Starting a Business in Maasin City: A Local’s Guide
Thinking of starting a business in Maasin City? A practical starter guide to opportunities, permits and getting found by local customers.
The maasin.city journal
Discover Maasin City
Local guides, food finds, island escapes and practical tips for exploring the capital of Southern Leyte.
Festivals and Events in Maasin City: A Year-Round Guide
Maasin City’s festivals and events — including the Padul-ong Festival in August — plus how to find what’s happening while you’re in town.
The Best Beaches Near Maasin City for a Weekend Escape
Sand, sea and snorkelling — the best beaches and coastal escapes near Maasin City, Southern Leyte, and how to reach them.
Canigao Island: A Perfect Day Trip Near Maasin City
How to visit Canigao Island near Maasin — a white-sand islet off Matalom, Leyte with a lighthouse, clear water and easy camping.
Limasawa Island: The Site of the First Mass in the Philippines
A guide to Limasawa Island in Southern Leyte — the historic site of the first Christian Mass in the Philippines, and how to visit from Maasin City.
Where to Stay in Maasin City: Hotels, Pension Houses and Resorts
A guide to accommodation in Maasin City — from affordable pension houses and city hotels to beachside resorts in Southern Leyte.
15 Things to Do in Maasin City, Southern Leyte
The best things to do in Maasin City — from the Monte Cueva Shrine and the Cathedral of the Assumption to beaches, waterfalls and island day trips.
The Best Cafés in Maasin City for Coffee and Working
Where to find good coffee in Maasin City — cosy cafés for a slow morning, a sweet treat, or a quiet spot to work with Wi-Fi.
The Best Restaurants in Maasin City: Where to Eat
A guide to eating well in Maasin City — from fresh seafood and grills to Filipino comfort food and local Southern Leyte specialties.
How to Get to Maasin City: Flights, Ferries and Buses
The easiest ways to reach Maasin City, Southern Leyte — ferry routes from Cebu, flights via Tacloban and Ormoc, and bus and van connections.
The Complete Travel Guide to Maasin City, Southern Leyte
Everything you need to plan a trip to Maasin City — how to get there, where to stay, what to eat, and the best things to see in Southern Leyte’s capital.