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Enticing White Falls, Bagyang, San Miguel, Surigao del Sur

May 29, 2022 by caraga Leave a Comment

Enticing White Falls in Barangay Bagyang, San Miguel, Surigao del Sur, makes you stunned like you have never seen before an illuminating white falls. Or mistakenly thought it as Kaparkan Falls while seeing the photos. But it is actually another falls in the making to become famous in the future, and its called White Falls. Another nature masterpiece discovered that was hidden in the forest of Surigao del Sur, a multi-tiered falls forming with white illuminating from the background due to rocks composition as this could be a terraces of limestones.

It is a long stretch of running water from way below, as you climb in going up to the main source with lots of tubs in every layer. Its tempting to splash when you see pools because of its clear crystal water transforming into aqua jade color when settled in a large or little basin. By following the trail of the water, you will be amazed of being called white falls, probably, it could be made up of terraces of limestones forming millions of years ago.

You can reach the falls when walking for about 1 and half hours, passing thick trees and rocks. In the end, your effort will give you a priceless possession witnessing the beautiful formations of layers of falls smashing different white rocks in different perspective. So tempting and refreshing that revitalizes your body from too much effort of being a distance away from where you started.

White Falls is one of the many unique falls that are appearing from the lush green forest of Caraga Region due to expansion of road developments from the highways into the remote areas of the region, paving the way for discovering beautiful and attractive places of the region.

white falls, bagyang, san miguel, surigao del sur
source: Charity Nadao Higana
white falls, bagyang, san miguel, surigao del sur
source: Charity Nadao Higana
white falls, bagyang, san miguel, surigao del sur
source: Charity Nadao Higana
white falls, bagyang, san miguel, surigao del sur
source: Charity Nadao Higana
white falls, bagyang, san miguel, surigao del sur
source: Charity Nadao Higana

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Amazing Bayogo Cave, Madrid, Surigao del Sur

May 28, 2022 by caraga Leave a Comment

Amazing Bayogo Cave, located in the town of Madrid, province of Surigao del Sur, was full of surprises as it is indeed a dull cave outside with a small opening downward but once you are inside you are amazed of the unique beauty it shows. Lots of stalagmites and stalactites scattered along the way, and you should be careful because some stalactites are reachable and you might bang your head. The walls of the cave are covered with icy sparkling diamonds that might deceive your eyes that it is a walls of pricey diamonds. Stalagmites are anywhere and they are glowing crystals when hit directly by a flashlight.

bayogo cave, madrid, surigao del sur
source: Cyril Jane Osorio & Recklyn Ruaza

Bayogo Cave is not just a typical cave when entered in a small opening but inside was a lengthy distance area and some wide pathway with different strange formation, but inviting and unique to your eyes. The presence of numerous bats in some portions of the cave added excitement and wonder, seeing those creatures living in the dark hovering above your head, definitely hundreds of them.

Location: Madrid, Surigao del Sur, Caraga Region

How to get there: From Butuan City by bus or van to Tandag City, then from Tandag City terminal get a ride with bus or jeepney and drop at Madrid town where you can contact other vehicle to bring you to Bayogo Cave.

Distance: It will take for estimated 3 to 4 hours from Butuan City to Tandag City using a private vehicle. As for public utility bus will reach you around 5 to 6 hours. While in Tandag City, getting a ride with jeepney or bus for about one hour of travel to Madrid town. In Madrid, you can hire a vehicle or habal habal in going to Bayogo Cave.

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Paradise Ayoke Island, Cantilan, Surigao del Sur

July 10, 2021 by caraga Leave a Comment

An island paradise in the Pacific emerges like a sparkling beauty never been told and never been touched like a speck of land in an ocean that separated from the mainland, the isolated Ayoke Island of Cantilan, Surigao del Sur. The island from afar seems to come into view in an open blue sea with a neat white line as an embodiment of beauty within the sea because of being a white sand beach in nature. That’s the quality of beaches and rocks islands along the eastern side of Caraga Region.

