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How to Get to San Juanico Bridge and Other Faqs

Talks have it that the bridge was constructed as President Marcos’ gift to Imelda, it is named San Juanico because it is erected in the San Juanico Strait, some Marcos loyalists also call it Marcos Bridge.

Traveling to San Juanico Bridge for the first time? This detailed and curated travel guide will make it easy for you to navigate your way inside, save money, and maximize your time.

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How to Get to San Juanico Bridge

✓ OPTION 1 (BY JEEPNEY)

Entry Point is in TACLOBAN AIRPORT.

From the airport, take a motorcycle cab to Tacloban City New Bus Terminal. Fare is about PHP 8 ( SGD 0.2 ,$0.15, € 0.12) .
From the Tacloban New Bus Terminal, you may ride a jeepney or bus operating to any point in Samar.Be sure to ride the ones going to Basey or Sta. Rita. Fare for Jeepney is PHP 20 ( SGD$ 0.5 ,US$ 0.4, € 0.33) .
Going back to Tacloban, you can ride the Tacloban – San Juanico jeepney.

✓ OPTION 2 (BY MOTORCYCLE CAB)

Hire a tricycle so you can experience all the sights and sounds.Fare is about PHP 100 ( SGD$ 2.5 ,US$ 2, € 1.7) – PHP 150 ( SGD$ 3.75 ,US$ 3, € 2.5) . .

✓ OPTION 3 (BY PRIVATE VEHICLES)

Exact Location: Pan-Philippine Hwy, Tacloban, Leyte Province Philippines

Search for ‘ San Juanico Bridge’ via Waze or Google Maps. (It is a wee-bit expensive).

Note: You may also try to book a GRABTAXI which is now on Beta Mode in Tacloban, to get there faster and conveniently.

Below is the Map with different routes from Tacloban Airport to San Juanico Bridge.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs)

What’s in San Juanico Bridge?

Tacloban City – The San Juanico Bridge connecting the provinces of Samar and Leyte is one of the monumental projects under Former President Ferdinand Marcos’ administration. The bridge is an arch-shaped truss bridge,

It is known to be the longest bridge in the Philippines spanning a body of seawater with a length of 2.162 kilometers (1.34 mi) and a width of 10.620 meters supported by 43 spans.

Pretty much all of the students in Leyte experienced being toured in the city of Tacloban during one of the school tours. I remembered that our bus drop us off at the middle span of the bridge for us to take some pictures. Then, they just picked at up at the same spot where they drop us off.

Nevertheless, you come for the bridge but stay for the sights. Because it connects two islands, you get to see the ocean, the clear skies, the greenery, and the architecture of the bridge all within eyesight. It’s really fascinating to see, especially early in the morning or during sunset.

Getting to the San Juanico bridge is easy enough, especially if you’ve got a car. If you wanna take in the sights, though, you’re going to have to park near either entrance and take a bit of a walk on the bridge.

It definitely isn’t a tourist-friendly attraction, but the view is worth it!!

They also add some lights on the bridge. Check the light show schedule here.

Estimated time to spend in the place?

You will spend around 15 minutes – 30 minutes in this place.

Are food and drinks available in the area?

There are no food stalls.

How much is the Entrance Fee and Other Noted Fees?

Free! The best things in life are free! *winks*

Opening and Closing Time?

Mondays to Sundays:
- Open 24 hours

Parking Space?

Available and is FREE. You can park before reaching the bridge. Then walk your way through the bridge. Just ask permission to the Guards on Duty.

When is the best time to visit the place?

Do not do it during rush hours. I would suggest Saturday or Sunday or any night after 7 pm.

Tips for Public Transports

Public transport consists of local busses, jeepneys and tricycle motorcycles.

a). The local bus (Minibus) services are not a reliable transport service as they run from the city to their destination when they have a full or very near full bus load and return to the city under the same condition.

b). Jeepneys are reliable as they keep running their routes allowing you to hop on or off as required for a very economical cost. Jeepneys allow for a good view and conversations with locals to further your local experiences.

c). Tricycle motorcycles are the most reliable as you hire them for the journey. Most tricycle motorcycle drivers are very knowledgeable and willing to share local knowledge and advice are also very eager to answer your questions and personally ensure you are well looked after.

Finally, most hotels have arrangements with local tour providers and can arrange multi destination local tours at a moderate cost.

You may also want to see 13 Best Things to Do in Ormoc, Leyte.

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