Surfing Capital of the Philippines - Siargao Island

By Mary Cecile Lluisma

Surigao del Norte is a province located in Caraga Region of Mindanao in the Philippines. Its capital is called Surigao City, the province is also consists of two major islands, which is the Siargao Island and Bucas Grande Island. These islands are just a small region in the northern tip of Mindanao. Surigao is also the home of Mamanwa Ethnic tribe and during the Bonok-Bonok Festival they showcase their own ethnic dance. Bonok-Bonok is a local festival that is held annually on September 10 at the feast of San Nicolas de Tolentino, it shows gratitude to God for bountiful harvest and good health. The Major dialect is called Surigaonon but majority can speak Tagalog and English.

Surigao is very rich in nature, in fact mangroves is the major theme in the coastal areas and is the biggest reserved mangrove forest in Mindanao. If you are interested in fishing or spear-fishing you can try to visit the seas along the tuna route. There are so many different kinds of species caught their every year. There are also some caves and tunnels that are half-submerged and can only be accessed during low tides. The city managed to preserved its natural marvel environment through the years.

The city is very popular not only to local, but as well as to foreign country because of its surfing breaks with a world title of being the top Surfing Waves. The place is called "Cloud nine" and is now the Surfing Capital of the Philippines. Cloud nine is located in one of the major islands of Surigao, which is the Siargao Island. It is a tear-drop shaped island, but has hidden beauty of waves. It also has different beautiful places to stay and one of the tourist spots in Surigao.

Try to feel the waves of Surigao del Norte or maybe you can collect reefs that are very colorful. See it yourself and enjoy.

Click here to uncover the Beauty of Surigao's Siargao Island.

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