As you keep nearing the island witness how it was surrounded with turquoise water, and fishes glide above the water from nowhere that you clearly see them with your naked eye. Near the shoreline, probably on the side facing the Pacific Ocean, large waves forming where a quality of the sea that you can view as breaks for surfing activities. An island dominating white sand beaches with some unique rocky formations combined that put you in wonder. The island offers you a peaceful afternoon escape with blue sky hovering over the horizon before sunset glistening the clear water.

A 15-20 minute walk towards the highest peak where the locals call torre (tower) is located. A piece of good advice for tuning up your body and spirit to sweat it out through walking and hiking in the early morning and see the stunning 360-degree amazing view of Ayoke Island.

Ayoke Island is one of the islands and islets along the coastlines in the town of Cantilan. It belongs to the group of islands called Isla Heneral (General Island).

ayoke island, cantilan, surigao del sur
source: Marlon Villasor
ayoke island, cantilan, surigao del sur
source: Marlon Villasor
ayoke island, cantilan, surigao del sur
source: Marlon Villasor
ayoke island, cantilan, surigao del sur
source: AJ Mordeno

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Heaven-Sent Vanishing Island, Barobo, Surigao del Sur

July 5, 2021 by caraga Leave a Comment

Vanishing Island of Barobo, Surigao del Sur has so many distinct beauty that is emerging in an open sea surrounded by turquoise water and a pure fine white sand beach while looking in a distance where the sea and the sky meet. Vanishing Island wowed visitors when the low tide comes in. During low tide, the sandbar became bright as ever showing its fine white beach as it expands far, glowing closer to another island, the Turtle Island. As you stand screening its beauty from one end to the other that was radiating in large blue seas, even the sand stretches wide in knee-deep water. Similar to the white island of Camiguin but this gem of Caraga Region has its own beauty to explain different from the rest of its own kind.

This Vanishing Island of the Pacific with its jaw-dropping fine white sand that you would mistake it powder could be a strong contender against the scenery of Maldives beaches in the Indian Ocean.

This wonderful place was a blessing from the people of Barobo. Aside from Vanishing Island are other neighboring islands, Turtle Island and Cabgan Island which set a triumvirate of power of tourism in the seas of Barobo. When the boat that carried you and sets your foot at Vanishing Island early in the day, you will find yourself holding the camera endlessly for taking a selfie or having a jump shot with your friends.

Vanishing Island is just a 30-minute ride by pump boat from Barobo seaport.

vanishing island, barobo, surigao del sur
source: Marlon Villasor
vanishing island, barobo, surigao del sur
source: Marlon Villasor

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Splashed into Jade-colored Baobao Falls, Diatagon, Lianga, Surigao del Sur

November 1, 2017 by caraga Leave a Comment

baobao falls, diatagon, lianga, surigao del sur
source: Marlon Villasor

Baobao Falls is jade-colored and clear cold waterfalls coming from the deep mountains of tropical rainforest in barangay Diatagon, Lianga, Surigao del Sur. It’s natural beauty made you stunned for a while as you hear the smashing of the waters in one level of waterways into a jade natural pools. You can see peoples with happy faces as they submerged in a cold and refreshing storage of Mother Nature.

Baobao Falls can be easilly accessible from the highway with just a 5 minutes trek, and you are done. A portion of the road is cemented along the steep line as develop by the local government unit, then the rest Mother Nature takes its place.

Location: Diatagon, Lianga, Surigao del Sur, Caraga Region

How to get there: From Butuan City by van or bus tell the driver to drop you off at Lianga highway crossing Diatagon, then a ride with habal-habal or single motor, or else go to public market to have a contact for habal-habal in going to Baobao falls. Baobao Falls is just a walking distance from the highway.

