Canhugas Nature Park
About
Two faces of the Pacific in one park! On one side, huge waves smash into jagged limestone cliffs and send spray flying. Just behind the rocks, calm, glass-clear pools sit perfectly still, ready for a dip. Add caves with sunlight pouring through holes in the ceiling, and you've got Eastern Samar's most complete coastal stop. Wild, dramatic and very photogenic!
Dry until sunset (5:17 PM). Good time to go!
- 1 to 2 hrsTime to spend
- A calm, sunny day with lower waves; check the tide with your guide.Best time to go
- About ₱20 per personValue · Great value
- Canhugas is in Hernani, Eastern Samar, about three hours by road from Tacloban.Getting there
What to do here
- Watch the waves crash on the cliffs
- Swim in the calm natural pools
- Explore the sunlit limestone caves
Know before you go
Never swim on the open-sea side; the Pacific waves here are powerful.
The limestone is sharp; wear sturdy water shoes.
Eastern Samar faces typhoons; skip the trip during storm warnings.
Parking at the entrance.
PHP20 per person entrance in 2026. A guided Hernani tour that included Canhugas and Ginduyanan Cove cost PHP1,300 (per tour) in 2026.
Where it is
Hernani, Eastern Samar
By commuteCanhugas is in Hernani, Eastern Samar, about three hours by road from Tacloban. Many visitors book a Hernani tour through local homestays that also covers Ginduyanan Cove; from the entrance, a short trail leads to the cliffs.
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FAQ
Can you swim at Canhugas Nature Park?
Yes, in the calm natural pools behind the rocks; stay away from the open-sea side.
How far is Canhugas from Tacloban?
About three hours by road.
What else is in the park?
Limestone caves with natural skylights and viewpoints over the Pacific.