Name: San Juanico Bridge
Address: Pan-Philippine Hwy, Tacloban, Leyte Province
Rating: 4.5

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The San Juanico Bridge, is an arch-shaped truss bridge in the Philippines stretching from Samar to Leyte crossing the San Juanico Strait. It is part of the Pan-Philippine Highway. It is the longest bridge in the Philippines spanning a body of water...more

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reysanraagas

Marikina, Philippines

77

Reviewed 2 weeks ago

Longest Bridge in the Philippines

San Juanico Bridge connects Tacloban, Leyte and Santa Rita, Samar spanning total length of 2,164 meters. We rented a service (PhP1,500 including van, driver and fuels) to visit different tourist spots in Tacloban City including the San Juanico Bridge (if you use public transport, you...More

Date of experience: March 2019

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alcor1922

Alameda, California

9722

Reviewed February 12, 2019

A Bucket List Destination Fulfilled

One of the highlights of our trip in Leyte is crossing over the San Juanico Bridge. The bridge stood the test of times. It is one of the first engineering marvels of the late President Ferdinand Marcos that connects the Visayan islands of Samar and...More

Date of experience: November 2018

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gargard

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

1212

Reviewed December 28, 2018 via mobile

Like a Bridge over Troubled Waters

With historical significance. Connecting Samar and Leyte. If you’re in Tacloban, don’t forget to drop by at this very important landmark. It’s just a jeepney ride from the Tacloban market, like 15 minutes. The view is spectacular especially once you are at the top of...More

Date of experience: December 2018

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Loislim

Davao City, Philippines

27462

Reviewed December 11, 2018

Scenic bridge

It was a beautiful sight after coming from Tacloban .. the snaking design, the beautiful islets on both sides... awesome views.

Date of experience: December 2018

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1965Wade

104

Reviewed December 2, 2018 via mobile

Just okay

The best part is looking down on a couple of beautiful islands. Be sure to stop on the "top" for a photo opportunity.

Date of experience: April 2018

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lukej235

8120

Reviewed November 29, 2018

It's a bridge

It's a bridge, I don't consider the view anything to get excited about. However if you want to cross the water on land then its perfect for you.

Date of experience: December 2017

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iamanndeeonlyone

41

Reviewed October 16, 2018 via mobile

A Bridge that Connects

I actually passed this bridge many times before. This bridge is the longest in the Philippines. This was built during Marcos regime. It's one of the successful projects of his administration. This bridge connects Leyte and Samar. Once you are on the staight part of...More

Date of experience: November 2017

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Bing P

Cebu City, Philippines

6737

Reviewed October 14, 2018 via mobile

Strong as Ever

This is my second time to visit this bridge, way back in 2002 when we just passed by towards Samar. I think the LGU made a retouch of the bridge because it looks better as compared few years back. You can feel the vibration on...More

Date of experience: October 2018

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amayajoelsv

Taguig City, Philippines

7110

Reviewed September 19, 2018

a marvellous work from man

a marvellous work from man, two island connected by one bridge, the longest bridge in the Philippines. to get the place you can ride a Jeepney from the terminal in Tacloban or rent a tricycle .

Date of experience: February 2018

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EconomyWanderer

San Mateo, Philippines

296

Reviewed September 18, 2018

An Enchanted Bridge

It was raining that day, my colleague and I are eager to have a picture near the bridge before we return to Manila.... Jeep/multicab will drop you 500m away from the bridge and the rain fell heavier like discouraging us to go but we went...More

Date of experience: October 2017

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17emanuelb

How to go MacArthur Leyte from tacloban city using public transportation? How much per person? Thank you in advance

January 28, 2019|

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Sorry I’m not from the place. I’m also from Manila. Mc Arthur landmark in Leyte was not in our itinerary when we get there. It was on opposite direction going to San Juanico Bridge. You have option to ride via jeepney or... More

Nancy N

and how to get back from San Juanico?

May 2, 2017|

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There's a lot of vehicles going to Tacloban passing by san juanico bridge

Lezahjoy

How do I get there using public transportation from Tacloban City?

November 8, 2016|

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From the Tacloban New Bus Terminal, you may ride a jeepney or bus plying to any point in Samar. If I may suggest, you may take the ones going to Basey or Sta. Rita. Going back to Tacloban, you can ride the Tacloban- San... More