Distance: It will take for estimated 2 to 3 hours in reaching the highway of Lianga crossing barangay Diatagon from Butuan City, and an estimated 98 kilometers distance. Traveling is much nearer when having a shortcut route at Los Arcos crossing of Prosperidad highway at barangay Awa. When reaching at Lianga highway crossing Diatagon, it will be a 5-minute trek to the waterfalls.

EXPENSES:

Entrance fee : 15.00 per head
Table : 50.00

REMINDER:

-not allowed for overnight
-bring foods and waters, no corkage
-be mindful of that signage that says “this way to Baobao Falls”
-5 minutes easy trek

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Enticing Britania Waters, Britania Islands, San Agustin, Surigao del Sur

July 9, 2016 by caraga Leave a Comment

Jump till you drop!

britania islands, san agustin, surigao del sur

Britania Islands is a home of twenty-four islands and islets surrounded by turquoise waters coming from the Pacific. It’s the best-kept secret of Surigao del Sur in the municipality of San Agustin. This is where many divers are tempted to splash underwater to feel its coolness and refreshing blows to your body. It is not just how you feel its waters but the beauty of the world under the sea.

Marine life inside Britania Islands harboring the essence of tropical paradise where you can find Nemo and his friends in a coral world. Its pristine white sand beaches will compare to Boracay in its finest form. Most of the islands are no man’s land with less vegetation. Bigger islands are rocky formation along the shoreline, one distinct feature where one of the islands such as Boslon has a giant rock leaning on its side of the island while exploring the space under it. Most of the islands are uninhabited with minimal or no vegetation. But all have one thing in common: they are surrounded by crystal clear waters. The Geographic Channel featured it as one of the best spots in Asia.

Location: San Agustin, Surigao del Sur, Caraga Region

How to get there: Public Utility Bus or van from Butuan City to San Agustin town, then dropped you along the highway of barangay Salvacion as entry point, then hire habal-habal or single tricycle driver to carry you to the Britania port, then rent a boat for island hopping in Britania Group of Islands and islets.

Distance: Estimated 3 hours of travel from Butuan City to San Agustin, then dropped you along the highway of barangay Salvacion to hire habal-habal for a ride for estimated 5 minutes to the port, then rent a boat for island hopping to Britania Group of Islands and islets.

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Hagonoy Island Sweet Encounter, Britania, Surigao del Sur

April 14, 2016 by caraga Leave a Comment

Pure sugary white sands at coral island!

hagonoy island, san agustin, surigao del sur

Hagonoy Island maybe far from the rest but a cute paradise surrounded with jade coloured water in the Pacific. It is one of the 24 islands and islets of Britania, San Agustin, Surigao del Sur. Its pristine white sand beach shows exciting and beautiful before the eyes while slowly approaching the island. Local and international tourists will not go back to the mainland without embracing the paradise, and abuse its existence with all your senses.

Location: San Agustin, Surigao del Sur, Caraga Region

How to get there: Public Utility Bus or van from Butuan City to San Agustin town, then rent a boat for island hopping in Britania Group of Islands.

Distance: Estimated 3 hours of travel from Butuan City to San Agustin, then rent a boat for island hopping to Britania Group of Islands.

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Very Fine White Sand Britania, San Agustin, Surigao del Sur

April 8, 2016 by caraga Leave a Comment

Eclipsing the sugary white sands of Boracay!

britania group of islands and islets, san agustin, surigao del sur

Britania group of islands and islets has 24 numbers of attractions. But so much more is the very fine white sand beach it offers that compete like the nature of Boracay. Here, the little girl enjoying playing with the sands of Britania.

The turquoise waters surrounding an island and winds from the ocean are invigorating the life of visiting local and international tourists.

Location: San Agustin, Surigao del Sur, Caraga Region

How to get there: Public Utility Bus or van from Butuan City to San Agustin town, then rent a boat for island hopping in Britania Group of Islands.

