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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
- entrance fee: 5-15 years old, ₱10
- entrance fee: 16 years old and above, ₱20
- cottage rental: ₱200
- 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.
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