Marabut Samar has remarkable rock formation that continuously attract tourist to visit the town.
These captivating rock formations have pool, caves, endangered species and made of karst limestone.
Some of these can even be seen on the national highway of Marabut Samar.
So, what makes Marabut a good place to visit?
Marabut Samar
The Municipality of Marabut is located in the province of Samar in the Philippines.
A 5th class municipality in Samar, Marabut consists of twenty four (24) barangays in total.
Barangays or brgy. (also knowns as barrio to the Filipinos) is a term which means village or district.
Philippines has 7,000 plus islands and many of these are hidden gems that are starting to be discovered by the locals.
If you were to ask me, I can say that Marabut Samar without a doubt is one of the best places that has wonderful attractions in Eastern Visayas.
It is 39.6 kilometer far from Tacloban City and about an hour and 30 minutes travel.
From Tacloban City you will cross the iconic San Juanico Bridge.
This municipality is very accessible to the public nowadays because of all the public transportation we have.
Marabut Samar is famous for its stunning rock formation, crystal clear blue water and pristine white sand beach.
This town has everything you are looking for, and the good news is – now you don’t need to fly to Palawan or Boracay to have an island getaway.
Let’s take a look at the pride of Marabut Samar and appreciate the beauty of its nature.
Madung-Badong Islets
Madung-Badong Islets is located in Brgy. Pinalangga, Marabut Samar.
This islet has an opening at the back that will take you to the cave where you can swim and explore.
The people of Marabut constructed a statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary inside this impressive rock formation.
Tooth Islets
According to the Marabut Tourism Office, the Tooth Islet is considered to be the signature tourism mark of Marabut Samar.
This century old rock formation is believed to be a giant shark tooth by the native people.
Kapuruan Group of Islets
Kapuruan Group of Islets is composed of three islets.
It is known for its white sand beach and coral reefs which makes it a good place for swimming and snorkeling.
The Kapuruan Group of Islets Fisherfolks Association (KAGRIFA) is an organization of authorized people to preserve and protect the area.
They offer tour and leisure to local and tourist.
Marakitdakit Islet (Parola or Lighthouse)
Marakitdakit Islet or Parola is located in Brgy. Amambucale, Marabut Samar.
This was built by the Spaniards back in the 16th century.
To this day, Marakitdakit is the only lighthouse that sits on a volcanic rock.
Conclusion
I spent most of my summer time in Marabut Samar growing up.
And I have had the opportunity to explore and experience its wonderful tourist attractions.
For me, the fact that you are facing the pacific ocean and have a mountain view on the other side is what makes living in this town the greatest of all time.
I always felt like we were living with the best of both world in Marabut.
I have only been to Madung-Badong Islets out of this four islets, however I have seen all these rock formations from a far and totally such a breath-taking view.
One summer time, my friends an I planned on a trip to Madung-Badong for an outing.
The outing was specifically with my brothers and sisters in Christ or known as Youth For Christ to other people.
From the town of Marabut Samar we ride on a boat to get to the islet.
When we got there we were welcomed by a huge rock formation that has a pool inside the cave.
I remember Madung-Badong to be very inviting and it has a crystal clear blue water.
When you get inside the cave the water can be really deep since you are now officially in the middle of the pacific ocean.
You are free to swim and even do diving if you want, but please swim or dive at your own risk.
All of my friends from town are good swimmers and they have been diving in deep ocean water all their lives.
I have also seen birds, bats and stalagmite while in the cave.
If you are not familiar with places like this, we have a saying and a reminder that when you are inside you have to be very cautious and be as silent as possible.
I highly recommend that you contact the local government of Marabut Samar or their Tourism office for assistance in case you are planning for a tour in any of these rock formations.
It is always safe and reliable to have a local authority that know the area and can give you fun facts about these attractions.
Also, do remember that some days might have bad waves and it is not safe to travel by boat so you have to take that into consideration as well.
Philippines has been consistently named to be the home of the most beautiful islands in the world, and won awards for having the best island in the whole world.
As a Filipino, I am extremely proud and honored to call the Philippines my home country.
With all the wonderful nature Marabut Samar has, I can truly say that this place is one of the Philippines hidden gems.
Source and photo credit: Marabut Tourism
