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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.

Impressive View of Surigao Strait at Almont Beach Resort, Surigao City

April 5, 2016 by caraga Leave a Comment

Enjoying your time at the impressive view of Surigao Strait!

The captured site is at the foreground of Almont Beach Resort of Surigao City. The scenic views dominating Surigao Strait was once the center of history the war between the Filipinos and the Japanese Imperial Army. But now the loveliest place to visit looking the magical nest of Mother Nature as it was surrounded with Islands and Islets the vast bodies of calm water and the beautiful sunrise.

Location: Barangay Lipata, Surigao City, Surigao del Norte, Caraga Region

How to get there: From Butuan City by bus or van to Surigao City, then taking a tricycle or multi-cab in going to Almont Beach Resort.

Distance: It will take for estimated 2 to 3 hours from Butuan City to Surigao City, then from the terminal of Surigao City you can take a ride on tricycle or multi-cab just for 15 minutes going to Almont Beach Resort.

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!

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.

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

March 30, 2016 by caraga Leave a Comment

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

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.

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.

Bolihon Beach Resort, Carmen, Agusan del Norte

March 14, 2016 by caraga Leave a Comment

This hidden gem lies in Carmen, Agusan del Norte, the Bolihon Beach Resort. Where the horizon meets the sky and ocean before the eyes of drifters that coming from different places of Caraga Region.

Plants, corals, mountains, skies, and turquoise clear water dominates Mother Nature in one place that greets you and makes some adventurous moves for a lifetime.

Location: Carmen, Agusan del Norte

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.