Surigao: Philippines’ Best Kept Secret
Undoubtedly, Philippines is a hotspot for vacationers around the globe. Another one of the country’s less discovered but equally stunning cities is Surigao. It houses one of the world’s biggest nickel deposits alongside other mineral deposits such as copper and gold. Surigao, Philippines is served by a minor regional airport, the Surigao Airport (SUG). Flights are to and from Manila and Cebu.
Best Time to Visit
Surigao, PH has a prevalent dry and wet seasons like the rest of the country. Half of the year is hot and humid while the other half is cold and raining. It is best to visit from March to June but these are also the months when tourism is at its peak so you may find Surigao, PH hotels to be more expensive and fully booked. October and November are also ideal months to visit with relatively less visitors and cheaper hotels. The Sakay-Sakay Abayan Festival held every June is a celebration you should not miss.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Surigao, albeit small, has huge treasures to offer. The Day-Asan Floating Village, fondly called the “Little Venice” of the city, is a tiny fishing village where you can mingle with the locals. If hot springs are prominent in temperate countries, this city has a cold spring – Songkoy Cold Spring -- perfect for the scorching summer weather. Perhaps the most popular one is the undisturbed Hinatuan Enchanted River. The calm water is bluer than blue and is believed to hold healing properties. Also get to bathe at the Sukailang Falls. Surigao, Philippines hotels ranges are all budget friendly as it is only a small city. Parkway Hotel and Hotel Tavern Surigao are both close to the city center where all the food stores and shops are.
