Monday, December 12, 2016

Hagonoy Island Sweet Encounter, Britania, Surigao del Sur

Pure sugary white sands at coral island!

Hagonoy Island maybe far from the rest but a cute paradise surrounded with jade coloured water in the Pacific. It is one of the 24 islands and islets of Britania, San Agustin, Surigao del Sur. Its pristine white sand beach shows exciting and beautiful before the eyes while slowly approaching the island. Local and international tourists will not go back to the mainland without embracing the paradise, and abuse its existence with all your senses.

Location: San Agustin, Surigao del Sur, Caraga Region

How to get there: Public Utility Bus or van from Butuan City to San Agustin town, then rent a boat for island hopping in Britania Group of Islands.

Distance: Estimated 3 hours of travel from Butuan City to San Agustin, then rent a boat for island hopping to Britania Group of Islands.

Where is Isla Aga

Awesome scenic views of Mother Nature!

Isla Aga, an island located at the town of Basilisa, Dinagat Islands, is a hub of Mother Nature. Famous of its hanging bridge overlooking the amazing beauty of the island surrounded with turquoise placid waters, neighboring islands and islets, rock formations, verdant shrubs, and pampering warm tropical breeze tapping your face.

Isla Aga experience makes you feel the priceless visits of Dinagat Islands.

Location: Basilisa, Dinagat Islands, Caraga Region

How to get there: From Butuan City by bus or van to Surigao City, then ferry boat for crossing the sea to the port of San Jose of Dinagat Island, then from San Jose, another boat ride to Basilisa town where beautiful beaches and islets surrounds like Isla Aga.

Distance: It will take for estimated 2 to 3 hours from Butuan City to Surigao City using public utility bus or private vehicle, then from Surigao City seaport crossing the sea by ferry boat for an estimated one to two hours in reaching the port of San Jose. While in San Jose, you can hire a ferry boat to carry you to the beautiful beaches and islands of Basilisa town.

One of the Many Islets in Bucas Grande Islands, Surigao del Norte

Just one of the treasures at Bucas Grande Islands!

Bucas Grande Islands is a mystical paradise has many sons and daughters called islands and islets, you can see lots of them scattered in the middle of the sea while having a boat ride of a lifetime to unspoiled Sohoton Cove. Bucas Grande is an enchanting destination where amazing rock formations, white sands islands, and hidden cove amidst a lush forest and jade waters alluring the eyes of visiting travelers.

Location: Socorro, Bucas Grande Islands, Surigao del Norte, Caraga Region

How to get there: From Butuan City by bus or van to Hayanggabon Port, Claver, then a boat ride from the port in going to Socorro town or Rally Point, then go for islands hopping.

Distance: It will take estimated 2 hours to reach Hayanggabon Port of Claver from Butuan City, then another possible half to one hour crossing the seas going to Socorro or Rally Point, then go on for islands hopping.

Saturday, December 10, 2016

Dazzling Lake Bababu, Basilisa, Dinagat Islands

Lake Bababu is a sacred place for healing and adventurism!

Lake Bababu is located in the Bababu Island, Basilisa town of Dinagat Island province. The lake is amazing clear water with freshwater dominating above the level of water while below is salty. It has an underwater cave that connects the lake to the sea. Some professionals divers were able to navigate this enchanting channel from the lake to the sea.

Going to Laka Bababu will take half an hour through trekking into the jungle. You will experience a steep, uneven, rocky mountains but at the end, the reward is immeasurable as seeing the beautiful view of the lake, refreshing winds surrounded with thick vegetation of lush forest, while swimming the pure and clear water.

Location: Basilisa, Dinagat Islands, Caraga Region

How to get there: From Butuan City by bus or van to Surigao City, then ferry boat for crossing the sea to the port of San Jose of Dinagat Island, then from San Jose, another boat ride to Basilisa town where beautiful beaches and islets surround like Isla Aga.

Distance: It will take for estimated 2 to 3 hours from Butuan City to Surigao City using public utility bus or private vehicle, then from Surigao City seaport crossing the sea by ferry boat for an estimated one to two hours in reaching the port of San Jose. While in San Jose, you can hire a ferry boat to carry you to the beautiful beaches and islands of Basilisa.

1.3 km. Delta Zipline the Longest Zipline in Asia, Butuan City

The longest zipline in Asia!

Delta Discovery Park located at Bonbon, Butuan City touted as the longest zipline in Asia, the ride is 1.3km long and takes 1 minute 45 seconds. Because of its distance, you won’t have that feeling of accelerating through the air. Halfway through the zip line, it’ll slow down to the speed of a cable car, letting you take in the views from the mountains to the city's skyline.

But the fun does not end there as it offers other activities such ATV ride, buggy ride, and horseback riding.

Location: Butuan City, capital of Caraga Region

How to get there: From Butuan City proper by van or bicycle en route to barangay Bonbon, and from there, take a walk as part of the adventure to the different mountains before reaching the highest peak, the Mt. Mayapay.

Distance: It will take for estimated 15 minutes by tricycle or bicycle to drop you in barangay Bonbon, then estimated 4 to 6 hours of walking from the drop point in going to Mt. Mayapay.

Inside Sohoton Cove Still Water Reflections, Sohoton, Bucas Grande Islands

Such amazing clear reflections!

When you get inside Sohoton Cove, it is not just the reflections of clear waters greeted you after passing a small channel during low tide but the place is quietly dominating as another paradise is coming to your senses with serene jade waters scattered before your eyes, enveloped by the lush green mountains, embracing fresh air, rock formations, and caves for adventurism. You are going deep into the womb of Mother Nature as what they say.

Such a call for a hidden paradise!

Location: Socorro, Surigao del Norte, Caraga Region

How to get there: From Butuan City by bus or van to Hayanggabon Port, Claver, then a boat ride from the port in going to Socorro town or Rally Point.

Distance: It will take estimated 2 hours to reach Hayanggabon Port of Claver from Butuan City, then another possible half to one hour crossing the seas going to Socorro or Rally Point.

Dreamlike Turquoise-Colored Water of Kabakongan Cove, Basilisa, Dinagat Islands

Paradise discovered!

Kabakongan Cove was just one of the gems in the town of Basilisa. Yes, witness the cove are just part of the dream. The amazing color of the waters stunned you like in a dream. But this is real.

The turquoise water in the Kabakongan Cove is  we are all searching for, splashing beneath the white sand beach and surrender yourself as you take the challenge in embracing the cold and clear waters of the cove. Not just mentioning the colourful marine life and corals that composed the beautiful world underwater.

Location: Basilisa, Dinagat Islands, Caraga Region

How to get there: From Butuan City by bus or van to Surigao City, then ferry boat for crossing the sea to the port of San Jose of Dinagat Island, then from San Jose, another boat ride to Basilisa town where beautiful beaches and islets surround like Isla Aga.

Distance: It will take for estimated 2 to 3 hours from Butuan City to Surigao City using public utility bus or private vehicle, then from Surigao City seaport crossing the sea by ferry boat for an estimated one to two hours in reaching the port of San Jose. While in San Jose, you can hire a ferry boat to carry you to the beautiful beaches and islands of Basilisa.