Capilay Spring Park

CAPILAY SPRING PARK

Capilay’s Spring Park in the town of San Juan is a neat place to hang out or have a swim. This place is very clean (literally neat) and well-maintained. It has some nice looking cottages which are great for snack time and plenty of long stools where you can simply relax, play chess, paint, read, have an LQ with your best friend’s GF, etc.

This place is abundant with trees and plants so you’ll surely enjoy its fresh air and feel less heat. There’s an open space where kids can play classic pinoy games like luksong tinik, Chinese garter, luksong baka and other recreational activities.

A magical island known for its mystic beauty is situated in the Central part of the Philippines. Siquijor, a small island of Central Visayas yet it is bountifully blessed with undiscovered wonders. Ivory coasts surround this majestic isle with crystal blue sea waters that goes with it. Splendid waterfalls, cool springs, and caves are waiting invitingly for tourists to explore its breathtaking scenery.

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Cabadbaran Ancestral Houses

CABADBARAN ANCESTRAL HOUSES

An old Spanish architecture houses. The most prominent among them is the Atega Ancestral Home, the biggest and most beautifully preserved house, located at Caraga.

Built in 1904, the Atega House was the home of the Atega family that originated from the Spanish Friar Father Pedro Garcia. It was built by a revolutionary leader named Don Andres Atega. Since the family does not divide properties, the house grew from one wing to many more. Today, it has grown to 36 rooms and a garden.

The house's garden was once a swampy area were deer were found. Lucky for the Ategas however, a flood covered the swampy area and eventually became suitable for a garden.

The interior is a mixture of Filipino, Chinese and European style. The doors of the rooms are well blended with the walls so an outsider will not notice it immediately (perfect during the war). Once the doors are opened, you will be amazed at how big the rooms really are. Although this house doesn't look that big on the outside, it is definitely huge once you get inside.

Although a lot of "old" and "antique" stuff are found here, modern furniture and decorations are also present because there are Ategas still living in this house. It is also used to accommodate friends and family members who visit Cabadbaran City every now and then.

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Pig - ot Hide Away Resort

 PIG-OT HIDE AWAY RESORT

A cluster of islets that look like broken emeralds slapped on the aquamarine surface of the water. The islets are connected with a wooden bridge. As one strolls, he/she will witness the different aquatic species gliding and hiding behind coral reefs. This hideaway is indeed heavenly specially for the adventurous, leisure seekers, and nature lovers. 

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Magpupungko Rock Formation.

MAGPUPUNGKO ROCK FORMATION

This attraction in Pilar is a group of limestone and granite sculptures that face the Pacific Ocean. Other than the rock formation, there is also a beach with an ample stretch of white sand. There is also a natural pool that is really clear. 

This was named as Magpupungko because of a rock formation wherein a huge rock is seated perfectly into a smaller rock. This is surrounded by limestone and granite sculptures and is facing the Pacific Ocean.

When we did our research for Siargao, one place that was overly-raped and mentioned on articles was the Magpupungko Beach and Natural Pool. Looking at pictures alone, we were right away sold to the idea that we must drop by Magpupungko.

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Dinagat Islands

DINAGAT ISLANDS

Dinagat Islands is an island province that was formerly part of Surigao del Norte Province. It is a newly-created province. Last March 2011, the island completed its requirements as a separate province. It is dubbed as a “Mystical Island Province of Love”. People usually call the islands as the place of unexplored and unspoiled natural wonders.

One of the best attractions in the province is the “Bonsai Forest” which can be found at Mt. Redondo in the town of Loreto. It is a distinctive forest where uncommon bonsai plants grow abundantly. It is renowned as the province's major tourism icon.

The island province is also a host to the Bat Sanctuary located at the town of Tubajon, the Kisses Islets of Libjo, and the Rock Formations of Basilisa which are among the amazing the wonders of the islands.

Visit the newly created province, Dinagat Islands, and explore the hidden wonders and attractions of the province that will surely amaze tourists.

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Laksoy

LAKSOY

Laksoy is a nipa palm wine that is distilled in a crudely-made tanks. To get an authentic taste of this local wine, head over to Barangay Babag.

Laksoy is a liquor commonly found/made in Butuan and other Caraga areas. I happen to pass by a local store selling Butuanon pasalubongs ("presents") at Gaisano mall and saw these prettily packaged bottles of Laksoy. It was a good thing because I planned on making a post about this Butuanon drink and didn't realized there are flavored varieties available in the market. 

Laksoy is also known as Nipa wine, or palm liquor. These flavored ones are priced at 150 to 200 pesos. The middle one being the most expensive in the store. I wonder what these taste like. I've tried the pure laksoy and I liked it. Delish. But I better stop because I'll expand on this post tomorrow.

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Tinuy-an Falls

TINUY -AN FALLS

The majestic Tinuy-an Falls of Barangay Borboanan, Bislig City is locally dubbed as the 'Niagara Falls of the Phillippines'. This three-tiered waterfall is considered the widest in the country, being 95 meters wide and towering 55 meters. It's probably one of the grandest falls in the country that's why its also considered as one of CARAGA's most popular tourist destination.

Seeing this huge waterfall made us feel insignificant and powerless against Mother Nature. Humans cannot control her, cannot go against her will. Whatever delusion we perceive or action we take to attempt to contain her can easily be crushed if she wants to. She can reclaim what is hers without a moment’s notice or through the passage of time.

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