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Hilongos Tourism
CLIMATE Capt. Vilbar St., Hilongos, Leyte
Tel No. 567-1117
Cel. No. 09995487214
There is no pronounced
wet and dry season in
Hilongos. Rain is evenly
distributed throughout the
year with August to
December the heaviest.
WELCOME TO HLONGOS
Hilongos is the biggest municipality in terms of income,
population and land area in the southwestern part of Leyte (a
string of five (5) equidistant municipalities
namely, Inopacan, Hindang,
Hilongos, Bato and Matalom comprises the southwestern part
of Leyte). Hilongos is the center of government and ecclesiastical
Culture and Food
offices, shipping, rice production, trade, banking and finance,
telecommunications, health facilities, education, sports and socio- The rich history of the Eastern Visayas, including periods of
cultural activities in this area.
Spanish and American colonisation, mean there is so much
The Port of Hilongos is one of the biggest and busiest in Region 8 culture to be enjoyed, from architecture to traditional
(Eastern Visayas) and is well known for its good ferry and cargo
regional dances seen at local celebrations, bringing
services for Cebu City and vice versa. Due to its strategic location
and proximity to the City of Cebu, Hilongos Port caters numerous together Roman Catholicism with Hindu-Buddhist-Animist
day and night trips to and from Cebu City and is the primary folklore. Hilongos – the educational, cultural and
Top Events &
choice for travelers in the area. Also, Hilongos is equipped with commercial centre of the Southwestern Leyte – is a hub for
an airport, the Hilongos Airport in particular, which can be more Top Activities Festivals • Alikaraw
local festivities. artists. People are Bisaya, a largely rural
helpful and useful if improved (travelers from the southern part Festival, December – a
people who have retained many beliefs and much of their .
of Leyte still needs to go to Tacloban or Cebu just to avail the harvest thanksgiving
services of commercial airlines). At present, Hilongos has two (2) folklore from pre-Christian times, and who are famed for
including parades,
public markets, the old one and the new one respectively. The their strong and very beautiful women. Don’t miss a taste of • Explore Hilongos with
street dancing and
Municipality of Hilongos is composed of fifty-one (51) barangays the local delicacies. Seafood, fresh or salted, features its Franciscan church.
sporting challenges.
with vast coastal plains used mainly in the production of rice. highly on menus. The culinary tradition of Hilongos blends
• Visit the imposing
the local with Chinese, Continental European and American
Adoration Monastery
flavours
of our Lady of
Marangog, , it is not Where to stay
only a great place for
meditation and The town offer
reflection, pilgrims can accommodation of
also enjoy incredible various kinds and
vistas of the Hilongos classifications
coastline. including beach
resorts, hotel and
• Head for Hilongos Falls tourist inns.
if you are loking for
adventure and fun.