tangkaan Beach in just a matter of 15 minutes. The entrance fee is only five pesos (P5.00). Concrete benches and tables are available for rent for P100.00 only. In the beach, you can do a lot of activities such as snorkeling, boating and diving, if you want.

True to its name, Tangkaan Beach is indeed a gateway to a lot of adventures. Not only making Southern Leyte a bastion of potentials for tourism but also the best place for beach bums and aficionados to find rest, relaxation and retreat.

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