1. Tumpag Falls, Bato, Leyte
How to get there?
Tumpag Falls is located in Barangay Osmeña, Bato, Leyte. If you are the Sogod area, it should be the first barangay in Bato. Take the road on your left, specifically the one that has a signage of Gunhuban Falls. No, no, we are not going to Gunhuban but Tumpag Falls. Gunhuban and Tumpag share the same road since they are in the same barangay. No, it’s not the same water source (that’s according to a local resident).
On the other hand, if you are from the Maasin/Hilongos area, you go to Bato and take the Bontoc road. You should pass through the Bato Municipal Hall. You should be able to see “Gunhuban Falls” signage at your right. This the road:
Fees
Entrance Fee: 10 pesos
Cottage rental: 100 pesos
There are cottages that are in the main waterfalls area and there are also cottages near the parking area. Well, technically, there’s not a designated parking area yet, but since there’s a lot of empty spaces near the falls, park to your heart’s desire. But be very careful as there can be dead coconuts that might fall into your precious vehicles. No vehicle fees as of the moment yet. 4-wheeled vehicles can pass smoothly.
What to Expect?
Upon seeing Tumpag Falls, I suddenly remembered Hagimit Falls in Samal Island. It’s a spacious waterfall and is composed of different tiers (I guess there were about 4). The main falls aren’t really as tall as you can see in Gunhuban Falls. It’s probably a little below the height of Alejos Falls in Bontoc. It probably just 2 or 3 meters high. Though it’s short, it’s still a perfect spot for jumping. I even saw a local climbing up to a nearby tree and jump right into the waterfalls … ala Tarzan. cool!
The stones are slippery so be very careful when going there. There are areas that are perfect swimming spot for kids.
By the way, you can opt not to get any cottages and just pay the entrance fee. The area is spacious enough to accommodate people that have no intentions of paying cottage rentals.
There is no grilling station as of the time of our visit. You can just grill wherever you want. ahha! Just be very responsible enough not to leave trash behind.
Here take a look at our photos and travel video to summarize everything. Enjoy!
2. GUNHUBAN FALLS
How to get there?
Gunhuban Falls is located in Barangay Osmeña, Bato, Leyte. If you are the Sogod area, it should be the first barangay in Bato. Take the road on your left, specifically the one that has a signage of Gunhuban Falls. No, no, we are not going to Tumpag but Gunhuban Falls. Gunhuban and Tumpag share the same road since they are in the same barangay. No, it’s not the same water source (that’s according to a local resident).
On the other hand, if you are from the Maasin/Hilongos area, you go to Bato and take the Bontoc road. You should pass through the Bato Municipal Hall. You should be able to see “Gunhuban Falls” signage at your right. This the road:
Gunhuban Falls is located in the native town in Bato, Leyte and is quickly becoming a summer destination in Eastern Visayas. The Municipality of which the falls is nestled in is rapidly progressing as a commercial hub in southwestern part of the province The beautiful, bluish-green waters of Gunhuban is surrounded by enormous trees and thick vegetation, providing shade to the locals and tourists lounging in the area. The cold, fresh water of Gunhuban Falls never fails to invite its visitors to take a dip in the pool. Aside from swimming, adrenaline seekers and adventure lovers can climb up to high ground and take a 30-feet plunge into the natural, green pool. The sights you’ll enjoy around the falls is the lush forest and shrubs surrounding the area, there are also locals, especially kids who’ll amaze you with their brave stunts and acrobatic dives into the water.
3. Bato Baywalk
It all started with a plan of building a breakwater to protect the coast of Bato, Leyte from the sea waves. Eventually, it turned into a baywalk after seeing its potential as a tourist spot. And indeed the idea came into a reality after it is now gaining popularity. People of all ages from nearby municipalities and even parts of Southern Leyte are visiting the Bato Baywalk for some recreation and enjoyment.
Bato, Leyte is a fourth income class municipality in the Province of Leyte, Philippines. It was awarded 2014 Most Progressive Municipality in Eastern Visayas and is gaining strong development growth over the past years. This productivity can be manifested with the existence of the Bato Baywalk that started its construction in September 2012.
Before we look at the photos of Bato Baywalk, here’s a video I stumbled upon YouTube when it was still under construction sometime in March 2014.
10 Things To Do In Bato Baywalk
1. Take a walk
Bato baywalk is an ideal place for a morning walk or a late afternoon stroll with your friends, kids and homies. Walking may be an underrated form of exercise, but it’s ideal for people of all ages.
2. Keep calm and meditate
Stressed? You can get some air from the sea breeze while you pray with the life-sized statue of Our Lady of Miraculous Medal elevated in the middle of the baywalk.
3. Have a picnic
Bato Baywalk is free to the public. They have lots of cottages and covered benches where you can bring food and drinks.
4. Have fun in the playground
Kids and kids at heart will surely love the children’s playground. They have swings, seesaws, monkey bars, slides and more. I recommend you bring your kids and let them play here than staying at home playing video games.
5. Connect with people
Of course, disconnecting with the internet and your phone is not exclusive to kids. This is a great time to connect with the people around you, bond with your friends and family, talk to them and live with the moment.
6. Sit and relax
What I like about Bato baywalk are the benches and seats scattered around the place. They made sure you can sit and relax while you take a nice view of the environment.
7. Go on a foodtrip
No need to worry when you are hungry, they got you covered. Snacks are available such as burger, pizza, shakes and halo-halo. There are also lots of barbecue stalls to choose from.
8. Hangout and chill
After satisfying your hunger, you can sit back and chill with some cold drinks as well. We all love to eat and drink so Bato baywalk is just the perfect place to hangout with your buddies.
9. Listen to acoustic music or join the disco
During weekdays (Wed-Fri), they have an acoustic session at night. And on Saturdays, there’s a rave party or disco that is free. This would make Bato baywalk a night life hub in South of Leyte.
10. Watch the sunset
And last but not the least, what could be more romantic than watching a beautiful sunset.
COME AND VISIT BATO BAY WALK ITS PERFECT FOR HANGOUT, CHILLING WITH FRIENDS, PICNIC WITH FRIENDS AND FAMILY BOND 🙂 ENJOY AND HAVE FUN GOD BLESS
Bato Leyte Tourist Attraction 