Dubbed as one of the laid-back baywalks in the Philippines, the Surigao Baywalk is where locals and tourists spend an early morning or late afternoon stroll. Many like to jog here because of the fresh cold air and the feel of the sea breeze. One can take a tricycle going to the port area or Gate 2 of PMO-Surigao to start the long stroll at the pier area. You can instantly see the watchtower with red light to signal incoming and outgoing ships. […]
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Museo nan Surigao
Situated along Parola Boulevard in Surigao City, the Museo nan Surigao is a Mineral Rock Museum & Research Center for Local Culture. It is also the home of the Parola Travel & Tours, which has a small souvenir shop. Used to be called as the Surigaonon Heritage Center, the Museo nan Surigao houses old Jars, Shells, Sea Creatures, Stones and many others. It is one of the few Museums found in Surigao City. Located just a few meters from the sea, where bancas […]
Photos of Surigao City’s Downtown
One of the most notable cities in the Mindanao region, Surigao boasts itself as one of the safest and cleanest cities in the country. People from all walks of life are friendly and helpful, especially if you ask them for the location of certain restaurants and tourist spots. Based from the Spanish style of positioning establishments in a City, similar to Cebu, Bacolod, Davao, etc, Surigao City downtown houses most of the institutions the locals and tourists need. The Surigao Del Norte Provincial […]
Philippine Gateway Hotel
Situated in the AH26 National Highway in Surigao City, Surigao Del Norte, the Philippine Gateway Hotel is one of the most popular hotels in the area because of its easy access to Malls, Churches and Government Institutions. A mixture of elegance and style at affordable rates, Gateway Hotel in Surigao City features 61 carpeted and air-conditioned rooms delicately planned to go with the travelers taste and standard of living. Calm yourself to sleep and leave the world behind in the comfort of a […]
Fiesta Dive Resort
Situated in the northwestern part of Surigao City, Fiesta Dive Resort offers a fine looking & laid-back ambiance that is perfect for a weekend getaway for the family. Also known to many as Fiesta Diving Resort, the location of this B&B is far from the hustle and bustle of the city. It is about 7 to 8 kilometers from Surigao’s main district and just a few meters from the popular Mabua Pebble Beach, Palm Beach Resort & about 2 kilometers from the high-end […]
Almont Beach Resort
Strategically situated in the secluded northwest part of Surigao, Almont Beach Resort, sometimes called as Almont Resort Hotel, is one of the finest Hotels in the city. Located about 5 kilometers from the city center, Almont Beach Resort offers high-quality rooms, foods and amenities. It is the “go to” resort for most foreigners visiting the area because of its relaxing ambiance, outside the hustle and bustle of the city. From the Airport of Surigao or the City Hall, near the Site of the […]
Site of the first Philippine Flag raising in Mindanao
Located in the City Hall compound, just outside the City Hall of Surigao, the “site of the first Philippine Flag raising in Mindanao” honored by the National Historical Institute, as a historic spot in 2000, has become one of the few attractions in the city. Although it is not as magnificent as the other tourist attractions in Surigao, the “site of the first Philippine Flag raising in Mindanao” gives a glimpse of how patriotic our ancestors were. Must be followed by the new […]
Jose P Laurel Monument
A small rotunda found just outside of Gateway Hotel in Surigao, the Jose P Laurel Monument is one of the less maintained historical site in the region. Because of Laurel’s achievement in the Philippines and the whole Caraga Region, a small statue was placed in honor of him. The Jose P Laurel Monument is a small structure erected to commemorate the love of Laurel to the youth. In fact, there is a marking below its statue that states one of his quotes to […]
Surigao Airport
The Surigao Airport is a domestic airport serving the general area of Surigao City. It is situated in the Barangay Luna, Province of Surigao del Norte in the Philippines. Surigao Airport, known in Filipino as Paliparan ng Surigao and in Cebuano as Tugpahanan sa Surigao, is classified as a Class 2 principal (or minor domestic) airport by the CAAP (Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines), a body of the DOTC (Department of Transportation and Communications) that is in charge of the operations of […]