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(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
Walk barefoot. Surf as much
as you can, swim with the stingless
jellyfish, ride the carabao, see the
cockfight, kitesurf, kayak, stand-up
paddle, bike, dive or play golf. Visit the
beautiful islands of Daku, Naked, Guyam,
Mamon Islands; the enchanting caves,
lagoons and natural pools.
SLEEP
Turtle Surf Camp and School is a
cool place to stay.
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EAT
For affordable and good food, try La
Isla Bar and Restaurant. The best open-
air barbecue place is Lalays.
SHOP
Drop by Driftwood or Subangan
and look for Jigs for cool accessories,
customized tiki and souvenirs.
MUST-TRY
Bico
(
sweet rice) or
pan de
surf
(
surfboard-shaped bread) with hot
chocolate in the morning.
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
Eat, drink and have fun. There
are great beaches to visit where you
can swim, relax and enjoy a stress-free
environment. An adventurous nightlife at
the Surigao City Boulevard awaits. Stop
by Tinuy-An Falls, the biggest waterfalls
in the Philippines. Visit Hagonoy Island
too and watch the sunset.
SLEEP
Tavern Hotel along Borromeo
Street is a nice choice.
Tel: +63 86 826
8566;
EAT
Seafood at Ocean Bounties
Restaurant has the biggest crab claws,
lobsters, crabs, curachas and prawns.
SHOP
Malls are great, but the night
markets are better. For souvenirs, try the
PPA Port terminals of Surigao City.
MUST-TRY
Surfing, wind surfing and
diving. Most of all try riding our tricycles
and habal-habal.
SAMUEL DE LEON
Kitya
Ferrer
artist
Montano B.
Patino, Jr.
government
employee
PHILIPPINES
SURIGAO
PHILIPPINES
SIARGAO
EDGAR ALAN ZETA YAP
Siargao is the game fishing capital of
the Philippines.
DIDYOU
KNOW?
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