Spanning 2.16 kilometers, the San Juanico Bridge still holds the record as the longest bridge in the Philippines.
It connects Tacloban City on the Leyte side and Santa Rita town on the Samar side. The bridge crosses the San Juanico strait, reportedly the world’s narrowest since it’s only two kilometers wide at its most narrow point.
It offers many picturesque views, especially of the San Juanico Strait with its lovely islets of the province.
The 34-year-old steel structure is just 10 minutes away from the Tacloban City center. It is accessible by jeepney, bus, motorcycle, or private vehicle.
Constructed in 1973 during the administration of the late President Ferdinand Marcos, the bridge is supported by 43 spans that rise 41 meters above the sea.
The views from the bridge are fantastic and include the islets near the bridge as well as the strait’s thousand whirlpools.
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