Gerico Carl Panisales ( Surigao del Sur )

Surigao del Sur is a province of the Philippines located in the CARAGA region inMindanao. Its capital is Tandag City and borders Surigao del Norte to the north,Agusan del Norte and Agusan del Sur to the west, and Davao Oriental to the south. Surigao del Sur is located at the eastern coast of Mindanao and faces the Philippine Sea.

If you want a place to relax and enjoy the nature you can find it in Surigao del Sur.

Such as in Tinuyuan Falls, Bislig City

Tinuy-an Falls is a waterfall in Bislig City, Surigao del Sur in the southern Philippine island of Mindanao and is the city’s main tourist attraction.

The falls is approximately 55 metres (180 ft) high and touted as the Niagara Falls of the Philippines. Tinuy-an’s white water curtain flows in three levels and considered as one of the best waterfalls in the island because of its majestic and unique natural formation. Tinuy-an Falls’ fame has even caught interest outside the Philippines that a photo was once featured in the International Travel Magazine.

The falls magnificent cascades can be viewed in Borboanan, a one-hour ride from Mangagoy, Bislig’s commercial district. About 55 meters high and with a breathtaking width of 95 meters, it is said to be the widest in the country. The falls are also surrounded by centuries-old amazing giant trees, ferns and vines in a thick rainforest.  Visitors enjoy the islets in the swimming ground, where slippery logs are used for crossing to get a better view. Lucky visitors arriving at the right time can see a swath of rainbow that appears in the falls sometime between 9 to 11 a.m. (from Wikipedia).

and also Enchanted River were in you Eight hours from Davao City, and 30-45 minutes away from the town proper of Surigao del Sur, in the midst of Barangay Cambatong, is the threshold of one of the most magnificent bodies of water in the Philippines – the Enchanted Hinatuan River. Many have been captivated of its wonders and would endure the long travel knowing that at the end of their trip lies one of the great creations of nature.

True to its name, the Enchanted River looks fascinating with its majestic blue water. Staring at the river looks like viewing a photograph augmented using all the techniques in photo enhancement. Aside from the rich blue water, coining of the river’s name could also be attributed to urban stories. It has been said that spirits guard the river that is why swimming beyond six in the afternoon is greatly discouraged. There were also reported sightings of two women sporting long blonde hair and a green-skinned man who walked on the water’s surface who all vanished out of thin air.

May these stories be indeed true or just figments of imagination of people who have been awe-struck by the beauty of the river, it could not be denied the Enchanted River in Hinatuan is indeed one of the must-visit spots in the Philippines.