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CURRENCY
Philippine Peso (PHP1 = US$0.02)
TOUCHDOWN
Taxis are available both at the
airport and Dapa Pier. You can also ride a
habal-
habal
or an extended-seat motorbike to get to your
lodgings. There are mini and jeepney buses on the
island itself.
BY DAY
Siargao Island is not all about surf
and swells. If it's low tide, take a dip in the
natural pools of various shapes and sizes in
Magpupungko in Pilar, or swim with non-stinging
jellyfish in Sohoton Cove in Bucas Grande.
BY NIGHT
Go bar-hopping around the area or
simply enjoy the island breeze at the Boulevard
of General Luna. To relax, you can get a good
massage at Nuat Thai in Cabuntog at very
affordable prices.
SLEEP
There are plenty of options in Siargao.
The Kalinaw Resort is romantic and perfect
for couples. The deluxe villas cost around
PHP7,900++ per night.
PHILIPPINES
SURIGAO
PHILIPPINES
SIARGAO
BEST SOUVENIR
Miniature Cloud
9
woodcrafts carved by Rudy Figuron.
You can find him in General Luna.
BEST BUYS
Poot-poot
(
salted fish)
or an assortment of dried fish that you
can find near the entrance of Dapa Port.
BEST BREAKFAST
Pan de Surf
—
homemade bread cooked in native
pugon
(
brick oven) using firewood and
shaped like a surfboard.
Mark
Gastardo
HMOconsultant
Ivonnie
Dumadag
provincial tourism
officer of Surigao
del Norte
EDGAR ALAN ZETA YAP
AREA CODE
(86)
CURRENCY
Philippine Peso (PHP1 = US$0.02)
TOUCHDOWN
Upon arrival, you can hire
a jeepney or tricycle to get around the city.
Although there are no taxis, most hotels offer a
complimentary van pickup from the airport as
well as for departure.
BY DAY
Enjoy the beach and videoke at
Gastardo-Escabal Resort in Brgy Oslao, San
Francisco Surigao del Norte. It is rarely explored
and very homey — a good place not only to enjoy
yourself, but to ponder and reflect as well.
BY NIGHT
Have a bonfire at the beach of Brgy
Oslao, San Francisco, Surigao del Norte. Have
dinner at Carmen’s Barbeque Food House at
Bilang-Bilang. They have the best chicken
barbecue served with their signature sauce.
SLEEP
Head to Gastardo-Escabal Resort in Brgy
Oslao, which is just outside Surigao City. The
resort has affordable rooms and a swimming pool
too.
Tel: +63 (926) 219 1685
BEST SOUVENIRS
Get the
locally produced
suka
(
vinegar) or
daing
(
dried fish).
BEST BUYS
There's plenty of fresh
seafood here. Try the local squid or
"
nukus ipil"
.
BEST FESTIVAL
The annual
Bonok-bonok Festival in September.
Bonok-bonok is a dance performed by
the native Mamanwas to give thanks.
