National Park "Mahagnao Volcano" is one of the largest national parks of the Philippines, established in 1937. It covers an area of 635 hectares. easiest way to Get here from the city of Tacloban – the bus journey only takes about an hour. The best time to visit is from September to may, when the island of Leyte is the dry season.

The main attractions of the Park are two lakes located in the crater of a volcano, cool freshwater lake Mahagnao and warm lake Malegam with emerald water. The latter is perfect for swimming, and boating. And connected lakes trail, covered with old trees. In the waters of Melasma love to fish the inhabitants of the nearby village of Burauen.

The Park attracts tourists with its amazing landscapes and incredible wildlife – while traveling in a protected area you can see the whole scattering of exotic flowers, including orchids and lilies, giant ferns, a variety of tropical shrubs, beautiful birds. On the way often dazzling waterfalls, the most famous of which is the waterfall Ginnivan, and rapid streams.

Another popular tourist attraction in the Park is the volcano Mahagnao, also known as Casibos. It is a dormant volcano located near the villages of La Paz and Burauen in Leyte province. The altitude of Mahagnao – 860 meters, and its walls of the crater are covered with forests. The last eruption of Mahagnao was registered in 1895.

In the Park you can stay overnight on the shores of lake Mahagnao a small camp, which can accommodate 30 to 40 guests.