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OP Hill and Breakneck Ridge - Capoocan Leyte

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This eye-catching grassy hill is more appealing when you pass the Leyte-Lemon-Tacloban national highway. The hill is situated within the boundary between barangay Belen, barangay Limon and barangay Cabul-an The place is a wonderful destination with 360° breathtaking views and landscapes. Here, you’ll get a chance to see the Carigara Bay, the Biliran island, nearby towns, the winding Leyte river, and the imposing Amandiwing mountain range. To reach the site, Look for a local guide in sitio Marag-ing and hike uphill for about 30 minutes. Mostly the trail is covered with cogon grasses, so you must wear appropriate clothes to protect you from grass cuts. And also don't forget to bring enough water with you. OP hill is a part of the historical Breakneck Ridge that was just separated by the national highway. This hill was once used as a vantage point by the Japanese soldiers during the World War 2 hence the American forces called the place as Observation Post or OP hill when they se