The International Doll House & Ocean View Park Restaurant

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The International Doll House & Ocean View Park Restaurant is owned by Mr. and Mrs. Werner William This place housed hundreds of dolls and were collected from the different side of the globe. Dolls range from Babushka to Barbie to a very rare and expensive doll. The restaurant and doll house is located on a hill top. The wife is an avid collector of dolls thus they came up with the International Doll House just adjacent to the restaurant. Entrance fee to the doll house is ₱20.00 for adults and ₱15.00 for children. The dolls in the doll house are authentic. There were a lot of Barbie’s representing the different countries of the world. These Barbie’s also have their own passports. Mrs. Ruelaine’s passion started with her Barbie’s in the 1980’s until her collection grew bigger as she and her husband travel around the world. Mrs. William is said to collect dolls in every country she’s visited or been to.

Bao-Bao Falls

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Bao-Bao Falls is an untouched shallow waterfall and the good place to chill out from the busy streets of the near town, it is found in Diatogon, Lianga, Surigao del Sur. Some rocks are a bit slippery so we recommend wearing slippers or mojo sandals. Though it provides only a small area for visitors but satisfies you with a crystal clear, cold and refreshing water. Bao-Bao Falls may not be as tall and known to others compare to waterfalls found in the area, but it sure will leave a unique mark on your experiences. Though this one has its own charm with cold and clear water. ₱10 for adult and ₱5 for children.

Libuacan Cold Spring

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Libuacan Cold Spring is located at Tagbina, Surigao del Sur which considered as their sanctuary, It will give you the first impression that it is too shallow but it is much deeper closer to the source. There were concrete stairs leading to the stream and a wooden bridge connecting its sides. The spring was deep and cold, and very fresh. Its source was an underground spring which is about 95ft is still explored even some locals get their drinking water from it. Today they have made picnic tables and chairs, as well, and a dressing room for their guests. The local management is welcoming guests and donations to retain the beauty of spring. The spring is the perfect place to relax with your friends and family where you can take the time to enjoy the scenery and fresh air.

Top 5 Surigao del Sur

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The Hinatuan Enchanted River is a deep spring river on the island of Mindanao in the Philippines. It flows into the Philippine Sea and the Pacific Ocean at Barangay Talisay, Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur. It is found between the boundaries of Barangays of Talisay and Cambatong. It earned the moniker "enchanted river" from the diplomat Modesto Farolan who described the river in his poem entitled "Rio Encantado". Hinatuan Bay, which is the habitat of various species of turtles, is located at its mouth.

Entrance fee: Php30.00 per person | Life Jacket Rental: Php15.00 per hour (optional) | Picnic huts and tables: Php100 

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Laswitan comes from the Visaya word, laswit, meaning the sea water pounding on the rocks. Laswitan is unique because of the strong waves crashing on a 20-foot rocky sea wall and spilling over the other side to fill up a rock pool. Guests can dip on the 2 rock pools as they are showered by sea water splashing from the other side. Best time to see Laswitan is from October to mid-March. There is one sizeable sheltered hut for day use with a nominal rental fee. Kamalig - this is the only lodging in Cortes, P600/head. Best to make arrangements with Cortes LGU before coming over

Laswitan Fees

1. entrance fee: 5-15 years old, ₱10
2. entrance fee: 16 years old and above, ₱20
3. cottage rental: ₱200
4. mask (for rock pool) rental: ₱10

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Tinuy-an Falls is a multi-tiered waterfall in Bislig, Surigao del Sur in the southern island of Mindanao, Philippines. Bislig is a city known as the Booming City by the Bay. The falls itself has been featured in various International Travel Magazines and TV shows. The Tinuy-an falls are 95 m wide and 55 meters (180 ft) high, touted as the little Niagara Falls of the Philippines. Tinuy-an is a white-water curtain that flows in three levels and is said to be the widest waterfall in the Philippines. Every morning, the area shows a rainbow between 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. One may also ride a raft to get close to its cascades and get a water massage.

Entrance Fee - ₱50 per person

Children 7 years old and below are free

Cottages (rate is per 6 hours, overnight stay is double the rate)

Small cottage:  ₱300

Big cottage:  ₱500

Function Hall:  ₱1000

Table with tents:  ₱200

Small tables with 4 chairs:  ₱100

Air-conditioned room: ₱600 per night, good for 2 Pax
₱150 per additional bed

Use of electrical appliances:

100 watts and above:  ₱50 per unit

90 watts and below:  ₱20 per unit

Bamboo Raft: ₱150 per 30 minutes

Life jacket: ₱30 per hour

Inflatables (Salbabida): ₱30 per hour

Camping site: ₱100 overnight

Parking Fee

4-wheel vehicles and up:  ₱20 per 6 hours

2 and 3-wheel vehicles:  ₱10 per 6 hours

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Britania Group of Islands is in Brgy. Britania in San Agustin, Surigao del Sur. It is comprised of 24 islands and islets in the crystal-clear waters of Lianga bay at the eastern part of Mindanao. Most of these islands are uninhabited and only a few of them have a beach with spherical in shape and some of them are partially surrounded with pristine white sands so pure and refined. It’s Surigao del Sur’s best-kept secret.

There are many agencies at Britania port, which are renting their boats. The prices range between 1500-2000 for hiring a boat, and one boat can fit around 15 people. It's better if you find people to share it with, but however, if you are traveling solo, then you can negotiate the price for the small boat (between 300-600 pesos). Joan's beach resort is a small family run resort, which can offer much better deals comparing to the "big" agencies in the beginning of the port. The popular among 24 islands are known as Boslon island, Bonbon Island, and Naked Island.

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Hagonoy Island is tiny with 140 meters long and privately owned by a resort, it is located near the city of Bislig, on Bislig Bay (province of Surigao del Sur, Mindanao, The southern-eastern island of the Philippines). Now is the time to explore the amazing white sandy beach, sparkling turquoise waters and coconut trees swaying slowly in the cool ocean breeze, the constant sound of the ocean waves, creates a perfectly idyllic setting. Do not worry about the entrance it offers only 1 U.S Dollar per person (50 Philippine pesos) and a boat to get you there is about 4 U.S Dollar per person.

A perfect spot for scuba divers and snorkelers.  Swimming here is definitely worth it because it will be the best swim you can have in your life. Tourists are encouraged to bring their own tents because there are no huts or cottages available.  Campers will also love this place because it’s a perfect place where they can enjoy an unhampered view of the setting sun as it falls to the horizon.