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Information about San Pedro Island

4.7
207 Google reviews
Type
Island
Location
San Pedro Island, Hinunangan, Philippines
Distance From City Center
4.0 km
Family-friendly
Yes
Average rating
4.7
Number of reviews
207

San Pedro Island

San Pedro Island in Leyte

Off the coast of Hinunangan, Southern Leyte are small ‘twin’ islands named after the patron saints of the town, San Pedro and San Pablo. These two islands offer quiet, white pebble beaches, undisturbed marine life, and scenic sunrise and sunset views without the usual hefty price of popular beaches. Anyone is free to camp, surf, scuba dive, and snorkel on both islands, but they need to bring their own equipment and keep the shores clean.

The bigger one, San Pedro Island, is also known to the locals as Pong Dako, which means “big island.” It has a community of fewer than 500 people and has limited electricity, which only runs from 6 PM to 6 AM with an allotted time for charging electronic devices (6:30 PM to 9 PM). 

Removed from modern distractions, visitors are free to visit the beach and spot the wildlife living on the island. Visitors can rent cottages with abuhan, a built-in fire pit where they can grill food. It’s best to bring the things you need (food, sports, and camping equipment), as there are no big establishments nearby.

Tickets and entry

Entrance is free, but everyone who visits the island is expected to clean up after themselves.

Best time to visit

The best time to visit San Pedro Island and the rest of Southern Leyte is during the dry months of November to May. This also coincides with whale shark season in the province.
 

Frequently asked questions

Where is San Pedro Island?

San Pedro Island is located in Southern Leyte, off the coast of the municipality of Hinunangan.

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