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Notable river spot · Eastern Samar, Philippines

Makate Island

Makate Island is a river spot in Eastern Samar, Philippines.

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Makate Island: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this river spot: Water flowing well · Low flow / trickle · Dry, no water · Entry closed.

Best time to visit Makate Island

Season: September to February; boat services pause in floods.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

How to reach Makate Island — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 11.87816, 125.46814. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Are boats running today?

    No visitor has reported the boating status for Makate Island yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit Makate Island?

    September to February; boat services pause in floods. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Makate Island?

    Nearby: Samar Island Natural Park (sanctuary, 46 km), Langun-Gobingob Caves (cave, 66 km), Macalayo Island (river spot, 2 km), Acopan Beach (beach, 3 km), Catalaban Island (river spot, 3 km), Anajao Island (river spot, 6 km).

    Is Makate Island worth visiting?

    Makate Island is listed as a notable river spot in Philippines on Spotwander.