San Juanico Bridge View Deck
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The best seat for Eastern Visayas' most famous bridge! The San Juanico Bridge View Deck on the Tacloban side has a long suspended boardwalk facing the steel arches as they curve across the strait to Samar, with little green islets dotting the water. Walk the deck, take the classic shot of the S-shaped span and stay for the sunset over the water!
Go before 2 PM today. Rain likely after.
- 30 min to 1 hrTime to spend
- Late afternoon to sunset, any time of year.Best time to go
- Free entryEntrance and budget
- Jeep or van gets you thereNo car needed
What to do here
- Walk the suspended boardwalk
- Photograph the S-curve of the bridge
- Watch the sunset over the strait
Know before you go
Use the view deck instead of stopping on the highway shoulder.
Heavy trucks are rerouted while repairs continue; expect traffic controls near the bridge.
Parking by the view deck.
Free to visit.
The San Juanico Bridge View Deck on the Tacloban side has a long suspended boardwalk facing the steel arches as they curve across the strait to Samar, with little green islets dotting the water.
Walk the deck, take the classic shot of the S-shaped span and stay for the sunset over the water!
Where it is
Maharlika Highway, Tacloban City, Leyte (Leyte side of the bridge)
No car neededNorth of downtown Tacloban on the Maharlika Highway, just before the bridge. Jeepneys and vans bound for Samar use this road.
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FAQ
Is the bridge open?
Yes. It reopened to two-way traffic in December 2025 with a 15-ton load limit while repairs continue.
What is at the view deck?
A 450-meter suspended deck and an 80-meter walkway facing the bridge, plus comfort rooms.
When is the best time?
Late afternoon into sunset, for warm light on the steel arches.