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Learning Outcomes
• Identify the different major attractions, activities, accommodations
and cultural highlights in the provinces within the CARAGA Region;
• creates different tour packages that carry different types of tourism
activities within the region; and
• assess the strengths, weakness, opportunities, and threats of the
region in terms of the 4 As of tourism.
CARAGA
REGION XIII
CARAGA is an administrative region of the
Philippines, designated as Region XIII,
Butuan City, located in Agusan Del Norte
considered as a highly urbanized city.
CARAGA boasts of its rich cultural heritage
and numerous natural attractions offering
unlimited adventure to tourists. It is a
destination for all nature and adventure
seekers. The five provinces of the region
are: Agusan del Norte; Agusan del Sur;
Dinagat Islands; Surigao del Norte; and
Surigao del Sur
FAST FACTS
CAPITAL LAND MAJOR NO. NO. TOWNS AND
AREA INDUSTRIES CITIES MUNICIPALITIES
AGUSAN DEL CABADBARAN 354,686 Mining, Agriculture, 2 10
NORTE CITY Lumber Industry
AGUSAN DEL SUR PROSPERIDAD 998,952 Agriculture, Palm 1 13
Oil
Industry, Mining
DINAGAT ISLAND SAN JOSE 103,634 Fishing, 0 7
Agriculture,
Lumber Industry,
Mining
SURIGAO DEL SURIGAO CITY 197,293 Fishing, Mining 1 20
NORTE
SURIGAO DEL SUR TANDAG CITY 493,270 Agriculture, Fishing 2 17
Lumber Industry,
PORT OF
ACCESS
SURIGAO
AIRPORT
MANILA -
MANILA -
SAYAK AIRPORT SURIGAO
SURIGAO
TANDAG CEBU -
via RORO
AIRPORT SURIGAO
BANCASI
AIRPORT
Siargao is fast becoming a destination of choice among foreign and local tourists. As such, airport
expansion needs to be prioritized. Nevertheless, there are numerous access points into the provinces
of CARAGA Region as there are numerous airports and ports with RORO as well as an extensive road
network.
By Air: Philippine Airlines and Cebu Pacific fly daily to the CARAGA Region vie Butuan and Surigao
City. There are direct flights from Manila to Surigao as well as Cebu to Surigao. There are also direct
flights from Manila and Cebu to Sayak Airport in Del Carmen, Siargao Island.
By Sea: WG&A and Sulpicio Lines offer direct voyage from Manila to Surigao. Visitors can also start
from Cebu: Cokaliong Shipping Lines and Cebu Ferriss offer direct trips as well.
By Land: There are bus trips through RORO Manila to Mindanao with Surigao City being the gateway.
Getting Around: There are several buses, jeepneys, and air-conditioned shuttle vans used for
transportation to pass the different provinces and its municipalities. Vans and buses are also
available daily for trips to and from Butuan and Surigao City to the different tourist spots. Habal-babal
rides are also available in some of the municipalities or barangays in the region.
Land of the
Antiquated Finds
AGUSAN DEL NORTE
Historical, Cultural,
and Heritage Attractions
Magellan Marker Centennial Bitaug
Tree
Atega Ancestral House Our Lady of Assumption Church Museo De Cabadbaran Balangay Shrine Museum
AGUSAN DEL NORTE
Natural Attractions
Lake Mainit Kalinawan
River
Mt. Hilong- Hilong Cahayagan Fish Sanctuary Humilog Cave Tagnote Falls
AGUSAN DEL NORTE
Built Attractions
Diosdado Macapagal Banza Church Ruins Nipa Wine Distillery
Suspension Bridge
Treasures of Old
AGUSAN DEL SUR
Natural Attractions
Bega Falls Agusan Marsh Wildlife
Sanctuary
Mt. Magdiwata Lake Himbang Ognop Cave Lake Mambangongon
Bird sanctuary
AGUSAN DEL SUR
Built Attractions
Bunawan Eco-Park Provincial Government Center Bayugan Rotunda Green Haven Adventure Farm
Mystical Island
Province of Love
DINAGAT ISLAND
Historical, Cultural,
and Heritage Attractions Built Attractions
PBMA SHRINE WHITE CASTLE
DINAGAT
ISLAND
Natural Attractions
