Giporlos, PhilippinesGuiuan ChurchCalicoan IslandMacArthur ParkGiporlos CathedralBalangiga MassacreBalinatio Island
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Giporlos

Giporlos is a town in Eastern Samar district, Philippines of about 5,258 people. Within 50 km by road there are 150 places to visit: 66 churches, 34 rivers, islands & mangroves and 17 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Guiuan Church, Calicoan Island and MacArthur Park.

11.1200° N, 125.4494° EPop. 5,258

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Within 30 km58 places
Within 50 km150
Must-see14
Notable104
Best timeSeptember to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Guiuan Church, church near Giporlos
Must-see

Guiuan Church

Church · 39 km

Calicoan Island, island near Giporlos
Must-see

Calicoan Island

Island · 50 km

MacArthur Park, park near Giporlos
Must-see

MacArthur Park

Park · 60 km · Leyte

Places near Giporlos by type

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One day from Giporlos

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:57 pm

118 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Giporlos
  2. Balangiga Massacreheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Minadion Islandisland · 1 hrs
  4. Anahap Islandisland · 1 hrs
  5. Guiuan Churchchurch · 30 min
  6. Balinatio Islandisland · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Giporlos
Today’s loopGiporlosStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Giporlos?

Giporlos Cathedral (church, about 1 km), Balangiga Massacre (heritage site, about 9 km), Balinatio Island (island, about 18 km), Guiuan Church (church, about 39 km), Minadion Island (island, about 20 km), Anahap Island (island, about 24 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Giporlos?

150 places on Spotwander: 66 churches, 34 rivers, islands & mangroves, 17 beaches & coast, 6 forts & heritage, 6 hill stations & viewpoints.

Which is the nearest church to Giporlos?

Giporlos Cathedral, about 1 km by road; Cansumangkay Chapel (5 km) is next.

Which is the nearest river spot to Giporlos?

Onas Island, about 2 km by road; Coral Island (12 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Giporlos?

Start in Giporlos, visit Balangiga Massacre, then Minadion Island, then Anahap Island, then Guiuan Church, then Balinatio Island, and drive back — about 118 km by road in all.