Flight from Coron - Palawan to Tacloban

Tacloban is a city in Eastern Visayas and is the provincial capital of Leyte. Back in 2013, typhoon Yolanda ripped through the city of Tacloban, leveling neighborhoods full of infrastructure and destroying plenty of historical monuments. But in proper Filipino fashion, the community banded together to rebuild their city. Today, you can visit Tacloban in all its glory. Historical monuments have been restored, restaurants and bars have been rebuilt, and a sense of community has been strengthened. Tacloban has always been a jumping-off point for the islands of Samar and Leyte, but now, it is certainly worth it to schedule in a few days to visit, explore, and learn about the heroic story of this Philippine city.

Best time to fly from Coron-Palawan to Tacloban

For those wanting to experience festivals in Tacloban should certainly plan their trip in June as June 29th is the grand Pintados Kasadyaan Festival of Tacloban. The festival brings together diverse festivities of participating municipalities, colorful parades and beautiful people. One of the highlights of the festival is street dancing, where contingents wear colorful costumes and body paints. The body paints are painted like patterns that resemble armors to represent past warriors. Aside from the colorful parades, the festival also showcases the beauty of its people by organizing a beauty pageant called Ms. Teen Pintados and Ms. Pintados.

Main airports available in Coron-Palawan to Tacloban

Francisco B. Reyes Airport (USU) – Coron Airport has several different names. It's officially called Francisco B. Reyes Airport (USU) after a former Mayor of Coron. It was also formerly known as Busuanga Airport. You’ll find it in the centre of Busuanga Island, around 40 minutes’ drive from Coron Town. It is an airport serving the general area of Coron, located on Busuanga Island in the province of Palawan, the Philippines. The airlines serving this airport are Air Juan, AirSWIFT, Cebu Pacific, Philippine Airlines, and SkyJet. However, the only airline that services the Coron – Tacloban route is Philippine Airlines with transit in Cebu.

Daniel Z. Romualdez Airport (TAC) – Daniel Z. Romualdez Airport, also known as Tacloban City Airport, is an airport serving the general area of Tacloban. It is the main gateway from Manila and Cebu to the Eastern Visayas Region in central east Philippines. The airport was named after Daniel Z. Romualdez, a former speaker of the Philippine House of Representatives.

Climate pattern in Coron-Palawan to Tacloban

Tacloban city experiences a tropical rainforest climate. This type of climate implies that there is no dry season. Hence, rainfall throughout the year is a common feature for such a place. Neither such place experiences any hot or wet climate. It is because during day hours the temperature stays around 32 degree Celsius throughout the year. While at night, the temperature falls to 25 degree Celsius throughout the year. However, months like October to February receives maximum rainfall. And travelling during heavy rainfall is quite difficult in Tacloban city. Hence you can consider months from March to September as the best time to visit Tacloban City. Though keep yourself prepared as rainfall will happen in these months as well

Highlights attractions in Tacloban

• Madonna of Japan – Right in front of Magsaysay Boulevard and Cancabato Bay, you'll find the park home to Madonna of Japan. Thirty-three years after World War II, Japan gifted Tacloban this precious monument to honor the friendship between the Filipinos and the Japanese. The statue itself is a beautiful piece of art which almost looks like a female version of the Indian Buddha. Visitors can relax in the park and ponder the complex history of Tacloban, or have a quick look at the monument and go right back to people watching! Additionally, from Madonna’s seat, you can get some magnificent views from the water.
• Sohoton Natural Bridge National Park – Right across the river from Tacloban is a national park that rivals all others in this beautiful country. With over 841-hectares of protected lands, Sohoton Natural Bridge Natural Park offers both leisurely and extreme activities for visitors to take part in including kayaking and trekking. However, the main attraction of Sohoton Natural Bridge Natural Park are the caves. These cathedral-style underground caves are massive! There are strange rock formations that look like alien pods, creepy spikes sticking down from the ceiling, and of course, bats hanging out in dark crevasses. Your guide will take you through the caves while pointing out interesting formations and provide information regarding the caves.
• MacArthur Landing Memorial National Park - A stunning portrayal of the moment General Douglas MacArthur in Leyte Gulf, the leaders of the American forces, landed on the coast to recapture and liberate the Philippines from Japanese occupation. The memorial can be found near the center of Leyte Island, shared with Tacloban. The memorial itself is both breathtaking and emotional- even if you aren’t a huge history buff. There is are informational markers in both English and Filipino to give you the full story and all the details, including a copy of General Douglas MacArthur’s speech that was given upon landing.