Caraga Region

Hub of beautiful places of Caraga Region

Soul Searching Pangabangan Beach, Magsaysay, Libjo, Dinagat Islands

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Captivates your heart with amazing beaches and rock formations!

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One of the beauties of Dinagat Islands province, Pangabangan Beach of barangay Magsaysay, in the town of Libjo (formerly known as Albor). Mesmerized by its turquoise waters, rocky islands and islets, white sand beaches, sunsets and embracing cool winds from the Pacific Ocean, Libjo was described as an El Nido of Palawan. Here lies the Pangabangan beach is a gem waiting to be discovered before the eyes of adventurers from the different places of the country, Philippines.

Pangabangan beach is a white sand beach mirrored with limestone islets scattered in the vast turquoise waters. The beach is also neighbored by others paradise shoreline to name a few such as Pig-ot, Punta Villa, and Osmena beaches. A perfect place for sunbathing, kayaking, and boat riding for adventurous travelers and visitors. But for now is a no man’s land where you can walk alone on a beach with no tourists surrounds. Feel the quietness and embracing in a solitude of peace in the absence of others.

This is the heart of Mother Nature in the adventurous place of amazing Dinagat Islands.

Location: Magsaysay, Libjo, Dinagat Islands, Caraga Region

How to get there: From Butuan City by bus or van to Surigao City, then ferry boat for crossing the sea to the port of San Jose of Dinagat Island, then from San Jose, another boat ride to Libjo town where beautiful beaches and rocky islets waiting to be discovered.

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 ferry boat for an estimated one to two hours in reaching the port of San Jose. While in San Jose, you can hire a ferry boat to carry you to the beautiful beaches and islands of Libjo town.

Unique Beach in the Philippines the Mabua Pebble Beach, Surigao City

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Stones are dominating and not the white sands!

mabua pebble beach, surigao city
source: Ray Gohetia Jatico

Mabua Pebble beach located in barangay Mabua, Surigao City is one of the unique beaches in Caraga Region as well as in the Philippines. Piling of amazing smooth stones paraded the beach for miles in a clear blue ocean and never ending horizon against the backdrop of Surigao mountains. One of the lovely showcases in Mabua the amazing presence of countless oval-shaped stones, and how it became the shoreline landmark for a million years to build. Maybe, Mother Nature shows its way how to invent such particular unique place in Caraga.

In the late afternoon, You can take your sit in these pebbles facing the ocean and witness how sunset began to surprise you with its lovely dive into the ocean as sunset rays spread into the waters that glitter the whole scenery. It will take your breath away.

Along the other side of the shoreline, be adventurous sometimes, and you will discover neighboring beauty – the Looc Beach, the same characteristics when you discover Mabua Pebble beach. Trekking the mountains to the other beach, and witness the breathtaking view down below.

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

How to get there: From Butuan City by bus or van to Surigao City, then riding a tricycle or multi-cab in going to Mabua.

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 Mabua Pebble Beach.

Modernized Butuan National Museum

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Repository of the national treasures hidden for countless years! Priceless archaeological finds dug-up after a thousand years hiding below the earth surface. The discovery of different artifacts some dated 400 AD making Butuan as the center of trade and commerce in the Philippines in the Southeast Asia’s neighboring countries before the Spanish colonizers came to the Philippines.

modernized butuan national museum
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Butuan National Museum is located in barangay Doongan, Butuan City, the capital of Caraga Region. It was established after the accidental discovery of archaeological materials by the City Engineering Office of Butuan City in 1974 while draining the water confined inside a man-made river system. Succeeding excavations conducted by the National Museum, yielded tremendous archaeological finds of collectors value. The most significant find were the prehistoric Balanghai or Butuan boats that date from 4th to 13th centuries A.D., just five kilometers from the city proper. The National Museum conducted a scientific research, sending its archaeologists and researchers at Ambangan, Libertad.

