Palo, PhilippinesPalo Metropolitan CathedralMacArthur ParkSanto Niño ParishMount DanglayThe Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day SaintsJapanese Pillbox
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Palo

Palo is a town in Tacloban district, Philippines of about 17,534 people. Within 50 km by road there are 45 places to visit: 1 rivers, islands & mangroves, 8 churches and 8 waterfalls. The must-see places are Palo Metropolitan Cathedral, MacArthur Park and Santo Niño Parish.

11.1575° N, 124.9908° EPop. 17,534

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Within 30 km28 places
Within 50 km45
Must-see19
Notable177
Best timeSeptember to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Palo Metropolitan Cathedral, church near Palo
Must-see

Palo Metropolitan Cathedral

Church · 1 km · Leyte

MacArthur Park, park near Palo
Must-see

MacArthur Park

Park · 4 km · Leyte

Santo Niño Parish, museum near Palo
Must-see

Santo Niño Parish

Museum · 12 km

Places near Palo by type

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One day from Palo

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:38 pm

55 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 Palo
  2. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saintschurch · 30 min
  3. Japanese Pillboxheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Santo Niño Parishmuseum · 1.5 hrs
  5. Mount Danglayviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. Mount Naga-Nagaviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Palo
Today’s loopPaloStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Palo?

Palo Metropolitan Cathedral (church, about 1 km), MacArthur Park (park, about 4 km), Santo Niño Parish (museum, about 12 km), Yolanda Memorial (monument, about 13 km), Mount Danglay (viewpoint, about 19 km), Japanese Bunker (heritage site, about 1 km).

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

45 places on Spotwander: 1 river spot, 8 churches, 8 waterfalls, 4 beaches & coast, 6 hill stations & viewpoints.

Which is the nearest river spot to Palo?

Dio Islet, about 11 km by road; Leyte (60 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Palo?

Palo Metropolitan Cathedral, about 1 km by road; The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (8 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Palo?

Start in Palo, visit The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, then Japanese Pillbox, then Santo Niño Parish, then Mount Danglay, then Mount Naga-Naga, and drive back — about 55 km by road in all.