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Saturday, 21 February 2009 01:18

Waterfalls

Bankaw Mountain ResortBankaw Mountain Resort (Tubajon) - is located at Barangay Diaz approximately 10 kilometers from the heart of the municipality. The place can be reached after nearly 15 minutes motor ride from the poblacion. This natural waterfall has crystal clear water ideal for nature loving individuals.








Mangrove and Bonsai Forest

Mt. Redondo Natural Bonsai ForestMt. Redondo Natural Bonsai Forest (Loreto) - Soaring to about 1,000 mtrs. above sea level is Mt. Redondo (the 2nd highest mountain in the island of Dinagat). The place is almost as cool as Baguio City. This century tree "Bonsai" forest covers an estimated area of more than 100 hectares. It is one of the only two natural bonsai gardens in the whole Mindanao and the only one accessible by land transportation.






Cold and Hot Springs

Esperanza Spring Esperanza Spring (Loreto) - Crystal clear and chilly water cascades in the midst of a tropical forest naturally captured in a lagoon where you can enjoy a refreshing dip.









Lagoons and Tidal Flats

Ouano LagoonOuano Lagoon (Libjo) - is hidden from the rock formation between barangay Arellano and Plaridel. The perpetual serenity of the place adds ecstasy to its deep-bluish-clear water which is ideal for swimming and floating cottages.











Blue LagoonBlue Lagoon (Libjo) - is located at Pangabangan Island at Barangay Magsaysay, Libjo with an estimated depth of about 12 feet during low tide and a width of about half a hectare.  This lagoon has a crystal clear water ideal for snorkeling.

Tambongon Lagoon (Tubajon) - welcomes photography and scuba diving.






SURF SITES

Campijagit PointCampijagit Point (Cagdianao) - offers majestic waves that are good for surfing.


 

 

 




ISLANDS AND BEACHES

Pangabangan IslandPangabangan Island (Libjo) - is located at the western side of Libjo. It is about 20 minutes pumpboat ride from the poblacion. With a size of about 2.5 hectares, it is blessed with fine-white-sand, untouched nature. Rock formation towering over the deep bluish clear water with wonderful corral reefs. Viewed from the island, the beautifully scattered "Kisses Islets" are comparable to the Hundred Islands of Pangasinan.








Bitaug BeachBitaug Beach (Basilisa) - is the new paradise of the island, south of Basilisa.  It offers powder-white sand beach with rock formations. It can be reached by sea transportation for about an hour and a half trip from the service center.










Sundayo BeachSundayo Beach (Basilisa) - is ideal for snorkeling with islets in different shapes and sizes that surround it. It is near Lake Bababu and can be reached by an hour and a half boat trip from Surigao City.











Pig-ot BeachPig-ot Hideaway Beach (Libjo) - A cluster of islets that looks like broken emeralds slapped on the aquamarine surface of the water. One can witness the different aquatic species gliding and hiding behind coral reefs. This hideaway is indeed heavenly especially for adventure, leisure seekers and nature lovers.








DIVING SITES

Sangay Beach and Dive Site (Loreto) - is located at the eastern shore of Loreto facing the Pacific Ocean. It is a potential site for surfing and diving.


Baing Beach and Dive Site (San Jose) - a white sand beach located in Sitio Eviota, Matingbe, San Jose that can be reached via motorized banca with an approximate travel time of 15 minutes from the port of Poblacion, San Jose.

LAKES

Lake BababuLake Bababu (Basilisa) - is mountain lake nestled in vast walls of granite and surrounded by wild trees. A 45-minute  ride by boat from Surigao City and 1 ½ hour of hiking and climbing on the steeply sloping hill.  A steep descent to the lake adds thrill to avid adventurers and offers fine views to numerous small caves.








CAVES

Ouano CaveOuano Cave (Libjo) - A gigantic cave majestically located above Ouano Lagoon. Crystal quartz glitter on the walls, ceilings and ground blending with cool green pigments. The  cave has a pond and long dark tunnels leading to nowhere.
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proud to be
written by ANGEL, August 11, 2009
were very proud of our very nice views.....
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visit
written by recky ongabe, August 24, 2009
i wish I could visit again this place..
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Comos estas san jose
written by zenith29, October 06, 2009
hi,todo la dinagatnon, my wife from there i like living that island such a beautiful place for living especially their progressive...........
Buenas Dias a Todos :) :-*
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written by Ralph Crisp, April 25, 2010
One day very soon......I will retire to Dinagat Islands

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