Distance: Estimated 3 hours of travel from Butuan City to San Agustin, then rent a boat for island hopping to Britania Group of Islands.

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Before Sunrise at Cagwait White Beach, Cagwait, Surigao del Sur

April 5, 2016 by caraga Leave a Comment

Just look at the playing sea waves in the morning before sunrise!

cagwait white beach, cagwait, surigao del sur

Cagwait White Beach is located at Cagwait, Surigao del Sur. It is a white sand beach surrounds an inland water, that is a long stretch of white sands before your eyes!

Cagwait White Beach is also considered as ‘Boracay of Caraga’ and the ‘Unseen Paradise’ but now became famous for Caraga Region tourist spots because of clear jade water and the long stretch of white sands will take you for miles walking along the beach.

Location: Cagwait, Surigao del Sur, Caraga Region

How to get there: From Butuan City by bus or van to Cagwait, then along the highway can take a walk into the Cagwait White Beach or take a ride on bicycle or tricycle.

Distance: It will take for estimated 3 hours from Butuan City to Cagwait national highway using public utility bus or private vehicle, then at the highway of Cagwait, you can walk for about 15 minutes or taking a ride on bicycle or tricycle for a few minutes reaching Cagwait White Beach.

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Guess? Hagonoy of Bislig or Hagonoy of Britania

April 3, 2016 by caraga Leave a Comment

Hagonoy of Bislig or Hagonoy of Britania? Both are white island beach facing the ocean.

hagonoy of britania or hagonoy of bislig

The awesome photo of a white island is from Britania Group of Islands and Islets as one of the scenic 24 islands and islets facing the Pacific Ocean in the town of San Agustin, Surigao del Sur. This group of islands was famous because of it sugary-white sands, turquoise waters, snorkeling, and islands hopping.

Location: San Agustin, Surigao del Sur, Caraga Region

How to get there: Public Utility Bus or van from Butuan City to San Agustin town, then rent a boat for island hopping in Britania Group of Islands.

Distance: Estimated 3 hours of travel from Butuan City to San Agustin, then rent a boat for island hopping to Britania Group of Islands.

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Boy Enjoying his Time at Britania Mangroves, San Agustin, Surigao del Sur

March 31, 2016 by caraga Leave a Comment

Enjoy your time with nature at Britania Islands!

mangroves britania, surigao del sur

The sights and sounds of Britania Islands can be exciting. If you want to challenge another one before going to white pristine beaches, like a boy did in his own time by hanging at the mangroves tree while listening to the crackling of the leaves by the wind blows coming from the ocean. Such a refreshing moment for one’s soul.

Location: San Agustin, Surigao del Sur, Caraga Region

How to get there: Public Utility Bus or van from Butuan City to San Agustin town, then went to the coastal area for Britania Islands escape and witness mangroves along the bridge to the boating area.

Distance: Estimated 3 hours of travel from Butuan City to San Agustin.

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One marvel of Caraga the Hinatuan Enchanted River, Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur

March 23, 2016 by caraga Leave a Comment

Hinatuan Enchanted River described by the name itself as enchanted! The river is turquoise bluish in color that comes out from the deep of the earth. Probably a giant cold spring, but it was called river that has been cracked deeply below and waters find a way to escape the surface. It was cold and salty and large fishes mysteriously come out when feeding time starts.

hinatuan enhanted river

Peoples gathered during the hot summer to evade the rising temperature and splash in a cold enchanted river.

Location: HInatuan, Surigao del Sur, Caraga Region

How to get there: Public Utility Bus or van from Butuan City to Hinatuan town, then hire a private van or jeepney in going to the Hinatuan Enchanted River.

Distance: Estimated 4 hours of travel from Butuan City to Hinatuan, then hire a private van or jeepney for almost an hour to Hinatuan Enchanted River.

