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SPLASH your way through, POWER up and see water and fall in love with each one of surging down with the greatest them. energy. GROUP OF ISLANDS 27 BRITANIA Lianga Bay, Surigao del Sur What to expect 24 islets and islands of virgin charm. A true Pacific Ocean experience. What to do Island-hop, swim, worship the sun. Take the selfie of your life. What to wear Swimwear, sunblock, Beach footwear. When to go Philippine summer season. How to get there Fly from Manila to Butuan City. From the airport, take a van for a 3 to 4-hour trip to San Agustin, the take-off point for Britania. From Davao City, take a bus going to Tandag, Surigao del Sur. San Agustin is along the way and the trip takes approximately 6 hours. 44  MINDANAO FUN 101 28 MARIA CRISTINA FALLS Inside the National Power Nature Park, Iligan City What to expect The primary source of Mindanao’s hydroelectric power. Water rushing down 98 meters from the top. Fun facilities, picnic amenities. What to do Have a great picnic. Climb some rocks, do the zipline. What to wear Comfortable clothes, swimming outfit, sensible footwear. When to go Year-round destination, Open on Sundays and special occasions. How to get there A 15-minute jeepney ride from the city center. Another 30-minute walk from the park’s entrance to the waterfalls.   Destinations  45