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Thursday, March 21, 2013

Dinagat Islands: A Slice Paradise


Beautiful!            Wonderful!        Amazing!

                Those were the words uttered amongst the mouths of people who praise Dinagat. “Korosho!”, the shout for amazement of a Korean volunteer as he witnessed its beauty.

                Among the many islands of the earth, one attracts every soul most, which lies beyond the eastern horizon and where the sun beams brightly - Dinagat Islands!

                It is known for its beauty and bountiful resources in the country. Its beauty embodied the wonderful attractions that you can’t resist but to step into it and feel like you’re in a “Paradise Island”. Dinagat Islands has so many hidden wonders that you may not have seen yet.

                The different rock formations surrounded by the sparkling, crystal, blue waters teeming with various kinds of fishes and natural resources will surely capture your heart upon seeing them. The Bat Sanctuary in Tubajon will definitely mesmerize one’s eye because of how nature warmly gathered them, and if you’ll reach the Bonsai Forest in Cambinliw, Loreto, you would surely say, “Wow!”.

                Looking at the near north, the astonishing Lake Bababu in Basilisa which is a mountain-lake surrounded by colossal walls of granite will surely amaze you. With its high coast to the lake that adds thrill and excitement to avid adventures offers fine views to numerous small caves in great wildness. Settled between Puerto Princesa and Melgar in Basilisa, this mountain lake is a sight to behold. The lifted vertical inclines add thrill to an avid adventurer while the greenish vegetation dominates the virginal boundary.

                The Suy-ang cave in the east! Just hike through the jungle to discover this cool-cave, while in the near West, you can reach the Hagakhak Islet by just taking a boat to this uninhabited island to witness above-water and underwater rock formations and to scuba dive in the waters around the island.

                You can also see Bitaug Beach located in Puerto Princesa. It’s well formed blue-colored water that you can’t even resist to dive in. Bitaug Beach is one of the many white sandy beaches in the islands that got high thumbs up from every tourists who visited the place.

                Dinagat is best reached from city of Surigao as there are regular flights to Surigao from Manila, as well as buses from all the surroundings towns and cities. From Surigao to Dinagat Island is just a one-hour ferry ride. It is also the site of the greatest and historic Battle of Surigao Strait during World War II. It is divided into 7 municipalities namely, Basilisa, Cagdianao, Dinagat, Libjo, San Jose, Tubajon, and Loreto.

                This islands composed of mushrooms islets offersa perfect heaven for adventurers. The caves, nature made rock formations, fantastic waterfalls, flourishing bonsai forests, sandy white beaches, and hidden mountain lakes provide a perfect ambiance for the thrill seekers and nature-loving individuals.. Dinagat Islands has so many beautiful spots that you weren’t be able to see yet. It has so many astonishing, marvelous sights that will surely capture your heart and mind!

                Come and witness Dinagat Islands’ enchanting beauty!


by: Juana Andrea M. Olaco

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