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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 and to the airport.
SEE &DO
First, visit the biggest
waterfalls in the Philippines, the
Tinuy-An Falls. Then enjoy the view of
the seashore at Bislig City’s very own
Bayview, where it comes alive during
night. And experience a sunrise or sunset
at Hagonoy Island, where you can stay
overnight and camp.
SLEEP
Stay at Paper Country Inn, a
comfortable budget place.
Tel: +63 (86)
628 2313
or (86) 853 4144
EAT
Try the seafood soup called Mutya
ng Bislig and have a taste of the durian
fruit, with its sweet, soft flesh.
SHOP
Buy durian at sari-sari stores or
directly from local harvesters, which is
the cheaper option.
INSIDER TIP
Ask the habal-habal driver
who takes you to Tinuy-An Falls to pick
you up or wait for you.
SAMUEL DE LEON
AREACODE
(86)
CURRENCY
Philippine Peso (PHP1 =
US$0.02)
TOUCHDOWN
Get a taxis at the airport
or 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.
SEE &DO
A must while in Siargao is
to ride the waves of the Pacific Ocean.
It’s not only surfing that you can enjoy
there, you can also go island hopping
and see the other beautiful spots nearby.
Visit Taktak Falls, or go swimming at
the Magpopongko Pools. You can also
explore caves.
SLEEP
Surfers and backpackers can
stay at Bohemia Bungalows in Burgos
Bay.
EAT
Enjoy an abundance of fresh
seafoods. Try to have them cooked the
local way.
SHOP
Find unique pasalubong items as
you shop your way through the island.
Take home some king crabs too!
INSIDER TIP
The best time to catch the
waves is during the surfing season, which
is from August to November.
Carlos
Lozada
Clase Jr.
staff, Public Safety
Mutual Benefit
Funds, Inc
Arman E.
Barbuco
travel
photographer /
blogger
PHILIPPINES
SURIGAO
PHILIPPINES
SIARGAO
EDGAR ALAN ZETA YAP
SCOTT A WOODWARD
Bislig City was named after the
forest vine of the rattan family.
DIDYOU
KNOW?
