Agusan del Norte

Tapnigue View Park, Brgy. Tapnigue, Buenavista, Agusan del Norte

February 7, 2021 by caraga Leave a Comment

Such an amazing views at Tapnigue View Park located in barangay Tapnigue, Buenavista, Agusan del Norte as surrounded with teeming lush green forest and charming mountains, foggy atmosphere, and noting the presence of historic Mt. Mayapay. This is one of sprouting resorts among the mountainous Butuan and Buenavista borders as part of the sprawling Agusan Valley.

tapnigue view park, tapnigue, buenavista, — source: AJ Mordeno

Tapnigue View Park is blessed with scenic views to fulfilled ones eyes who once drained from the life in the City. Its neighboring resort called Alicia Ridge Eco Park is another romantic place offering lots of activities like horse back riding, camping, picnics and taking picture by yourself or with the group.

Tapnigue View Park become the top of your list in visiting mountain resorts fleeing from the hustle and bustle of the urban life turning into a quiet and peaceful aspiration.

Buenas Coffee, Simbalan, Buenavista

February 6, 2021 by caraga Leave a Comment

Buenas Coffee of barangay Simbalan, Buenavista, Agusan del Norte is another heaven story overlooking the scenic greenery, and the majestic Mt. Mayapay in the background. Pandemic days are here, but the only reason to go out and life must go is to find the beauty of natures to discover your strength and your happiness.

buenas coffee, simbalan, buenavista — source: AJ Mordeno

Here, in the hilly part of Agusan Valley, where now lots of resorts existing as to fight boredom from the effects of home quarantine. Hanging out in the beautiful mountains to catch a scenic views in the ground, this is why the reason Buenas Coffee existed and welcomes nature lovers with coffee and cozy shelter to sit-back for a while.

Cool Alingatong Falls, RTR, Agusan del Norte

November 21, 2020 by caraga Leave a Comment

Alingatong Falls is located at RTR, Agusan del Norte has its beauty to possess with its cascading tier that drops the crystalline water of pure and cold. Hearing the splashing water into the ground that escape making its own route into the wilderness of the mountains.

alingatong falls, rtr, agusan del norte — photo credit: AJ Mordeno

Just another waterfalls in the mountains of RTR that points in the highest peak of Caraga Region, the Mt. Hilong-hilong and its ranges that spread in the provinces of Agusan del Norte, Agusan del Sur, and Surigao del Sur where waterfalls scattered and some waiting to be discovered.

How to get here
-From Butuan City ride a van or multicab to RTR
-Then ride a habal-habal or Skylab to Barangay Hall of San Antonio
-They will give you guide / guide fee 300
-Hike 3 to 4 hours

Cute Mayugda Falls, Jabonga, Agusan del Norte

November 19, 2020 by caraga Leave a Comment

Mayugda falls is located at Jabonga, Agusan del Norte as one of the cutest waterfalls in Caraga Region. You can reach easily unto the waterfalls as you can hear the splashing sounds of the water as you get nearer while having a ride with vehicle along the highway enroute to the center of the town. The location is accessible as you can witness the falling crystals along the side of the road or while you are inside of the vehicle. You can manage with few steps and touched the flowing crystals with your bare hands.

mayugda falls, jabonga, agusan del norte — photo credit: AJ Mordeno

One unique features is the white curtain formation across the wall, the same level of cascading water from one side to the other side. So cute that you can describe it as a dwarfed Tinuy-an Falls, while you are standing like a giant creature in the making.

You can explore as you climb going to the next tier and witness another cute crystal curtain, but the perfectness of the view is incomparable to the first one. You can still manage to go up there to have some idea where the waters came from. Enjoy what you discovered and be free into the womb of Mother Nature.

How to get here
-From Butuan City ride a van/Bus to Jabonga Terminal
-Then ride a habal-habal / Skylab to Mayugda Falls

So Lovely Lambingan Falls, San Jose, Jabonga, Agusan del Norte

November 9, 2020 by caraga Leave a Comment

Lovable and sweet Lambingan Falls located at San Jose, Jabonga, Agusan del Norte is the best place to express feelings and relationships or to find yourself after from a hard breakup. The falls is appealing with adjoining plants, wild trees and rocks. Its height is approximately 5 meters with fast flowing waters cascading on it. As its name suggests, it is a great place for romantic escapades.

lambingan falls, san jose, jabonga, agusan del norte — photo credit: AJ Mordeno

During rainy season, the falls has thick wider white curtains that the current of the water is strong as it flows down to the basin. The splash of the waters forms like music to your ears, never tired of listening.

