Lake Danao is a guitar-shaped lake covering an area of 148 hectares. Viewed from
the top, it looks like an uncut diamond thrown into a rugged topography of verdant
growth, glimmering with magnificence. Hemmed by the cloudcapped Amandiwin
mountain range, the lake is about 15 kilometers northeast of Ormoc City and is only a
half hour drive along the all-weather Tongonan national road.
Lake Danao Natural Park, Leyte
The lake is about 2,600 feet above sea level. Its cool green waters harmoniously blend with the evergreen forest of the surrounding hills. Its surrounding forests is rich in flora and fauna, a panorama of unspoiled nature. The plateau overlooking the lake
accentuates the beauty of its shore which gleams with pebbles scattered everywhere like random polka dots thrown on a green persian carpet. With its cool atmosphere, peaceful and serene surroundings, the lake offers a wholesome feeling of security.
The Lake was adjudged as the cleanest body of water in Region 8 for three
consecutive years.
Ormoc City is nature's city. It is a vast landscape of monochromatic greens. It has a fine
portrait of humble and hardworking people determined to grow quietly and co-exist with
nature.
Situated in the northwestern part of the island of Leyte, the city is home to several
interesting scenic beauty which can recharge both the body and the spirit.
