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| OVER LOOKING MABUA PEBBLE BEACH |
SURIGAO CITY,
.....is the capital of Surigao Del Norte is where my husband Hometown, Barangay Zaragoza in the Island of Sibale located in the province of Surigao Del Norte, Caraga Region, Philippines. Is the second northern most of the Mindanao Provinces and the most important transportation hub between Visayas and Mindanao.
HOW TO GET THERE :
.....SURIGAO CITY was hit by an earthquake February 2017 but before that they have a direct flight from Manila to Surigao City. As of now Cebgo (Cebu Pacific) and PAL Express cater Daily flights from Cebu (Mactan International Airport) vice versa. The easiest way to reach Surigao is fly to Cebu City or Butuan City (Bancasi Airport)
or you can board a Ferry from Cebu City going to Surigao City, Monday to Saturday, and Surigao City to Cebu City, Tuesday to Sunday check scheduled to their website for more info. http://www.surigaoislands.com/news-and-updates/item/85-surigao-city-to-cebu-city-boat-schedule.html.
or you can fly to Butuan City (Bancasi Airport) then ride a bus going to Surigao City. Or fly from Cagayan De Oro or Davao City then travel by land boarded a Bus or Van going to Surigao City. Surigao City has many access point if going by boat or by plane or by bus. Connected provinces via Boat from Leyte Samar or if you want some excitement you can travel by land on Bus then Boat from Manila and that's the longest and hardest way to reach Surigao City. But i wouldn't advice you to do this long travel I haven't tried it, if you wanted Sakit ng Katawan or adventure you can try this.
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| docking site of Lantsa |
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| Zaragosa Rock Formation
ZARAGOSA ROCK FORMATION is one of the local attraction of the island if you see this, these means you are near your destination Barangay Zaragosa in Sibale Island. On reaching the barangay at the docking site of Surigao City ride a pump boat (Lantsa) going to the Island it will takes a quick ride in about 30 mins to 45 mins to reach the barangay. The pump boat leaves once a Day at noon time about 12 noon or rent a boat if you didn't catch the pump boat going to the island but I advice you to be at the dock site on time for the cheapest fare.
WELCOME BARANGAY ZARAGOSA
They say that's Philippines has 7,107 Island and this include the small islet of Sibale Island in Barangay Zaragosa with their very owned powdery white sand and crystal clear water. If your a natures lover as me and you are yearns from the blend of sun, sand, beach and an urban lifestyle of the countryside this is the perfect spot to be lazy and watch the sunset.
   THINGS TO DO IN SURIGAO : |
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| BITAOG BEACH |
ISLAND HOPPING:
Since we have limited days in Surigao the next day is an Island Hopping Day and spend the rest of our day here in this beautiful paradise of BITAOG BEACH, located in Dinagat Islands municipality of Basilisa Dinagat Islands. An unspoiled and tranquil white beach that is worthy to visit for.
The powdery white sand of Bitaog Beach offers more than just its beautiful shoreline. The crystal clear blue water is perfect for snorkeling or just be lazy on the water and swim. The rock formations and limestone is just like in Palawan. The fined white sand is just like your stepping on the shoreline of Boracay.
We rented a cottage for the price of P800/20pax ...this little laid back beach is a few minutes from Barangay Zaragosa, we brought our own food and do not forget to bring ice since this place is a little islet, expect that there is No electricity in the vicinity of the island.
It was a nice day spending here at Bitaog Beach so at around 3pm we headed back home to rest because the next day is our returned in Surigao City.
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| POMELO FRUITS |
It was a short visit but it was sweet .... a fun time bonding with my hubby's siblings and relatives. The following day is an early wake up call because pump boat leaves at 6:00 am Once a Day trip to the City so we hurriedly packed our bags and headed in the City. We booked our accommodation in Tavern HoTel for an overnight stay and because we still have One Day to Spend in Surigao City. Our next agenda on our bucket list IS?....
MABUA PEBBLE BEACH
....is reachable thirty minutes by land westward from Surigao City center Surigao Del Norte in Barangay Mabua in Ipil. Rent a tricycle in the town proper of Surigao City in our case the wife of my husband nephew has vehicle and willingly offered for us to drove it. Luckly for us hehehe.
The shoreline of this beach is mostly smooth white pebbles a very unique beach that Surigao has ever had. The countless white pebbles is varying from different sizes and shapes covered the entire shoreline of the beach. It was mostly likely formed by strong swashing waves that forced the stone to be driven onshore.
Then if you want to see the entire Surigao City or the Shoreline of Mabua Pebble Beach there is a carved step of the side of the small hill. Climb the step to see the overlooking Mabua Pebbles Beach. Get off at the Mt. Bagarabon Beach Hotel and Mountain Resort and make a way past their Hajahay Suites towards the pebbles shore.
Thanks for reading.....will have a trip to Surigao City and Siargao by next year and i will be happy to share it with you for more updates.