The water is glistening crystal clear from the wall as it continue running down the lane and smashing rocks along the way. Added attraction of some rocks formation within the vicinity of the falls.

If you want to develop, intensify your relationships with your special someone or want to restore, renew broken relationship, this is the best place to go.

How to get here
-From Butuan City ride a van or bus bound to Surigao City
-Then drop at Jabonga terminal
-Ride habal-habal or Skylab to Brgy. San Jose
-600 meters only from the highway of San Jose

Captivating Sak-a Falls, San Antonio, RTR, Agusan del Norte

November 5, 2020 by caraga Leave a Comment

Sak-a Falls located at San Antonio, RTR, Agusan del Norte with its fascinating trail of cold waters enroute to the main tier of the waterfalls. Sak-a falls is one of the many waterfalls scattered along the hilly and mountainous trail of Mt. Hilonghilong. If Gingoog City is a city of waterfalls, then RTR has a gift of its own with many waterfalls, and yet others waiting to be discovered!

It is three-tiered water falls. The first tier is not ideal for swimming and in fact dangerous due to the strong flow of water falling from the main source. However the second and third tiers are safe for swimming.

At noon becomes exciting because of the flowing water sparkle from the reflections coming from the sun rays.

There are lots of tall, green trees enveloped the surroundings and also ideal for camping and picnic, the shade makes the place so cool, relaxing and alluring. This is where a weary heart can find comfort and rest from the busy lifestyle of the planet.

At noon becomes exciting because of the flowing water sparkle from the reflections coming from the sun rays.

This is the place you will also long to see. Let’s go and feel relaxed as we explore the beauty of wonderful place.

Towering Anitapan Falls, Brgy. Tagmamarkay, Tubay, Agusan del Norte

November 4, 2020 by caraga Leave a Comment

The towering Anitapan Falls located in Barangay Tagmamarkay, Tubay, Agusan del Norte. This waterfalls touted as the Pagsanjan Falls in Caraga? Untouched and unexploited surrounded with lush green forest as one of the highest falls in Caraga Region with amazing rocks formations.

anitapan falls, tagmamarkay, tubay, agusan del norte — photo credit: Aj Mordeno

It is just a 20 minutes hike from the highway, and once you get there seeing the crystal falls in a magnificent ways at the very highest in forms, and you will delighted to cast away your tiredness and weariness that happens from the very start of your travel.

anitapan falls — photo credit: Aj Mordeno

How to get here
-From Butuan City ride a van or bus bound to Surigao City
-Then drop at Tagmamarkay Elem. School, Tubay
-Go to the Barangay Hall and coordinate to the Brgy. Captain/Kagawad
-15 to 20mins hike from the highway

Exciting Rocky Shoreline Pop-Up During Low Tide at Bolihon Beach, Carmen, Agusan del Norte

November 3, 2016 by caraga Leave a Comment

The amazing rocky side of Bolihon Beach Resort!

Bolihon Beach Resort is like a little bay of Caraga in the town of Carmen, Agusan del Norte. A hidden cove along the clear and bluish water line with rocky mountains in the end of the cove, and the other end of the cove could be mangrove trees swamping the shoreline. The adrenaline rush started when low tide comes in and emerge the rocky foundation of the beach along the eastern side of the cove where tourists and travelers want to indulge some fun and excitement. Aside from the clear waters and corals forming milking white in the beach, kissing blue horizon and mountains surrounds, the rocky side became the tempting place for adventures to go and embrace.

The rocky side of Bolihon Beach is part of a mountain rocks in the same tradition of Palawan’s limestone steep formation. It could be a steepest hill calling the eye of adventurers and mountaineers, and once you are at the top became the living witness how Bolihon Beach Resort could be the first class resort because of its nature gifts.

Bolihon Beach Resort is a coral infested sands, and they are white cute stone-alike that come into different shapes and sizes invading the shoreline. Walking along the beach, scattered anywhere added milking white the whole beach scene. Aside from this unique characteristic, the beach can be your escape of life humdrum such as kayaking with your friends, snorkeling, scuba diving, and sun-bathing while struck with wonder the seascape and beauty of nature before our eyes

Location: Carmen, Agusan del Norte, Caraga Region

How to get there: Bus or Jeepney from Butuan City to Carmen town, then from the terminal, you can hire tricycle or habal-habal to reach Bolihon Beach Resort.

Distance: Estimated 1 hour of travel from Butuan City to Carmen, then in the terminal, bicycle or tricycle ride will drop you to Bolihon Beach Resort for about 15 minutes.

