Monday, June 17, 2013

Tour on Philippine Provinces: 2. Surigao del Sur -- The Beaches and the Inland Waters



Cagwait White Beach



      
     It is a U-shaped beach with powdery white sand a a wind swept sea with crystal clear water named by the famous pilot Charles Lindberg as the Waikiki Beach of the Philippines. This is the site of the annual Kaliguan Festival. It is a 40-minute ride from the capital city of Tandag.


Tinuy-an Falls




      Located in Barangay Borboanan in Bislig City. It is known to tbe the little Niagara falls. It signifies the multi-lyared river bed of stones skillfully crafted by the Unseen Hands. Tinuy-an is the widest waterfall in the entire Mindanao. It is a 3-tiered waterfall in the middle of a thick forest. It is like a 4-storey building with the expanse of a cathedral and a pool in the bottom, the size of a football field.



Turtle Island







     It is located in the municipality of Barobo. It is an 8 hectare beach where multicolored reefs abound. It has white sand, blue waters teeming with marine life. Viewed from a distance, the shape and formation of this island is like a huge turtle floating in the Pacific Ocean. It is ideal for snorkeling and scuba diving. It is accessible by pump boat for about 30 minutes.



Enchanted River







       Located in Talisay, Hinatuan it is an awesome deep river inside a thick forest with very cool, placid blue waters which allows the viewing of beautiful fishes underneath. This river inspired the composition of the sonf Enchanted River by a local composer.

Britania Group of Islands





     Located in the municipality of San Agustin. It is composed of more than a dozen, beautiful islets with splendid vegetation and white beaches. The intact coral formation offers a beautiful snorkeling and scuba diving sports activities.




Sources:
http://filipinas-beauty.blogspot.com/2013/02/britania-group-of-islands-surigao-del.html
http://www.nomadicphotographs.com/2012/06/enchanted-river.html
http://7107islandstours.com/7107/the-marvels-of-barobo/
http://www.philippinebeaches.net/2011/09/tinuy-an-falls-bislig-surigao-del-sur/
http://entravel.blogspot.com/2013/04/cagwait-white-beach.html
http://www.visitmyphilippines.com/index.php?title=SurigaodelSur&Page=1&pid=1168


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