Cagwait Beach may be unheard of—but not for long. This horseshoe-shaped island is fringed with trees and glimmering waters. Swim, get tanned, and camp in this serene enclave.
If you fancy island hopping, then Britania Group of Islands is what you have been missing. Get acquainted with the 24 islets rising above the seafloor. Marvel at the sight of Kanlota, Taguan, Minasingin, Isla Verde, and Panlanggan Forest Islandamong others. Then end the day by camping in Boslon Island. Dive into the deep cerulean waters of the Enchanted River in Hinatuan. Its shallow part that opens to the sea has emerald waters. At noon, feed the schools of orange fish and be mesmerized by the mystical sight of orange against blue! Also worth a visit is Lanuza. It’s the secret spot of surfers several years ago, but not anymore. Go chase the Magkawas Falls and take a dip in its refreshing catch basin. Nearby, you can find the striking Lanuza Marine Park, an impeccable spot for diving and snorkeling! Hinatuan's Enchanted River Truly, Surigao del Sur will not disappoint you with surprises. I have visited several rivers in Luzon and Visayas and I thought I have seen the best river until I got accidentally invited in Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur in 2011. Hinatuan is a sleepy town in the southern part of Surigao del Sur and about 50km away from Bislig City. The town is currently facing future environmental destructions due to heavy extraction of mineral resources in the area. Hinatuan is blessed with marine resources thus, the livelihood of the folks is fishing aside from quarrying/mining . My trip to Hinatuan was included in the Surigao del Sur package tour that includes Tinuy-an Falls,BritaniaGroup of Islands andCagwait White Beach. After we were all exhausted doing our stunts of picture taking at Tinuy-an Falls our group leader decided to roll towards the Enchanted River. I had no idea where we were going. I just thought the river would be somewhat like Loboc or Bojo River where we could take our lunch. Upon reaching the place, I thought there was some kind of trouble due to the commotion inside the picnic area. A lady told me that it’s already “feeding time” since 12 already hit the clock. Huh? Did not make sense at all. So I hurried to where the people are. Fish appears every 12nn and 3pmThe words AMAZING, GORGEOUS,and MAGNIFICENT raced at the tip of my tongue after witnessing the crystal turquoise blue water of the river. I just can’t believe it at first. The river became more ENCHANTING because of the SCHOOL OF BIG FISH that appeared from the depth of the river ,and being fed enthusiastically by awed first time visitors. The feeding was accompanied by a soft recorded music played by the resort operator. According to the locals, fish swam out from the depth of the river every 12:00 noon and 3:00 in the afternoon which add up to its enchanting beauty. I couldn't wait to jump to the crystal blue water but my stomach growls out of hunger so we head first to the adjacent mini-seafood market for lunch. Fresh and abundant seafoods in HinatuanThe prices were far cheaper compared to a regular market. What’s amazing about this seafood market was, all products were fresh and you can request from the seller to cook it for you for a standardized minimal fee . By the way, you cannot buy plastic bags for your take out in the area as plastics are prohibited in the vicinity of Enchanted River. They are strict with the segregation of wastes and there is a Material Recovery Facility (MRF) installed inside the resort. Clap clap clap! After we had a wonderful MARINARA lunch, we hit the cool crystal water of the river amidst the overcrowded visitors. Jump here, jump there. Picture here, picture there. |