Palo Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
municipality of the Philippines in the province of Leyte
About Palo
Palo, with a population of about 70,000 as of 2015, is the religious and historic center of Leyte. It houses the seat of theArchdiocese of Palo, based on the Palo Cathedral, the 16th–century church rising at the downtown and one of Palo's tourist draws. Palo is also historic as the site of Douglas MacArthur's famous landing in October 20, 1944, fulfilling the promise to liberate the Philippines from the Japanese duringWorld War II.
Top Attractions in Palo
Explore the best things to see and do in Palo:
- ★Hill 522
- ★MacArthur Landing Memorial National Park
- ★Palo Cathedral
Where to Eat in Palo
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Acacia
- 🍴Kandingan/Bulaloan ha Palo
- 🍴MnM's Kubo Foodhouse
- 🍴Seafood and Ribs Warehouse
Where to Stay in Palo
- 🏨Kugville
- 🏨The Oriental Leyte
Palo Travel Guide Sections
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