Surigao's Treasures

Surigao's Treasures

Enchanted River in Surigao del Sur

           Surigao Del Sur holds a lot of beautiful and breath-taking tourist spots,that’s why many foreign and local tourist are mesmerized to visit this place. Especially now that the government of Surigao Del Sur are planning to broaden the tourism industry to continue the arrival of tourism and also to enhance the economy.                     

             There are four tourist spots that makes this province famous for tourists this are:    Enchanted River in Talisay, Hinatuan it is a deep river located in the heart of a thick forest with a very cool and clear water that makes you see different kinds of fishes underneath. Britania Islands located in the municipality of San Agustin, it has white beaches inside and intact coral formation, beautiful for scuba diving and snorkeling. Another one is the Cagwait White Beach it was called as the “Waikiki Beach” of the Philippines by the famous

pilot Charles Lindberg because of its U-shaped formation, white sand and crystal clear water. This is also where the “Kaliguan Festival” is held annually. And last one is the Tinuy-an Falls it’s located in Barangay Borboanan in Bislig City. It is the widest waterfall in Mindanao, its like a 4-storey building with a size of a football field no wonder it is also known as the “Little Niagara Falls”.                   

    Aside from these famous tourist spots, there are also historical attractions in this province like the Old Tribunal Building which was built in 1879, it is tha oldest tribunal in Cantilan and was now use as a Municipal Hall of Cantilangnons. Immaculate Conception Parish, a very old church constructed during 1700. Station of the Cross in Kabiton-an, Brgy. Consuelo, Cantilan. And the 175 year old Church of San Agustin in the town of Hinatuan, the San Nicolas de Tolentino Cathedral in Tandag.
                   

Mostly, falls are seen in Bislig City like the Balinganga Falls, Magkawas Falls, Sipangpang Falls and many more. There are also many caves like Campamento, Pagbutuan and Tagbina Cave. 

Surigao also celebrate festivals like Kaliguan Festival every June 21-25 in Cagwait, Surigao Del Sur, Pahinungod Festival in Carrascal, Surigao Del Sur every July 15, and Lanuza International Surfing Festival in Doot Poktoy, Lanuza Surigao Del Sur celebrated every last week of November.   

So you will surely enjoy and have a memorable experience once you visit the beautiful province of Surigao Del Sur.