Hidden jewels of Surigao del Sur

Britania Group of Islands | Photo by: http://thetravelteller.com

Cagwait Beach | Photo by: Jojie Alcantara

Enchanted River | Photo by: Jojie Alcantara

 

Hinayagan Cave | Photo by: Glenn Peñaranda

Lake 77 | Photo by: Glenn Peñaranda

Tinuy-an Falls | Photo by: Glenn Peñaranda

4-tiered Tinuy-an Falls

Dear Sole Sisters,

       Ever since I saw your post about the Philippine 21-day Challenge, I have been contemplating on putting up a post that would showcase the beauty of my hometown, Bislig, Surigao del Sur. I know that Lois has been to Surigao recently but I believe that she has not seen the rest of the hidden jewels of Surigao del Sur.

Some of the marvels that we have:

• Britania Group of Islands - this is a collection of 24 islands and islets scattered at the Lianga Bay facing the Pacific Ocean. (http://thetraveteller.com)
• Cagwait Beach - Cagwait White Beach Resort also known before as “Waikiki Beach” of the Philippines as called by famous pilot Charles Lindberg, located in the town of Cagwait, province of Surigao del Sur. In modern times, this beach, was credited as “Boracay of Caraga”.(www.caraganon.com)
• Enchanted River - One of the most magnificent bodies of water in the Philippines – the Enchanted Hinatuan River. True to its name, the river looks fascinating with its majestic blue water.(http://www.wayph.com/enchanted-river-hinatuan-surigao-del-sur)
• Hinayagan Cave - The first cave is 100 meters in length, 15 meters radius entrance with creek water coming in and Miniature Falls. The sunlight passes through the 10 meter diameter opening in the middle ceiling. It also has 50 meter wide swimming area that leads to the entrance of the second cave. You can also find an underground river and stalactites that are mostly forming elephant trunks and balusters. While the second cave is 1,800 in length and there is a waterfalls in the mid part of it. (http://www.bislig-philippines.com)
• Lake 77 - Lake 77 is a newly discovered tourist destination in Barangay Mone, Bislig City. Good for picnic, fishing and boating with cottage. (http://www.bislig-philippines.com)
• Tinuy-an Falls - 95 feet wide with an 180 feet plunge from its three cascading falls – this is the image that earned Tinuyan Falls the moniker Little Niagara. This is also the very reason why, when visiting Mindanao for a backpack adventure, you must never forget to include in your itinerary a pit stop adventure in these wondrous falls located in Bislig City, Surigao del Sur. (http://www.wayph.com/tinuy-an-falls-bislig-city-surigao-del-sur)

      
       Some of the reasons why you should include our little town in your itenirary is that first, we are along the way when you are traveling from Surigao or Cagayan (which are both entry points to Mindanao from Visayas) towards southern parts of Mindanao such as Davao. Also, most of our tourist spots are located around 1-2 hours away from each other which means that you can cover all those wonderful spots in a day or two. Hotel accommodations as well as living expenses are very affordable. To add, sea foods here are plentiful, fresh and budget-friendly. 

       I hope that you would consider to include us in your itinerary. Also, if ever you are considering to invite people to join you on the Philippine 21-day Challenge, I would love to go on a trip with you both, especially if it means traveling our very own country.

Sincerely,

Laserhenna

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