CITIES AND MUNICIPALITIES

AGUSAN DEL NORTE

2 CITIES: 7 MUNICIPALITIES:
- Cabadbaran - Cabadbaran - Jabonga
- Butuan - Kitcharao
- Las Nieves
- Nasipit
- Buenavista
- Carmen

AGUSAN DEL SUR

1 CITIES: 14 MUNICIPALITIES:
- Prosperidad - Bayugan City -
Rosario
- Bunawan - San
Francisco
- Esperanza - San Luis
- La Paz - Santa
Josefa
- Loreto - Sibagat
- Prosperidad - Talacogon
- Trento - Veruela

DINAGAT ISLAND
0 CITIES: 7 MUNICIPALITIES:
- Basilisa - San Jose
- Cagdianao - Tubajon

- Dinagat
 - Libjo
- Loreto

SURIGAO DEL NORTE

1 CITIES: 20 MUNICIPALITIES:
- Surigao - Alegria - Gigaquit
City - Bacaug - Tubod
- Claver - Taganan-an
- Burgos - Surigao City
- San Francisco - Socorro
- Claver - Sison
- Dapa - Santa Monica
- Del Carmen - San Isidro
- San Benito - Gen. Luna

SURIGAO DEL SUR

2 CITIES: 19 MUNICIPALITIES:
- Bislig - Barobo - Lianga - Lanuza
- Tandag - Bayabas - Lingig
- Bislig - Madrid
- Cagwait - Marihatag
- Cantilan - San Agustin
- Carmen - San Miguel
- Carrascal - Tagbina
- Cortes - Tago
- Hinatuan - Tandag
 TOURIST ATTRACTIONS IN REGION XIII

AGUSAN DEL NORTE

Natural:
TAGNOTE FALLS
Tagnote falls is a two-tiered waterfall located at Sitio Tagnote, Barangay
San Antonio. The beauty of the place is a masterpiece of God’s great
creation because of the serene lush forest, tumbling waterfalls, cool and
clear waters you will experience around the vicinity. Its magnificence is
due to its crystal clear water that perpetually pours in astonishing volume.

MT. MAYAPAY
Mount Mayapay is one of the most impressive monuments in stone that
nature has carved in the entire Caraga region and it is one of the favorite
destinations of climbers and adventurers. the name Mayapay was derived
from the Madjapahit Empire.

Historical:
BUTUAN NATIONAL MUSEUM
This museum is the repository of historical and cultural materials and
artifacts that proves Butuan's prehistoric existence and rich cultural
heritage.

MAGELLAN’S ANCHORAGE
Located in Masao Butuan City, Agusan Del Norte, this site is believed to
be where Magellan landed and made blood compact with Raja Siaiu.
AGUSAN DEL SUR
Natural:
BEGA FALLS
Bega Falls can be found in the province of Agusan del Sur, in Barangay
Mabuhay in the City of Prosperidad. It is the hidden treasure of the
province. The waterfall is surrounded by the abundant greenery of
Agusan del Sur's forests and mountain. The waterfall is a three-tiered
falls and is truly a sight to behold.

TUGONON FALLS

The name is derived from the word “tugon” meaning “remind”. The falls
located in Sna Lorenzo, Prosperidad with a towering trees and rare
orchids, tempts the promise of a return

Historical:
BALANGHAI BOAT REPLICA SITE
Balangay, also spelled barangay, balanghai, or Philippine Spanish
barangayan, is a type of lashed-lug boat built by joining planks edge-to-
edge using pins, dowels, and fiber lashings. They are found throughout
the Philippines and were used largely as trading ships up until the
colonial era.

HANGING BRIDGE
The Bridge was built not really intended for tourist attraction yet it’s
more for locals use, but the distinctive view of the river from a
different perspective is what makes the hanging bridge became
popular. The Bridge connects the two sides which are the BrgyTibang-
Brgy Sabang. It is located at the endpoint of Zabali road.
DINAGAT ISLAND
Natural:
LAKE BABABU
Lake Bababu is a mountain lake enclosed by walls of granite. The lake is
composed or fresh water and sea water since the lake is connected to
the sea. The connection is made possible by a cave underneath the lake.
This cave adds some thrill in getting to the lake.

DUYOS BEACH
Duyos Beach has a wide white sand beach, a lush forest of coconut
palms, crystal-clear turquoise waters and a gorgeous sandbar – a typical
tropical setting. It also has several cottages and even a videoke bar.
Duyos Beach with its white sand beach, coconut palms, curving sandbar
and turquoise waters

Historical:
PBMA SHRINE
Philippine Benevolent Missionaries Association, Divine Master's Shrine,
Aurelio, San Jose, Dinagat Islands. The Philippine Benevolent
Missionaries Association, Inc. ( PBMA ) is a non-sectarian and non-profit
charitable religious fraternal organization for men and women in the
Philippines founded by Ruben Edera Ecleo Sr. in 1965 on the Philippine island of Dinagat , off the coast
of Mindanao .

ISLANDER’S PLAZA
Islander's Castle is a residence of Governor Glenda Ecleo, of Dinagat
Islands. Although not open to the public, the home can be viewed from
the gates. The building, also known as the "White Castle", was erected
by Glenda Ecleo, widow of Ruben Ecleo , in 2007, reportedly cost P350
million to build, and has been noted as overlooking a vista of shanties and unfinished roads.
SURIGAO DEL NORTE
Natural:
SUGBA BLUE LAGOON
Sugba Lagoon is a beautiful blue lagoon that sits just off the coast of
Siargao Island that offers everything from paddle boarding, an epic
diving board, and even a little restaurant.

JELLY FISH SANCTUARY

THE JELLYFISH SANCTUARY OF BUCAS GRANDE ISLANDS Among the

many breathtaking natural attractions that I have explored in the
whole Bucas Grande Islands, there is one magical place that until now
bedazzled me.

Historical:
SURIGANON HERITAGE MUSEUM
The Surigao Heritage Center is located at the eastern end of the
boulevard strategically facing the Surigao Strait where the famous
naval battle between the American and Japanese fleet in the 20th
century took place.

THE FIRST HOISTING OF PHILIPPINES FLAG IN MINDANAO

MARKER
Recreating the Historic event when Filipino revolutionaries
raised the Philippine Flag for the first time in Mindanao. The
highlights are the Hoisting of the giant flag of the city hall
where the event took place in 1898.
AGUSAN DEL SUR
Natural:
ENCHANTED RIVER
The Hinatuan Enchanted River, also called the Hinatuan Sacred River,
is a deep spring river on the island of Mindanao in the Philippines. It
flows into the Philippine Sea and the Pacific Ocean at Barangay
Talisay, Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur. It is found between the boundaries
of Barangays of Talisay and Cambatong. It earned the moniker
"enchanted river" from the diplomat Modesto Farolan who described
the river in his poem entitled "Rio Encantado".

LASWITAN LAGOON
The Laswitan Falls and Lagoon is actually a unique 20-foot rock
formation located near the shore in Cortes.This geological feature
makes three natural basins so that when the surf becomes high, the
huge waves would flow and spill into the main basin on the other
side, thus creating a waterfall effect.

Historical:
CANTILAN’S ANCESTRAL HOMES
There is a town in Surigao del Sur that is considered the cradle of
towns in the area. Cantilan used to comprise the towns of
CarCanMadCarLan (Carrascal, Cantilan, Madrid, Carmen, and
Lanuza). Ancestral houses dating to as much as 1821 still stand.
GRADES:
ACBANG, Roselyn- 10
IMPAS, Ryan Christopher- 7
DELA CRUZ, Krisha- 7
PONCE, Angelynah- 8