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(86)
CURRENCY
Philippine Peso (PHP1 = US$0.02)
TOUCHDOWN
Taxis are available both at the
airport and at Dapa Pier. You can also ride a
habal-
habal
or an extended-seat motorbike to get to your
lodgings. On the island itself, there are mini and
jeepney buses.
BYDAY
Talk to the locals and get good deals
on island hopping at Naked Island, Daku Island
and Guyam Island. There’s also a really popular
spot called Magpupunko, a tide pool; go there on
weekdays when it isn’t packed with people.
BYNIGHT
Party with both the tourists and the
locals at Nine Bar. After partying `til dawn, you
can buy the Siargao local bread, which is simply
delicious. They usually start making the bread
at 4am.
SLEEP
Backpackers and budget travelers can go
to Kabuntog Resort. They have a nice beachfront
where you can swim the clear blue waters or rent
a kayak.
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Upon your arrival, you can
hire a jeepney or tricycle to get around the city.
Although there are no taxis, most hotels offer a
complimentary van pick-up from the airport as well
as for departure.
BYDAY
Head to the “Waikiki Beach of the
Philippines” when you visit Cagwait White Beach.
Be captivated by the magical waters of the
“Enchanted River” in Hinatuan, and the Tinuy-An
Falls or the “Little Niagara of the Philippines.”
BYNIGHT
Grab dinner at Gold Bar Restaurant,
which offers the best carbonara,
kilawin,
seafood
and fresh
lumpia
in Tandag. Enjoy a live band or
catch a movie while eating tasty street food at the
Tandag City Boulevard.
SLEEP
The Villa Maria Luisa Hotel is the one of
the finest hotels in the province. You can choose to
swim at the beach or in the pool.
Tel: +63 (86) 211
5488/211 5499; vmlhotel.tandag@gmail.com
LOCAL SPEAK
“Pila”
means
“How much?” and
“Dinhi ra/diri
lang”
means “Stop here.”
MUST-TRY
Ride a
habal-habal
(motorcycle) and eat
tajum/tayum
(sea urchin).
BEST FESTIVALS
The
Kaliguan Festival in June and
the Lanuza Surfing Festival in
November.
BESTDINNER
Buy the
cheapest yellow fin tuna you can
find and cook it yourself.
BESTBUYS
Need extra shorts?
You can rely on J Spot for cheap
board shorts.
LOCAL SPEAK
It would
be really nice if you could say
“Maayong gabi,”
which means
“Good evening.”
PHILIPPINES
SURIGAO
PHILIPPINES
SIARGAO
Samantha
Grace E.
Moscoso
manager,
CA/CHS-MSD
Chris
Magnus O.
Catelo
travel
photographer
DIDYOU
KNOW?
EDGAR ALAN ZETA YAP
EDSEL OCHOA
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Ser 4
The Siargao International Surfing
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