Exciting Tagnote Falls, RTR, Agusan del Norte

October 8, 2016 by caraga 1 Comment

A pocket of paradise discovered at the foot of a majestic mountain!

tagnote falls, rtr, agusan del norte — source: Choy Cuevas Honculada

Tagnote falls is a two-tiered waterfall located at Sitio Tagnote, Barangay San Antonio in the municipality of Remedios T. Romualdez, also known as RTR. The beauty of the place is a masterpiece of God’s great creation because of the serene lush forest, tumbling waterfalls, cool and clear waters you will experience around the vicinity.

Its magnificence is due to its crystal clear water that perpetually pours in astonishing volume. Near the area is plenty of trees that serve as a shade for any visiting tourists. Around the vicinity are big and flat rocks that can be used as tables and chairs by the campers. It is an ideal site for camping.

The falls’ basin is 10 square meters wide and can accommodate 15 persons at a time. The falls has two natural pools on top of it while another lies at the water drop.

From Barangay San Antonio, it is an easy 30 to 45 minutes walk through creeks, a flat land filled with plants and trees, culminating in a short uphill stride envelope by Mother Nature before reaching the two-tiered waterfalls.

It is a gem for anybody wants to see when visiting Remedios T. Romualdez.

Location: Remedios T. Romualdez (RTR), Agusan del Norte, Caraga Region

How to get there: From Butuan City by bus or van or jeepney and drop to RTR town proper, specifically at the crossing where you can find Rose Bakeshop. Then from the town proper, you can hire a bicycle or habal-habal for a ride to barangay San Antonio for about 7 kilometers, then have a walk for 1.5 kilometers to Tagnote Falls.

Distance: It will have an estimated 30 minutes from Butuan City to the town of RTR using public utility bus or van or jeepney or private vehicle. From the town proper, you can hire habal-habal or bicycle for 15 minutes ride in going to barangay San Antonio, then walk for about 30 to 45 minutes before reaching Tagnote Falls.

Lovely Horizon at Jurassic Park, Carmen, Agusan del Norte

September 17, 2016 by caraga 2 Comments

Amazing horizon where sea and sky meet in a distance!

jurassic park, vinapor, carmen, agusan del norte — source: Maridel Alvarez Valles

Jurassic Park Resort has been changed its name to Vinapor Blue Water Beach Resort is located at barangay Vinapor, Carmen, Agusan del Norte. Those native resting place surrounded by trees while looking below the pristine clear water smashing the hilly limestone and gazing your eyes open wide against the beautiful horizon.

Aside from the wonderful sight beyond the horizon, the alluring beauty of this more or less 2 hectares of beach park with sea pool, elegant and fully air-conditioned beach houses or cottages, cozy bar and restaurant, natural air cooled cottages and mouth-watering food catered by its local chef and most captivating sculpture of Jurassic Creatures, is one of the many reasons why local and foreign tourists love to stay and enjoy the goodness of beauty of the place.

Its captivating crystal clear sea water is ideal for snorkeling. The beach has white sand facing crystal clear waters ideal for swimming, game fishing, scuba diving and other water sports.

This one of the gems in Carmen town which is known for its pristine beaches, rich marine sanctuaries, and scenic landscapes!

The coastline along Vinapor is vegetated with coconut and banana. Generally, it has sandy and rocky beaches, sandy flat with sea grass beds that dries up at lowest tide. The reef crest has the most extensive corals with massive branching and foliose type of corals. The area has an abrupt slope and clear water while the area fronting Diwata Point has a gradual slope to a sandy bottom. The area has a diverse reef fishes with commercially important species dominated by the schooling fusilier, tortcillos, and crevalles with juvenile damsel and butterfly fishes and mackerels.

It has also become one of the best nesting and hatching sites for sea turtles, specifically the Hawksville Turtle species. The site of little turtles hatching and crawling to the sea is absolutely breath-taking.

Location: Vinapor, Carmen, Agusan del Norte, Caraga Region

How to get there: Bus or Jeepney from Butuan City to Carmen town, then from the terminal you can take a ride to Vinapor and drop you at the Jurassic Park Resort or Vinapor Blue Water Beach Resort.

Distance: Estimated 1 hour of travel from Butuan City to Carmen, then in the terminal, bicycle or tricycle ride will drop you to Jurassic Park Resort or Vinapor Blue Water Beach Resort for about 30 minutes.

Breathtaking View at Marcos Park Against the Serene Background of Butuan Bay, Carmen, Agusan del Norte

March 30, 2016 by caraga Leave a Comment

The amazing sight before your eyes, wonderful creations blend in one setting!