The now improve Butuan National Museum can compete world class haven when visited by many tourists either local or foreign visitors. The discovery of the 9 Butuan boats or known as balanghai boats, with about 50 thousands archaeological relics and cultural materials (numerous porcelain jars, pots, plates, golds, etc.) excavated in Libertad, became the best evidence to prove that Butuan established trading relations in Asian countries, and even reaching beyond uncharted seas around the globe. These some pieces of history are now house in Butuan National Museum.

The establishment of the museum was facilitated through the support of the Butuan Museum Foundation, Inc., which was organized to assist the National Museum safeguard and preserve the rich cultural heritage of the region.

Location: Butuan City, capital of Caraga Region

How to get there: From Butuan City proper by tricycle or Multicab en route to barangay Doongan where Butuan National Museum is located.

Distance: It will take for estimated 15 minutes by tricycle or multicab to reach the museum since it is accessible by any means of transportation as its perfect location is in the heart of the City.

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

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Jump till you drop!

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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.

Irresistible Guyam Island, General Luna, Siargao

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A gem in the Pacific waving with its pristine waters and white sand beach before your eyes!

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Guyam Island is the closest among the other islands near the shoreline of General Luna, Siargao Island. You can appreciate its gift with its white sands beach forming a white line in your naked eye with coconut trees filled the island. This cute island became the center of attraction as you stand in the shoreline of General Luna. One drifter has to say that during low tide a group of professional divers challenges to cross the sea by walking and land on the white island. The island is surrounded by its pristine waters anyone will entice to swim the whole day.

While there, you can give sights to other gems waving near where you stand, and experience the same feeling jumping to other beautiful spots. I am referring to other neighboring treasures that you want to embark are Daku Island, Naked Island, and Corregidor Island.

Happy islands hopping!

Location: Guyam Island, 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 General Luna, hire a boat to cross Guyam Island.

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 General Luna, then hire a pump boat to cross the very near Guyam Island.

4th Tier Enchanting Bega Falls, Mabuhay, Prosperidad, Agusan del Sur

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Charmed by its beauty, all your troubles went away!

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source: Choy Cuevas Honculada

Bega Falls of Mabuhay, Propsperidad, is another majestic falls discovered in Caraga Region aside from the other majestic falls located in Bislig City, the Tinuy-an Falls. The name has the magical power to drop men in her beauty. The fairy tale story involves a beautiful fairy attracted by many men, once they go with her they went all the way to the falls and will not come back. The word ‘bega’ means in english to flirt.

Bega Falls is a 4-tiered waterfall located in Purok 5, a 5.2 km from Brgy. Mabuhay, Prosperidad, Agusan del Sur. Although, the location of the falls is far from the main hub of the town proper, and you are going through hard directions before reaching the majestic falls. But once you reach there, you are seduced by its beauty and feeling of tiredness and exhaustion started to fade away.

Bega Falls has been a tourist attraction for locals but has never been publicly exposed to other tourists in the Philippines. The place is home to at least 8 small springs and 25 waterfalls, where only a few are accessible to visitors for now.

Location: Mabuhay, Prosperidad, Agusan del Sur, Caraga Region

How to get there: From Butuan City by bus or van and dropped you at Awa along the highway entry point for Los Arcos, you can hire habal-habal/single motorcycle driver to carry you to barangay Mabuhay, then register at the barangay hall for you to be led by a tour guide, then ride habal-habal to the entry point, from that entry point walking/hiking to the 4 tiers of Bega Falls.

Distance: It will take for estimated 1 and a half to 2 hours from Butuan City to Awa along the highway entry point to Los Arcos. Then, hire habal-habal/single motorcycle in going to barangay hall of Mabuhay. From the barangay hall of Mabuhay, you will be led by a tour guide for another run of habal-habal for 10 to 15 minutes (4 kilometers) to the entry point of Bega Falls, from that entry point you will have to hike or walk for 30 minutes (1.2 kilometers) in reaching the 1st tier of Bega Falls and soon to another tier and so forth.