15minutes from Catbalogan City proper
An air, sea and road gateway on Buri Island, about 15 minutes from Catbalogan City proper.
Key features and connectivity
- NewNew Buri Circumferential RoadLinks the island's three barangays and opens access to tourism, residential and commercial areas
- ProposedProposed Catbalogan Deep SeaportA potential maritime gateway for trade, logistics and tourism
- PotentialMercedes Business DistrictLinkage to an emerging commercial, industrial and logistics center
- PotentialSamar Agricultural HubConnection to Samar's agricultural production, processing and distribution
Development opportunities
Tourism and hospitality
Hotels, beach resorts, boutique accommodations, villas and serviced residences
Coastal and eco-tourism
Beach experiences, nature trails, coastal activities and green spaces
Leisure and wellness
Water sports, restaurants, cafes, entertainment and wellness facilities
Residential and island lifestyle
Waterfront communities, vacation homes and retirement living
Commercial and mixed-use
Retail, restaurants, offices, tourism services and convenience centers
Logistics and support services
Airport services, transport, warehousing, distribution and food enterprises
Development vision
An integrated growth corridor connecting the airport with tourism, commerce, residential, logistics and agriculture across Catbalogan City, Buri Island, the proposed deep seaport and the Mercedes Business District.