Things to see and do Surigao

Beautiful white sand beaches and several caves.

Located seven kilometers from Surigao, it takes around 15 minutes to reach Silop Cave, also known as Campamento Cave. The cave consists of four chambers, the central one of impressive size. There are twelve different entrances. Giant stalagmites and stalactites can be seen, as well as different species of bats. During the Second World War, the cave served as a garrison for Japanese soldiers. An interesting visit if you like caves.

The Bislig Tourism Office in the Philippines is located in the City Hall building on Laurente Street in Poblacion.

Ipil beach is better known locally as Mabua Pebble Beach. Mabua is the name of the barangay where it is located and Pebble means "pebble" in English. It lies close to the center of Surigao City and is famous for its white and gray pebbles, in all shapes and with smooth walls. Careful not to slip, it's pleasant to walk barefoot on these pebbles which, according to certain beliefs, have restorative virtues for body and mind. There aren't many people around, it's quiet and it's a change from sand!

Easily accessible by scooter, just 30 minutes from Surigao City, the floating village of Day-Asan is nicknamed the "Venice of Surigao". The village is home to some 1,800 inhabitants and 400 houses. Visitors will appreciate the picturesque appearance of the bamboo and nippa houses on stilts, raised above the shallow water. Fishermen's small boats pass beneath the houses. The local population lives mainly from lobster and crab fishing.

From here, visitors have a panoramic view of Surigao Strait, the site of the Battle of Surigao Strait during the Second World War. The museum tells the story of this battle, which was one of the episodes of the Battle of Leyte Gulf on October 24-25, 1944, the most important naval battle of the Second World War, if not of all time. This strait is known as the graveyard of the ships that sank during the battle.