Kyle Burdeos

Tinuy-an Falls

Often called the “Niagara of the Philippines,” the massive Tinuy-an Falls in Bislig, Surigao del Sur is one of the country’s largest and widest waterfalls at 95 meters in width and 55 meters in height.

Hinatuan Enchanted River

Have you ever wondered where enkantos (fairies) live? Well, you can take a peek at the gateway to their secret realm at the Enchanted River in the town of Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur. The 150-meter deep sinkhole at the bottom of the lagoon causes the cold water to have a dark blue shade, contrasting the aquamarine hue of the surrounding area. At the bottom of the sinkhole is a small cave that leads to vast underwater cathedrals; the extent of the cavern system below the Enchanted River has not been fully explored yet. It truly is a mysterious place.

Cagwait Beach

Don’t you just love to dig your feet into powdery beach sand? Head out to Cagwait Beach in the remote town of Cagwait, Surigao del Sur. Feel utmost serenity as you walk along the long stretch of beach made of the finest, cleanest sand. The place is surprisingly quiet, clean, and uncrowded even though there are resorts, homes, and stores nearby.

Britania Group of Islands

Have you ever wanted to own your private island? Make your wish come true, even for just a few hours, at the Britania Group of Islands in the municipality of San Agustin, Surigao del Sur. These 24 islands, islets, rock outroppings, and sandbars—each one with its own unique characteristic—are clustered in Lianga Bay, which is teeming with marine life. Choose one to be your very own private paradise for a day!

Lanuza and Cantilan

Siargao in Surigao del Norte is the best-known surfing destination in the Philippines. But did you know that there are two other equally perfect wave magnets in Surigao del Sur? Ride the blue waves of the Pacific Ocean in the municipalities of Lanuza and Cantilan. Chat with sun-charred surfers, and have the time of your life surfing and skimboarding along the pristine shores.

Mabua Pebble Beach

Who says that a perfect beach should be made of white sand? Head out to Mabua Pebble Beach in Surigao del Norte where the entire seashore is lined with exceptionally smooth pebbles! Unique among the beaches in the Philippines, the pebbles make a strange gurgling sound as the waves retreat towards the sea. Numerous resorts, stores, and nearby conveniences make Mabua Pebble Beach a pleasant place to stay.

Palagsing

Palagsing is another version of the suman that is made from the starch of the sago palm mixed with coconut and brown sugar. This is usually eaten along with hot chocolate or coffee.

Kinilaw

Kinilaw is a common dish for many provinces. What sets apart Surigao’s kinilaw among others is its exotic flavor. This local delicacy is made of raw fish and it does not involve any form of cooking. To prepare this native cuisine, the people of Surigao debone and wash the raw fishes and combine it with a number of condiments. The perfect mix of ginger, vinegar, onions, chilli peppers, and salt makes this delicacy a haven for your taste buds.

Poot Poot Ginamos

This delicacy is unfamiliar to tourists and even Filipinos coming from Manila. Poot poot ginamos is a unique and tasty treat from Surigao. This flavorful delicacy is made of small fishes locally known as poot poot. This type of fish can only be found in Philippine shores. This fish specialty comes with fermented fish sauce which is very cheap, making it even more popular to tourists.

Sayongsong

This famous Surigao delicacy is a kakanin wrapped in banana leaves with the color and consistency of a puto or rice cake. It’s made up of glutinous rice, brown sugar, calamansi juice, roasted peanut, and coconut milk. Sayongsong comes out wrapped in banana leaves. Some people say it tastes like “puto” but with coconut milk.

Author: Kyle Burdeos

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