Catbalogan Travel Guide

Blessed with a myriad of city attractions, immaculate natural wonders, and very scant tourist traffic, Catbalogan is a breath of fresh air from the rest of the Philippines' urban sprawls. Samar's provincial capital may not be as luxurious as Cebu or Manila, but it does make for a satisfying weekend getaway. Tourists who want to join in Catbalogan's festivities should drop by in early June, just in time for the Manaragat Festival, in honor of the local fishermen. The revelry centers on the numerous parading dancers flaunting some of the fresh seafood from the Maqueda Bay. The towering Obelisk is usually seen on top of Catbalogan's attractions, and for good reason: it depicts some of Samar's significant events, such as the Sumoroy Rebellion against the Spaniards in 1649...

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