Overview
Palo is the religious and historic center of Leyte, serving as the seat of the Archdiocese of Palo. The town draws visitors to the 16th-century Palo Cathedral, which hosted Pope Francis' visit and commemorates Typhoon Haiyan victims.
Day Trips · History
Before you go
History
The MacArthur Landing Memorial National Park marks the October 20, 1944 landing site of General Douglas MacArthur.
Religion
Palo Cathedral (1596) is the seat of the Archdiocese of Palo and hosted Pope Francis' 2015 visit.
Safety
Like all Philippine coastal areas, Palo is vulnerable to typhoons; check weather during storm season (June-December).
Transport
Palo is along the Maharlika Highway (Asian Highway 26), accessible by jeepney or van from Tacloban in about 30-45 minutes.