Spend your summer in Surigao

A visit to Surigao City will not be complete without hitting the famous offshore island of Siargao. We took the boat from the city's port going to Siargao island that costs Php 250 per head. Known as the surfing Capital of the Philippines," Siargao offers a number of surfing spots to choose from such as the Tuason point, where Cloud 9 is found. Cloud 9, as they say, has put the country in the list of top surfing spots in the world. It features a powerful reef break ideal for professional surfers.

FOOD TRIP

colorful painted tricycles took us to the busy public market of the city where vegetables, meat and fish are mostly found. We treated ourselves to a refreshing kinilaw dish or raw fish steeped in vinegar, lemon juice, ginger and onions. This only costs Php 40 Php 60 per serving, Iro or dog stew, litson, banding or roasted goat are also sold in the market. Butong, or young coconut juice served straight from the nut is also sold there as well as local tuba at Php 80 to Php 120 per bottle, depending on the size.
local funds Surigao women are fond of making native jewelry which they sold at reasonable prices. T-shirts with prints, beads, and other beach stuff are likewise available. And for those who love to bring home baon for their mothers to cook-marlin fish is available for only Php 200 per kilo; Spanish mackerel and dolphin fish are also available.
BOARD AND LODGING

Finding accommodations in Surigao is not a problem given the choices available to tourists and travelers. You won't miss the bright yellow building that is Lemondee Hotel, located in Borromeo St. (tel. no. 086-232-7334, Php 450 Php 620). You may also stay at Hotel Tavern, also located in Borromeo St. te no. 086-231-7300), which is more of an upscale hotel in the area with room rates that start at Php 1,200. The Garden Pavilion located at the Provincial Capitol Grounds in Capitol Road (tel. no. 086-826-7779) provides a quiet respite with its garden setting.
Getting Around

Surigao is an exciting place to visit. And though it lies in the northern part of Mindanao, south of the archipelago, it is still accessible to travelers and tourists coming from the north through RORO From Pasay, Philtranco buses bound for Surigao are available. These buses board the RORO ferry to Lipata port in Surigao City. At the Li Ferry Terminal, there are tricycles that wait for passengers going to the city with fares ranging from Php 15 to Php 20. Around the city, tricycles, jeepneys, and multicabs are available to provide road services Going to offshore islands, a boat ride from the city's port to S costs around hp 250 per head.