8 Exciting Things to Do in Ormoc City, Leyte

Ormoc City is my wonderful hometown and I'd like to give you these eight great and exciting things to do in this beautiful city!

1. Row your boat at Lake Danao.
Lake Danao is the city's foremost natural attraction. It is shaped like a violin or guitar, and the verdant mountains and vegetation surrounding the lake- all make the place so tranquil. Lake Danao is a great place for swimming, camping, trekking, sight-seeing, boating, kayaking, and fishing.


2. Chase Ormoc’s three well-known lakes.
Aside from Lake Danao, Ormoc has two other lakes situated on its mountains: Lake Kasudsuran and Lake Janagdan. These lakes are accessible by foot from Brgy. Gaas and Brgy. Cabingtan, the jump-off points.

Read: The Calm and Serene Lake Kasudsuran, Photo Essay: Adventures at Lake Kasudsuran.

TAMAK boys waiting to for the boat that will ferry them to the other side of Lake Kasudsuran.

3. Take a glimpse of the Leyte Geothermal Production Field.
When you are on the mountains of Ormoc, especially if you are exploring Lake Danao, never forget to turn your eyes to the distant mountains where you can catch a glimpse of the Leyte Geothermal Production Field. The white steam that rises to the air is the evidence that it is the Philippines' largest producer of geothermal energy and it is the world's largest wet steam producing field. The Leyte Geothermal Production Field supplies power to the Eastern Visayas region, Central Visayas, and Luzon.

Read: 10 Must-See Places in Ormoc City, Leyte

4. Climb Alto Peak.
Alto Peak is the highest mountain in Eastern Visayas. It is a favorite mountain to climb in Leyte and is a famous spot for training climbs among the various outdoor clubs of the region. It stands at 1,332 meters above sea level. The jump-off point is Brgy. Cabingtan.

Alto Peak rises above the horizon. Photo Credit: Nick Jed Donaire

5. Walk across Puente de la Riena.
This is the oldest bridge in the city and it is truly historic. It was built during the Spanish times and was recognized as the "Bridge of the Queen." It is the last existing structure that gives evidence to the Spanish colonization of the city. Puente de la Reina is included in the Puentes de España en las Filipinas or the Spanish Bridges in the Philippines.


6. See Ormoc’s famous landmarks.
The Ormoc City Superdome, the Veterans' Park, and the Centennial Marker are just some of the prominent landmarks of the city. These are strategically located near the port and terminal area.




7. Witness the sunset at Ormoc Bay.
Sweet and spectacular sunsets can be seen at Ormoc Bay. This is actually my favorite spot for sunset watching in Leyte.

Read: A Collection of Ormoc's Sunsets, Photo Essay: Ormoc's Sunsets and Magsanga Peak,
Travel Colors: Intensely Hued Sunset