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Unexploited white sand beach Hagonoy Island, Britania, Surigao del Sur

March 20, 2016 by caraga Leave a Comment

Unexploited and unexplored the white sand beach! Hagonoy Island, one of the 24 islands and islets of britania group of islands and islets of San Agustin town, Surigao del Sur province.

hagonoy island. britania island

Hagonoy Island has a sugary fine white sands surrounded with jade coloured waters smashing in the glittered diamonds shoreline. This cute paradise is a haven of starfish and other marine creatures. The best location to see horizons, shimmering reflections of sunset rays and amazing neighboring islets and islands.

Location: San Agustin, Surigao del Sur, Caraga Region

How to get there: Public Utility Bus or van from Butuan City to San Agustin town, then rent a boat for island hopping in Britania Group of Islands.

Distance: Estimated 3 hours of travel from Butuan City to San Agustin, then rent a boat for island hopping to Britania Group of Islands.

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Sweet Britania bibingka, Britania Group of Islands, Surigao del Sur

March 17, 2016 by caraga 3 Comments

britania bibingka

Bibingka made from Britania are softy and sweet that is hard for you to resist!

This native delicacy is not just from Britania alone but you can see them anywhere in Caraga Region. But this one classic bread turns out delightful to the eyes because of shiny, softy, and tasty. Once tasted you are craving for another one in the table, and so much more, when you are leaving Britania.

Location: San Agustin, Surigao del Sur

How to get there: Public Utility Bus or van from Butuan City to San Agustin town, then rent a boat for island hopping in Britania Group of Islands.

Distance: Estimated 3 hours of travel from Butuan City to San Agustin, then rent a boat for island hopping to Britania Group of Islands.

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Captivating Boslon Island, Britania Group of Islands, Surigao del Sur

March 15, 2016 by caraga 1 Comment

boslon island, britania, surigao del sur

Amazing Boslon Island, as one of the scenic beautiful 24 islands and islets of Britania Group of Islands!

Boslon Island is a sugary fine white sand beach island surrounded by turquoise clear water and rocks formation as you explore in front and back of the islands. It has a large cross standing on the upper ground where large rock standing leaning the other rock that caught the attention of adventure seeker local tourists.

Visitors have enchanted the beauty, the sights and sounds, where Mother Nature surrounds the same as a piece of heaven on earth not just in Boslon Island but the rest of Britania Group of Islands.

Location: San Agustin, Surigao del Sur

How to get there: Public Utility Bus or van from Butuan City to San Agustin town, then rent a boat for island hopping in Britania Group of Islands.

Distance: Estimated 3 hours of travel from Butuan City to San Agustin, then rent a boat for island hopping to Britania Group of Islands.

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The amazing cupcake islands the Panlangagan Islands as one of the scenic 24 Britania Islands, San Agustin, Surigao del Sur

March 15, 2016 by caraga Leave a Comment

panlangagan islands, britania islands

Amazing Panlangagan Islands, as one of the scenic beautiful 24 islands and islets of Britania Group of Islands!

Panlangagan Islands has historic value where many of the Japanese soldiers during World War II were buried in the islands. This amazing beautiful islands also a shape like a cup cake and the locals sometimes calling it the Cup-Cake Islands and others calling it the Twin Islands for being almost the same shape and size standing closer together.

Visitors have enchanted the beauty, the sights and sounds, where Mother Nature surrounds the same as a piece of heaven on earth not just in Panlangagan Islands but the rest of Britania Group of Islands.

Location: San Agustin, Surigao del Sur

How to get there: Public Utility Bus or van from Butuan City to San Agustin town, then rent a boat for island hopping in Britania Group of Islands.

Distance: Estimated 3 hours of travel from Butuan City to San Agustin, then rent a boat for island hopping to Britania Group of Islands.

Filed Under: Surigao del Sur, The amazing cupcake islands the Panlangagan Islands as one of the scenic 24 Britania Islands of San Miguel at Surigao del Sur Tagged With: britania islands, islands hopping, panlangagan islands

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