Pulang Yuta Lalaking Bukid Isla
Aga
Bitaog Beach Kabakongan lake Bababu Quano Cave
City of Island
Adventures
SURIGAO DEL NORTE
Historical, Cultural,
and Heritage Attractions
Built Attractions
Day-asan floating village San Pedro cantiasay
Luneta Park
footbridge
SURIGAO
DEL NORTE
Natural Attractions
Siargao Island Bucas Grande Island Mabua Pebble
Beach
Silop Multi-Caves Lumondo Waterfalls Magpupungko Rock Formation Basul Island
and Eco Park
Nature Pride
of Caraga
SURIGAO DEL SUR
Historical, Cultural,
and Heritage Attractions Built Attractions
Ancestral House
International Doll House Forester Park
SURIGAO DEL SUR
Natural Attractions
Cagwait White Beach Tinuy-an Falls Britania Group Of Islets Enchanted River
RANGE OF
ACCOMMODATION
BUDGET Mid-Range High-End
(less than (P1,500- P3,000 (at least P3,000
P1,500 per per night) per night)
night)
• Balanghai Hotel and Convention • Go Hotels BUtuan • Almont Inland Resort
AGUSAN DEL NORTE
Center • Dotties Place Hotel and Restaurant
• Casa Alburo Hotel and Restaurant • Watergate Hotel
• Carmen Veranda I &II
• Vinapor Beach Park
• Hensonly Plaza Hotel
• Gardenville Hotel
• Luciana Inn
• Embassy Hotel
• HGC Tourist Inn
AGUSAN DEL SUR
• Northway Hotel
• Patio Grande
• Nendotel
• Lolita’s Loft
• AGES Microtel
• A&N Lodging House
• Asia Novotel
• Grand Kids Pension House
• De Asis Tourist Inn
• Diwata Training Center
• Paseo de San Francisco Suites
• Villa Teresita Resort
• Juaton Traveller’s Inn
• Hills View Inn
BUDGET Mid-Range High-End
(less than (P1,500- P3,000 (at least P3,000
P1,500 per per night) per night)
night)
• Rose Pink Lodge
DINAGAT ISLAND
• Roof Top Lodging
• Bahay Turista
• White House Lodging
• Delia’s Cup and Plates
• Ba’ay Pahuwayan
• Ocean 101 Cloud 9 Beach Resort • Patricks on Cloud 9 • Club Tara Island Resosrt
SURIGAO DEL NORTE • • Romantic Beach Villas
• One Hive Hotel Almont Beach Resosrt
• Kokai Resort • Island Dream PAlm Paradise Resort • Isla Cabana Resosrt
• Kawili Siargao • Hotel Tavern Surigao • Siargao Bleu Resosrt Ans Spa
• Siargao Diver’s Club • Eddie’s Beach Resosrt
• Parkway Hotel
• Kasili Resort
• Gateway Hotel
• White Sands Paradise
SURIGAO DEL SUR
Beach Resort
• Mac Arthur’s Place
• Cagwait Beach Resosrt
• Monica Del Sol Resosrt
FESTIVAL AND
SPECIAL EVENT
F
e AGUSAN DEL NORTE
s
t
ARAW NG AGUSAN DEL NORTE
i
v JUNE 12-17
a
l In celebration of the founding anniversary of Agusan del Norte.
s
and
S
p KAHIMUNAN FESTIVAL
e 3RD Sunday ofJANUARY
c
i In honor of Senor Sto. Nino.
a
l
E BALANGAY FESTIVAL
v MAY
e
n
Month-long celebration of Butuan City
t
s
F
e AGUSAN DEL NORTE
s
t
ABAYAN FESTIVAL
i
v Last Sunday of JULY
a
l In honor of Saint Anne, Patroness of Agusan River
s
and
S
SUMAYAJAW FESTIVAL
p
AUGUST 15
e
c
i A thanksgiving celebration of the town of Jabonga to the
a Our Lady Of Assumption
l
E BAOTO FESTIVAL
v 3RD week of SEPTEMBER
e
n A regional race for native wooden barotos
t
s
F
e AGUSAN DEL NORTE
s
t
i
v
LISAGAN FESTIVAL
a
l
3RD Saturday of OCTOBER
s
and A religious celebration showcasing Mamanwa dances and healing
S rituals.
p
e
c
i TOURISM CONSCIOUSNESS WEEK
a Last week of JULY
l
Various activities to promote various tourist attractions of the province.
E
v
e
n
t
s
F
e AGUSAN DEL SUR
s
t
NALIYAGAN FESTIVAL
i
v JUNE 12-18
a
l Celebration of the founding anniversary of Agusan del Sur.
s
and
S
KAAMULAN FESTIVAL
p
SEPTEMBER 23
e
c
i Thanksgiving festival for the bountiful harvest.
a
l
E ANGOT FESTIVAL
v SEPTEMBER 28
e
n In Honor of St. Michael the Archangel, patron of Prosperidad,
t Agusan del Sur.
s
F
e DINAGAT ISLAND
s
t
i
v
BUGKOSAN SA ISLA FESTIVAL
a
l
1st week DECEMBER
s
and A festival that showcase the various cultures of Dinagat Islands.
