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Tourism

Tourist
Spots/Attraction
Gunhuban Falls is potential for tourist attraction that is
located at the east of the town proper of Bato. About 20
minutes ride along the National Highway going to Bontoc up to
the the junction of the road going to Buli and Sto Nino. From
the national highway Gunhuban Falls is Approximately 2 kms.
This Waterfalls is in Gunhuban River that emties to Tugawihan
River. The municipality of Bato has been awarded as the
regional winner as the Cleanest Island Body of Water. The area
potential for development in which the Local Sanggunian
recently declares it to be a Municipal Park that covers more
or less 0.50 hectares. Gunhuban Falls attracts local tousist
and visitors because of its beautiful scenery and place for
recreation like bathing, swimming and diving. The LGU as well
as the barangay officials of Buli are providing initial
facilities such as kiosk, dressing room and eating tables.

Traditional/Cultural Activity
During town fiesta celebration of the feast of Sr. Santo Nino,
Sinulog Festival is often held inviting contingents coming
from neighboring towns of Leyte, Southern Leyte and from other
neighboring provinces.
Ecotourism
Another tourist attraction is the Danajon Reefs, Dawahon
Island is accessible by motor bancas where the MCPI has
constructed the building with rooms and toilet for visitors ar
tourist. Attractions are recreational such as opportunities
for snorkelers and scuba divers to view a beautiful array of
sea life and marine environment.
Reference :http://elgu.ncc.gov.ph/ecommunity/bato
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