Caraga Region

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

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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

Enchanting Hinayagan Cave, Bislig City, Surigao del Sur

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Posted – Marlon Villasor of Caraga Backpackers

hinayagan cave, bislig city, surigao del sur
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Hinayagan Cave is another tourist destination haven seeking the thrill to the depth of the earth located at Bislig City. So enchanting as you moved inside the cave with natural creations never before seen. Marveled by the beauty when passing an entrance then a vast space inside with the illumination of light in the center.

Its name originally was Suhoton but was changed because there are other caves in the country that bear the same name. For identity, the local folks renamed it “Hinayagan,” which means, “lighted.” This was so-called Hinayagan because of the opening in the mid ceiling of the cave.

The first cave is 100 meters in length, 15 meters radius entrance with creek water coming in and Miniature Falls. The sunlight passes through the 10 meter diameter opening in the middle ceiling that allow birds and other winged animals to come in and out of the cave. It also has 50 meter wide swimming area that leads to the entrance of the second cave. You can also find an underground river and stalactites that are mostly forming elephant trunks and balusters.

hinayagan cave, bislig city, surigao del sur
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hinayagan cave, bislig city, surigao del sur
source: Marlon Villasor

LOCATION: Hinayagan Cave, San Vicente, Bislig City, Surigao del Sur, Caraga Region

HOW TO GET THERE:

– From Butuan ride a bus or van to Manggagoy tell the driver to drop you off to crossing of San Vicente near University of SouthEastern Philippines

– From crossing of San Vicente ride a habal habal going to Kapatagan tell the driver you want to visit Hinayagan Cave

EXPENSES:

-Van or Bus (210 pesos)
-habal habal (100 pesos)
-guide (100 pesos)

REMINDER:

-be mindful of that signage that says “this way to hinayagan cave”
-beside that sign there’s a house ask them if they can guide you going to the cave
-15 minutes easy trek

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

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The amazing rocky side of Bolihon Beach Resort!

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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.

Cloud 9 a Surfing Mecca in the Philippines, General Luna, Surigao del Norte

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Witness the thunderous waves chasing the surfers!

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Cloud 9 is simply the name of the place where giant waves started to emerge like forming 9-shaped waves. Head to Cloud 9 in the town of General Luna, Siargao Island, walk on the long wooden bridge and watch the adrenaline surfers play with the 9-shaped waves!

The wave was discovered by traveling surfers in the late 1980s. It was named after a chocolate bar of the same name (yes, Cloud 9), and was featured by American photographer John S. Callahan in the United States-based Surfer magazine in March 1993. Cloud 9 also has a reputation for being a relatively cheap destination for surfers with many cheap accommodations and restaurants and bars to choose from.

There are several other quality waves on Siargao and nearby islands, but Cloud 9 has received more publicity than any other surf spot in the Philippines. It is the only wave easily accessible without a boat, leading to overcrowding and the nickname of “Crowd 9” among surfers. Eager foreign and locally owned accommodation and tourist facilities have profited from the magazine publicity and the influx of visitors drawn by the annual Siargao International Surfing competition in September.

Siargao, particularly the municipality of General Luna, is well known as “The Surfing Capital of the Philippines” with a reputation among surfers within the Philippines and the International scene.

Location: General Luna, 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 the port of Dapa, then from Dapa taking a ride by jeepney or private vehicle to Cloud 9, General Luna.

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 the port of Dapa. While in Dapa, hiring a jeepney or private vehicle for at least half an hour going to Cloud 9, General Luna.

Exciting Tagnote Falls, RTR, Agusan del Norte

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

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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

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Amazing horizon where sea and sky meet in a distance!

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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.