S
p
e
c
i SIRONG-SIRONG FESTIVAL
a JUNE 28-29
l
In honor of Saints Peter and Paul.
E
v
e
n
t
s
F
e DINAGAT ISLAND
s
t
i
v
LAWIGAN FESTIVAL
a
l
MAY 14-15
s
and Celebrates the founding anniverssary of the municipality of Loreto.
S
p
e
c
i DINAGAT ISLANDS TRIATHLON CHALLENGE
a MAY 18
l
The first and the biggest triathlon competition in the CARAGA Region.
E
v
e
n
t
s
F
e SURIGAO DEL NORTE
s
t
BONOK-BONOK FESTIVAL
i
v SEPTEMBER 9-10
a
l In honor of San Nicolas de Tolentino, Patron Saint of Surigao City
s
and
S
PASAYAN FESTIVAL
p
SEPTEMBER 1O
e
c
i Thanksgiving festival for a bountiful harvest of seafoods, particularly
a shrimp.
l
E PASKUHAN
v DECEMBER 1-24
e
n Lantern making and lantern parade display to celebrate the season of
t Christmas.
s
F
e SURIGAO DEL NORTE
s
t
i
v
SIARGAO INVITATIONALGAME FISHING TOURNAMENT
a
l
MAY 6-10
s
and A game-fishing international tournament.
S
p
e
c
i SIARGAO INTERNATIONALWOMEN’S SURFING CUP
a MAY 11-14
l
A gathering of women surfers from all over the world.
E
v
e
n
t
s
F
e
s SURIGAO DEL SUR
t
i
v
KALIGUAN FESTIVAL
a
l
JUNE 21-25
s
and In honor of St. John the Baptist.
S
p
e
c
i PAHINUNGOD FESTIVAL
a JULY 15
l
In honor of Our Lady of Mt. Carmet, patroness of Carrascal, Surigao del
E
v Sur
e
n
t
s
FOOD
AND
DELICACIES
BINAGA (roasted mudfish) Nilusak / Nilupak Nilambiran Palagsing
AGUSAN DEL NORTE
FOOD AND DELICACIES
CRABS PRAWNS DRIED DALAG TAMILOK
DAING FRUIT WINE TABLEYA ROASTED CORN COFFEE
AGUSAN DEL SUR
FOOD AND DELICACIES
BALUT CASSAVA SIZZLING GAMBAS SEAFOODS
DINAGAT ISLAND
FOOD AND DELICACIES
ADOBONG SAHANG SAYONGSONG POOT POOT GINAMOS KINILAW
GIGAQUIT RHUM DRIED PIJANGA HAROG
SURIGAO DEL NORTE
FOOD AND DELICACIES
POOT POOT GINAMOS SAYONGSONG KINILAW
GIGAQUIT RHUM DRIED PIJANGA
SURIGAO DEL SUR
FOOD AND DELICACIES
Major Cultural Groups
Pasalubong-CARAGA
Administrative Region Most of the inhabitants of the CARAGA Region are migrants from
Luzon and Visayas. Ethnic residents include the Manobo, Mamanwa,
and other tribes.
• Fruit Wine
• Laksoy The Mamanwa has been classified as a distinct group from the rest of
• Gigaquit Rhum the population as they speak a language that is distinct from the
• Tableya Negrito groups and the Austronesia chalanguage that sash-and-burn
cultivation of seal patches with minimal wet rice agriculture. Food
• Roasted Corn Coffee
gathering and hunting is relied on, hence, making of subsistence. The
• Bottled Bangus houses are them generally without walls and are very mobile in
• Carved Balangay search of their subsistence to twenty households. Lead chip is based
Souvenirs on respect for a male leader. This position is not inherited but is
earned by the male leader.
• Palm Oil Products
• Calo Candles
• Sayongsong Rice Cake LANGUAGES AND DIALECTS
• Fresh and Dried Fish
SURIGAONON, CEBUANO, BUTUANON, MANOBO, VISAYAN,
ENGLISH
ARE USE LANGUAGE IN THE REGION.
Major Industries
Major agricultural products of the region include palay, corn, coconut,
gold,banana, rubber, oil palm, calamansi, prawns, milkfish, crabs, seaweeds and
mango,seafoods, abaca, coffee, livestock and poultry, plantation-species lumner,
arts and crafts, fashion accessories, housewares, and high-value crops. On mining,
the region has 2.5. B metric tons of mineral deposits of iron, gold, silver, nickel,
chromite, manganese, and copper (DTI n.d.).
Travel Trivia
The tallest tree can be found along the Butuan-Barobo Highway in
Agusan del Sur. The tree measures 65 meters with a diameter of 360
centimeters and is over 200 years old
THANK
YOU!!!
