Maasin City

City · Southern Leyte

Maasin City.

Southern Leyte's tranquil capital — caves, ridgelines, and dive gateways.

About Maasin City

Maasin is a laid-back coastal city and the jumping-off point for Southern Leyte's famous diving and whale-shark encounters. Climb to mountain shrines, explore cool caves, and watch the sun dip over Sogod Bay.

Things to discover

Monte Cueva Shrine

A cave chapel set into a hillside with city views.

Sogod Bay diving

Whale sharks, walls, and macro life a short hop away.

Limasawa Island

Historic site of the first Easter Mass in the Philippines.

Tourism spots

The places worth building a trip around.

Photo gallery

A look around Maasin City.