t r i p
j o u r n a l
161
{ }
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
Walk around the city proper.
The City Hall’s flagpole actually has
a memorial there that says that this
was where the first Philippine flag was
raised in Mindanao. You can also take a
multi-cab to Lipata Harbor and see where
the last naval battleship versus naval
battleship in history took place. Surigao is
famous in Annapolis because of that!
SLEEP
You must stay at the historic and
luxurious Hotel Tavern.
Tel: +63 86 826
8566;
EAT
You can pick out any type of
seafood at the public market and the little
restaurants there can cook it for you.
SHOP
Buy sarongs and malongs from
the Maranaos at the public market. Try to
haggle for a bunch, you won’t regret it.
MUST-TRY
Tour the mangroves at Brgy
Day-asan.
Mount
Tapyas
Hotel
Calle Nueva Ext. Barangay
Poblacion 5, Coron, Palawan 5316
Website:
Email:
Contact Number:
0917-500-5566
Contact Person:
Mari Shannah Paz A. Villegas
SAMUEL DE LEON
AREACODE
(86)
CURRENCY
Philippine Peso (PHP1 =
US$0.02)
TOUCHDOWN
Get 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
Visit the miraculous Del
Carmen Church and the Church Tower
that is almost 400 years old. Try the river
cruise with our local boatman through
the vast mangrove forest of Del Carmen
towards the serene Sugba Lagoon and
enjoy an evening of dancing at the Night
Cafe every Friday night at Del Carmen
Tourism Square.
SLEEP
Stay at Bakhaw Bed & Breakfast
located near the Siargao Airport.
Tel: +63
917 539 4052
EAT
Try the unique local delicacy
HOPYAW (Hopia-Payaw) and Camote
Moledo.
INSIDER TIP
Check out the tours
offered by Siargao Adventure.
siargaoadventure.com
SHOP
The king crabs of Del Carmen
make an excellent gift for the family.
Jr Matugas
Coro
municipal
mayor
Tess
Garcia
research and
communications
specialist
PHILIPPINES
SURIGAO
PHILIPPINES
SIARGAO
EDGAR ALAN ZETA YAP
EDSEL OCHOA
The Philippine flag was first hoisted in
Surigao City on December 26, 1898.
DIDYOU
KNOW?