The breathtaking view at the peak of a mountain in Marcos Park of Carmen town, Agusan del Norte province, where the large bodies of water called Butuan Bay, and the saga of mountains beyond Misamis and Bukidnon province. The aerial view dominated the green and lushful vegetation, and the presence of Camiguin Island added attraction to the view.

The sights and sounds embrace once soul when Mother Nature dominates the scene.

Location: Carmen, Agusan del Norte, Caraga Region

How to get there: Bus or Jeepney from Butuan City to Carmen town boundary.

Distance: Estimated 1 hour of travel from Butuan City to Carmen town boundary, then take a walk for 10 minutes at the peak.

Corals are Endemic Along Coastline in Carmen forming Milking White Beach, Carmen, Agusan del Norte

March 30, 2016 by caraga Leave a Comment

Beautiful corals form a milking white in a beach! Endemic in some coastlines of Carmen, Agusan del Norte.

Corals in a beach of Carmen in different shapes and sizes! They are there spreading at the coastlines will tell us that the seabed was a hub of different marine life and coral reefs. You can witness them in different beaches of Carmen and one example is the Bolihon Beach Resort.

Location: Carmen, Agusan del Norte, Caraga Region

How to get there: Bus or Jeepney from Butuan City to Carmen town

Distance: Estimated 1 hour of travel from Butuan City to Carmen, then in the terminal, bicycle or tricycle ride will drop you to Bolihon Beach Resort for about 15 minutes.

Rocky Amontay Beach Coastline, Nasipit, Agusan del Norte

March 29, 2016 by caraga Leave a Comment

What a sight to behold!

Amazing rock formations along the coastline in Amontay, near the famous beach Amontay Beach Resort, in Nasipit Town, Agusan del Norte. Enjoyed much while exploring the different rocks as you walk in coastlines for miles. You will also witness trees submerged in the water, along the side is the mountains where you can rest under the shade of a tree.

Location: Nasipit, Agusan del Norte, Caraga Region

How to get there: Bus or Jeepney from Butuan City to Nasipit town highway, then went inside to reach Amontay Beach Resort, then take a walk along its coastlines.

Distance: Estimated 1 hour of travel from Butuan City to Nasipit, then in the highway turn right to get inside in Amontay Beach Resort for 10 minutes. From the beach coastlines, you can take a walk for miles crossing a small river, then start adventuring.

Amazing islet at Lake Mainit, Jabonga, Agusan del Norte

March 20, 2016 by caraga Leave a Comment

An amazing islet can be seen at Lake Mainit, along the highway of Jabonga, Agusan del Norte. The islet surrounded with rocks in a circular shape but was covered with a little hub of vegetation through the center.

The calm and serene waters of Lake Mainit added attraction to this amazing islet!

Location: Jabonga, Agusan del Norte

How to get there: From Butuan City by bus or van or jeepney to Jabonga town. The islet can be reached by boat to be rented near a lake resort.

Distance: It will take for estimated 1 hour from Butuan City to the town of Jabonga using public utility bus or private vehicle. Then, along the highway, you can see the islet, and make a stay at a lake resort near the islet.

Tubay Mountain Beach Resort the lost paradise

March 18, 2016 by caraga Leave a Comment

This resort, Tubay Mountain Beach Resort has lost its glory because of mining in the town of Tubay. This resort to be once the most popular in Agusan del Norte. It was just the combination of God’s creation blended in human form that became an excellent taste for local and international tourists. Many of the visitors from neighboring region and provinces when came to Butuan City drop by for a while because they want a piece of heaven in Tubay Mountain Beach Resort. But now this resort presumed dead – not anymore existing.

Location: Tubay, Agusan del Norte

How to get there: From Butuan City by bus or van or jeepney to Tubay town. Then from the town coastal area will have a boat ride to reach Tubay Mountain Beach Resort.

Distance: It will have an estimated 1 hour from Butuan City to the town of Tubay using public utility bus or private vehicle, and 15 minutes for a boat ride in going to Tubay Mountain Beach Resort from the coastal area or port.

Tranquility of Lake Mainit the 4th largest in the country, Jabonga, Agusan del Norte

March 14, 2016 by caraga Leave a Comment

Lake Mainit endowed with natural gifts such as seeing the vast lake with tranquility and serenity! The lake is considered as the 4th largest lake in the country. A wonder of Mother Nature where sights and sounds surrounded with mountains one soul can enjoy and having fun for the rest of life.

Location: Jabonga, Agusan del Norte

How to get there: From Butuan City by bus or van or jeepney to Jabonga town.

Distance: It will take for estimated 1 hour from Butuan City to the town of Jabonga using public utility bus or private vehicle.