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| Map of Surigao del Sur (photo from the web) |
My first glimpse of Surigao del Sur was not prearranged officially
but spur-of-the-moment. In fact it was a fortunate event for wanderlust like
me.
The stopover was as quick as the decision took place to
include the province in our route mainly because of the two particular
attractions, the Enchanted River in the town of Hinatuan and Tinuy-an Falls in
the City of Bislig. While it was categorically spontaneous in nature – a swift
side trip, it was undeniably one of the many impressive travels I have in
Mindanao. And obviously it was an awesome experience.
The Enchanted River got its name because of the many local
talks and mysteries that veiled its spectacular beauty. Its brackish water is a
prismatic variation of colors which reflect the depth of the water.
Known as the Niagara Falls of the Philippines, Tinuy-an
Falls is just as eye-catching that flaunted its multi-tiered cascading
waterfalls. This white water curtain in
Mindanao is classified as the widest waterfalls in the country and one of the
most visited attraction of the province.
Surigao del Sur is located in the eastern coast of Mindanao
and faces the Pacific Ocean. It can be reached by land from two transit points
Davao City and Butuan City which have airports that have scheduled flights from
Manila or Cebu.
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