Caraga Region

Hub of beautiful places of Caraga Region

Discovered White House in the Heart of Sohoton, Bucas Grande Islands

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This is not a haunted house! In the middle of the cove another attraction where visitors can contemplate how beautiful Sohoton and the rest of Bucas Grande islands and islets.

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This white house, you can stay for awhile before going to Sohoton Cove, and probably, seminars and training can be held to lift your spirits high. You can not see any construction anywhere else in Sohoton but this is just the only one there standing on the ground nestled in lush vegetation and mountains.

Location: Socorro, Surigao del Norte, Caraga Region

How to get there: From Butuan City by bus or van to Hayanggabon Port, Claver, then a boat ride from the port in going to Socorro town or Rally Point, then hire a pump boat to carry to different destinations in Bucas Grande Islands.

Distance: It will take estimated 2 hours to reach Hayanggabon Port of Claver from Butuan City, then another possible half to one hour crossing the seas going to Socorro or Rally Point, and from there you can hire pump boat to carry to different destinations in Bucas Grande Islands.

One of the Many God-made Pools in Magpupungko, Pilar, Siargao

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Turquoise water in the pools!

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One of the many components of having a beautiful spot is to have natural-made pools, and this is where Magpupungko steals the show from the rest of the view. Magpupungko is located at Pilar, Siargao, Surigao del Norte.

The spot is visited more often from the locals as well as the international tourists due to amazing rock formations, high waves, and a haven of many God-made pools scattered along the way.

International Game Fishing Tournament is also the most awaited activity comes in the month of April where many anglers around the globe take the stage to capture giant fishes from the seas.

Location: Magpupungko, Pilar, Surigao del Norte, Caraga Region

How to get there: From Butuan City by bus or van to Surigao City, then RORO or Pumpboat for crossing the sea to Dapa Port, then from Dapa Port taking a ride by jeepney or private vehicle to Magpupungko, Pilar

Distance: It will take for estimated 2 to 3 hours from Butuan City to Surigao City using public utility bus or private vehicle, then from Surigao City seaport crossing the sea by RORO for about 3 to 4 hours or pump boat for 2 to 3 hours in reaching Dapa Port. While in Dapa Port hiring a jeepney or private vehicle for at least half to one hour in going to Magpupungko.

Stingless Jellyfish at Jellyfish Lagoon, Bucas Grande Islands

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This is one of the friendliest jellyfish in the planet, and take note they are millions here!

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The stingless jellyfish lives in sancutary Jellyfish Lagoon, Sohoton, Bucas Grande Islands, Surigao del Norte.

As visitors enter the waters on a paddle boat, the lagoon becomes a pool of floating orange blobs. The jellyfish steal the show amidst the chirping birds, the calm aqua jade waters and lush green mountains. Called the “jellyfish lagoon,” these creatures have umbrella-shaped bodies where elongated clubs, instead of tentacles, dangle from the midsection.

Location: Sohoton, Bucas Grande Islands, Surigao del Norte, Caraga Region

How to get there: From Butuan City by bus or van to Hayanggabon Port, Claver, then a boat ride from the port in going to Socorro town or Rally Point.

Distance: It will take estimated 2 hours to reach Hayanggabon Port of Claver from Butuan City, then another possible half to one hour crossing the seas going to Socorro or Rally Point.

Rock Sitting in a Rock, Landmark in Magpupungko, Pilar, Siargao

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A giant rock sitting on a rock! Magpupungko means from the word ‘pungko’ (to sit) and here goes the name of the place.

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One landmark in Magpupungko that wonders everyone. This rock may have been there for million years. This astounding creation by nature located at Magpupungko, Pilar, Siargao as one of the best sights unfolded in Siargao.

Magpupungko is a haven of rocks from mountains to sea floor with hollow spaces on the ground. Once invaded by rising tide, the hollow spaces form into different natural made pools when seawaters subside back to the ocean.

Location: Magpupungko, Pilar, Surigao del Norte, Caraga Region

How to get there: From Butuan City by bus or van to Surigao City, then RORO or Pumpboat for crossing the sea to Dapa Port, then from Dapa Port taking a ride by jeepney or private vehicle to Magpupungko, Pilar

Distance: It will take for estimated 2 to 3 hours from Butuan City to Surigao City using public utility bus or private vehicle, then from Surigao City seaport crossing the sea by RORO for about 3 to 4 hours or pump boat for 2 to 3 hours in reaching Dapa Port. While in Dapa Port hiring a jeepney or private vehicle for at least half to one hour in going to Magpupungko.

One of Millions Stingless Jellyfish at Jellyfish Lagoon, Bucas Grande Islands, Surigao del Norte

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These are friendly jellyfish!

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This is one of the millions stingless jellyfish can be your friend forever. They are here to greet your eyes that they are the harmless creatures living in a peaceful and serene place called Jellyfish Lagoon at Sohoton, Bucas Grande Islands. The lagoon is a grand expanse of still turquoise water, making the outlines of corals visible underneath.

During the month of March until May, millions of stingless jellyfish started to show up, and visitors keep coming to witness them floating the waters of Sohoton.

Location: Sohoton, Bucas Grande Islands, Surigao del Norte, Caraga Region

How to get there: From Butuan City by bus or van to Hayanggabon Port, Claver, then a boat ride from the port in going to Socorro town or Rally Point.

Distance: It will take estimated 2 hours to reach Hayanggabon Port of Claver from Butuan City, then another possible half to one hour crossing the seas going to Socorro or Rally Point.

The Fame Horse Foot Marker at Sohoton, Bucas Grande Islands

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Right after the entrance of Sohoton Cove, you will amaze the Horse Foot Marker before making a turn to another direction! The formation makes you feel that creation by Mother Nature is wonderful and incomparable.

In Sohoton Cove, aside from the jade tranquil clear water and vegetative lush mountain forests, you will witness different markers like limestone formation, caves, shallow water inside beneath a mountain, colourful fishes and turtle shape islands.

Location: Sohoton, Bucas Grande Islands, Surigao del Norte, Caraga Region

How to get there: From Butuan City by bus or van to Hayanggabon Port, Claver, then a boat ride from the port in going to Socorro town or Rally Point.

Distance: It will take estimated 2 hours to reach Hayanggabon Port of Claver from Butuan City, then another possible half to one hour crossing the seas going to Socorro or Rally Point.