Butuan National Museum Review

Submitted by mads on Thu, 12/08/2022 - 15:10
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The Eastern-Northern Mindanao Regional Museum (National Museum Eastern-Northern Mindanao) contains one of the Philippines' oldest archeological finds: The oldest balangays or Butuan boats, which date from the 7th to 10th century. The museum also showcases prehistoric artifacts from Butuan, as well as cultural materials from ethno-linguistic groups inhabiting the region such as the Manobos, Higaonons, and lowland Butuanons.

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Delta Discovery Park Review

Submitted by mads on Thu, 12/08/2022 - 15:08
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Delta Discovery Park is one of the province's newest ecotourism adventure offers. It has different leisure outdoor activities like a 1.3-kilometer zipline, trekking tours, ATV and buggy trailing, and an aviary park, to name a few.

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Rides Recharge Caraga Review

Submitted by mads on Thu, 12/08/2022 - 14:47
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This MoTourismo initiative of the Department Of Tourism - Caraga aims to revitalize the travel experience and rediscover the destinations in the region through motorcycle or bike-riding in a simultaneous endurance ride. Conducted on October 23, 2021, trail stops were identified in the tourism destinations of the region, promoting the new normal way of safe travels. Its route includes Butuan City, Bayugan City, and San Agustin, Surigao del Sur; Tandag City and Carrascal, Surigao del Sur; Claver, Surigao del Norte; and Cabadbaran City, then back to Butuan City.

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Lake Bababu Review

Submitted by mads on Thu, 12/08/2022 - 14:44
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From above, the Lake Bababu appears as an almost perfectly round, emerald green to blue dot surrounded by lush vegetation. The lake features an underwater cave connected to the open sea, and is believed by the locals to have healing properties.

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Agusan Marsh Wildlife Sanctuary Review

Submitted by mads on Thu, 12/08/2022 - 14:37
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The sanctuary is one of the most ecologically important wetlands in the Philippines. It is home to almost 200 bird species, and was home to "Lolong", the world's largest crocodile caught in captivity measuring over 20 feet long.

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Golden Tara Excavation Site Review

Submitted by mads on Thu, 12/08/2022 - 14:15
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This site in Esperanza marks the location where the Golden Tara, a golden statue of the Hindu-Buddhist goddess Tara, was excavated in the early 1917. The statue itself is currently kept in the Field Museum of Natural History in Chicago, Illinois but the excavation site continues to attract tourists and archaeologists today.

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Alameda Farms Review

Submitted by mads on Wed, 12/07/2022 - 16:18
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Alameda Farm offers a complete agritourism experience. It offers organic dining, farm tours, and outdoor adventure activities such as ziplines, ATVS, sky biking, and more.

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Cagwait White Beach Review

Submitted by mads on Wed, 12/07/2022 - 16:18
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Cagwait White Beach is a popular beach among locals and tourists alike. It has fine white sand and clear waters.

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Lanuza Surfing Grounds Review

Submitted by mads on Wed, 12/07/2022 - 16:18
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Lanuza is another one of Surigao's more recently discovered surfing grounds. It is known for having one of the country's longest right hander waves, and is a destination for surfing competitions and tournaments.

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Laswitan Falls and Lagoon Review

Submitted by mads on Wed, 12/07/2022 - 16:18
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Laswitan's 20-foot rock formation and lagoons are named after the word "laswit", which means "splash" - referring to the water-fall like cascade formed when the tide is high and it crashes against the rocks. It has three lagoons that are popular for swimming.

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