If you’re planning to spend your vacation on Surigao del Sur while sticking to your travel budget, check out this recommended itinerary and list of travel tips. It gives adventure-seekers and travellers with marvelous waterfalls, magical rivers, great sights and breath taking vistas that will keep you at awe for a long time.
Surigao del Sur offers three items on your checklist: nature, adventure and good food.
What to see:
Tinuy-an Falls
Known as the “Niagara of the Philippines,” Tinuy-an Falls is the whitest, foamiest, mistiest waterfalls in the Philippines. It’s 100 meters wide and 26 meters tall, and tourists can swim in the water and picnic at the edge. The name Tinuy-an means “babalik-balikan,” or “a place you’ll keep going back to.
Surigao del Sur offers three items on your checklist: nature, adventure and good food.
What to see:
Tinuy-an Falls
Known as the “Niagara of the Philippines,” Tinuy-an Falls is the whitest, foamiest, mistiest waterfalls in the Philippines. It’s 100 meters wide and 26 meters tall, and tourists can swim in the water and picnic at the edge. The name Tinuy-an means “babalik-balikan,” or “a place you’ll keep going back to.
Enchanted River, Hinatuan
One hour (and some rough roads) from Bislig proper is the Enchanted River, located in the nearby town of Hinatuan. Its name comes from its otherworldly blue waters and how, according to legend, people were unable to catch the fish that swam here. And some articles are saying that once you swim in here you cannot reach its bottom. These days, the law prohibits fishing in the Enchanted River—but you can swim with them. Dive in! it is also connected to the open sea, visitors also have the option for island hopping by renting a boat.
One hour (and some rough roads) from Bislig proper is the Enchanted River, located in the nearby town of Hinatuan. Its name comes from its otherworldly blue waters and how, according to legend, people were unable to catch the fish that swam here. And some articles are saying that once you swim in here you cannot reach its bottom. These days, the law prohibits fishing in the Enchanted River—but you can swim with them. Dive in! it is also connected to the open sea, visitors also have the option for island hopping by renting a boat.
International Doll House Tour
Over 500 dolls are housed in this unique museum found in Barangay Cumawas, Bislig–Korean dolls, Russian dolls, you name it, you’ll find it there. Proceeds from the entrance fee go to children in need and to relief operations for areas hit by storms. It is located beside Ocean View Restaurant.
Over 500 dolls are housed in this unique museum found in Barangay Cumawas, Bislig–Korean dolls, Russian dolls, you name it, you’ll find it there. Proceeds from the entrance fee go to children in need and to relief operations for areas hit by storms. It is located beside Ocean View Restaurant.
What to do:
Mud skim boarding at Chocolate beach
If you want to have fun and be stinky with your friends, families and colleagues, the dense beach of saltwater and mud is a perfect training ground for beginner skimboarders—you don’t sink as easily as you think. All you need to bring is a soap for a good bath afterwards.
Mud skim boarding at Chocolate beach
If you want to have fun and be stinky with your friends, families and colleagues, the dense beach of saltwater and mud is a perfect training ground for beginner skimboarders—you don’t sink as easily as you think. All you need to bring is a soap for a good bath afterwards.
C-Fish Cage N Sand Bars Resort
If you want to experience a life in the middle of the sea with fishes, here’s a good place for you. It isn’t fancy like the other places you’ve been in but you’ll surely enjoy your stay here. Who wouldn’t like to experience life at the middle of the see with a lot of fishes surrounding you? NO ONE. In here, you’ll get to try the freshest of the fresh seafood available. Seafood’s are freshly catch upon ordering, you can see the staff catching fishes, lobsters, crabs and a lot more. You will pass by the Enchanted River before you reach this place.
If you want to experience a life in the middle of the sea with fishes, here’s a good place for you. It isn’t fancy like the other places you’ve been in but you’ll surely enjoy your stay here. Who wouldn’t like to experience life at the middle of the see with a lot of fishes surrounding you? NO ONE. In here, you’ll get to try the freshest of the fresh seafood available. Seafood’s are freshly catch upon ordering, you can see the staff catching fishes, lobsters, crabs and a lot more. You will pass by the Enchanted River before you reach this place.
Surf in town of Lanuza
If you’re into surfing Lanuza in Surigao del Sur is noted as a surfing destination in addition to the already famous Siargao with its various surfing areas from Reef Breaks to Beach Breaks. Its surfing season is between the months of November to March where big waves are in constant motion.
They also celebrate Lanuza Surfing Festival that is held annually. Lanuza’s perfect long right hander that rolls along the sandy bottom of the river mouth is best for classic longboard surfers but also excellent for short boards too. Minutes away are a series of barreling reef breaks. The waves of Lanuza Bay offer something for all skill levels, from beginners to professionals.
If you’re into surfing Lanuza in Surigao del Sur is noted as a surfing destination in addition to the already famous Siargao with its various surfing areas from Reef Breaks to Beach Breaks. Its surfing season is between the months of November to March where big waves are in constant motion.
They also celebrate Lanuza Surfing Festival that is held annually. Lanuza’s perfect long right hander that rolls along the sandy bottom of the river mouth is best for classic longboard surfers but also excellent for short boards too. Minutes away are a series of barreling reef breaks. The waves of Lanuza Bay offer something for all skill levels, from beginners to professionals.
What to eat:
Ginataang Alimango (Crab in coconut milk).
This town is really abundant in sea foods. Look at this yummy steamed crabs and squash, simmered in coconut milk and seasoned with spices and finger chilies.
Ginataang Alimango (Crab in coconut milk).
This town is really abundant in sea foods. Look at this yummy steamed crabs and squash, simmered in coconut milk and seasoned with spices and finger chilies.
Daing na isda (dried fish)
The favorite dish of most Pinoy, the dish that all masses can afford. Daing is one of the cheapest method of food preservation. The usual procedure is by sun-drying the salted fish to remove the moisture from the meat.
The favorite dish of most Pinoy, the dish that all masses can afford. Daing is one of the cheapest method of food preservation. The usual procedure is by sun-drying the salted fish to remove the moisture from the meat.
Squid Kinilaw (Raw squid salad)
Kinilaw is a popular Filipino dish and is basically made with raw fish and vinegar. But in Cantilan, they have their own variation. They are serving squid instead of fish.
Kinilaw is a popular Filipino dish and is basically made with raw fish and vinegar. But in Cantilan, they have their own variation. They are serving squid instead of fish.