MacArthur National Park

MACARTHUR NATIONAL PARK

The McArthur Landing Site in Palo, Leyte was created to commemorate Gen. Douglas MacArthur famous parting words “I Shall Return” that he made good of his promise before he left the country after its downfall to the Japanese Imperial Army during World War II. This famous event took place on October 20, 1944. The Allied landing on Leyte Island’sea shores was a pivotal moment in the history of the War in the Pacific and in the human struggle for liberty. Worth a visit.

This most important historical memorial makes for great pictures. The statues are very lifelike.

Thank God for America!

There is an icecream seller at the road and other small shops nearby.

The Memorial is just down the road from the 10 month old Oriental Hotel in Palo, three or fouir kilkometres from Robinson's Tacloban mall.

Even as a tourist spot, it's quite peaceful. There are not much stalls selling stuff, which is good. The place is right next to the sea, and it's very relaxing. You can bring along stuff for a picnic if you want. I just hope the local government could fix up the area with friendship plaques from all over the world, because it's really educational.