By air

Nearest airports to Maasin are sorted by the distance to the airport from the city centre.

   Iloilo Airport (distanced approximately 23 km)
   Evelio Javier Airport (Antique Airport) (distanced approximately 57 km)
   Bacolod Airport (distanced approximately 61 km)
   Roxas Airport (distanced approximately 86 km)
   Kalibo Airport (distanced approximately 88 km)
 

The Guinsohotan Cave, Maasin Cathedral, Gaviola Plaza, Camp Danao Forest Park, Maasin Zoo and Adventure Park, The Lady of Assumption at the Jalleca Hills, Monte Cueva Shrine

The Guinsohotan Cave

The Guinsohotan Cave is a large subterranean cave, 15 km from the city center and 276 meters above sea level. Those who do enter the cave by wading or swimming can find small “in-cave” waterfalls, bats and impressive rock formations. The water coming out of Guinsuhotan Cave flows down in cascades to form a natural lagoon, Cagnitoan Lagoon, frequently visited by bathers and patrons of cool therapeutic treatment. These two sights, which belong more or less together, are placed in Barangay Cagnitoan and can be reached from Barangay Ibarra by using a Habal-habal. The last part of the way is a walking part: you pass by small groups of houses, fields and palms. In the background there are the mountains covered by large vegetation.

Maasin Cathedral

Maasin Cathedral built in the 17th century is probably not only the biggest, but also the oldest church in Maasin City. It is a diocesan seat since 1968. It shares its history with Don Anatalio

Gaviola Plaza

Gaviola Plaza which is dedicated to a former mayor of Maasin. It still is one of the highly recommended stumping points for tourists as well as for locals.

Camp Danao Forest Park

Camp Danao Forest Park is located 335 m. above sea level and 15 km away from the city proper. It hosted the 2010 BSP (Boy Scout of the Philippines) National Activity. The sprawling forested area has a man-made lake and will contain one of Southern Leyte’s tourism hub
    
Maasin Zoo and Adventure Park

Maasin Zoo and Adventure Park (soft-opening in early 2012). One of the specialties of this zoo will be that the animals will not be kept in cages but be separated from the spectator by “natural” barricades.

The Lady of Assumption at the Jalleca Hills

The Lady of Assumption at the Jalleca Hills is the tallest privately-owned shrine in the Philippines. The statue itself and the nearby chapel can be reached by using a stairway with more than 300 steps and is located at 104 m above sea level in Barangay Mantahan. It is one of the most visited religious landmarks in Southern Leyte. Not only during daytime, this impressive landmark can be seen already from far but even at night as it is illuminated.

Monte Cueva Shrine

Monte Cueva Shrine,also known as the Shrine of Our Lady of the Assumption and the Most Precious Blood of Jesus, is a donation by the philanthropists Odong and Loring Chung to the Diocese of Maasin. It offers a refuge to pilgrims and devotees. A 30-foot Marian icon perches from a highland over the Via Crucis and Resurrection. A cathedral within the cave is the coup-de-grace to the natural wonder, situated 2km from Maasin City.

September - November

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