LAZE in warm pools, a tonic
and a treat for everyone.
MAINIT SULFURIC HOT SPRING
30 Barangay
Mainit, Maco, Compostela Valley
What to expect
A gentle cascade of
steaming, healing waters.
Natural and manmade pools
for you to wade into.
What to do
Take a dip.
Daytime picnic.
Relax, de-stress,
savor the simplicity
of the place.
What to wear
Comfortable clothes,
swimwear.
When to go
Philippine summer season.
How to get there
From Davao City,
take a bus to Tagum City
Overland Bus Terminal.
Then ride a jeepney or bus
going to Massara.
Tell the driver to take you
to Mainit. The site is just a
few minutes’ walk from
the highway.
PADDLE around islets of charm,
an experience worth sharing.
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SOHOTON COVE
Bucas Grande Island, Surigao del Norte
What to expect
An enthralling lagoon
revealed after passing
through a cave.
Pristine waters dotted
with a multitude of islets.
What to do
Swim, kayak, explore.
Stay as long as you wish
at resorts nearby.
What to wear
Comfortable clothes,
swimwear, sunblock,
beach footwear.
How to get there
Fly from Manila or ride a bus
from Davao to reach Surigao City
or Butuan City. Then ride any
public transport to the port of
Hayanggabon located in the
town of Claver. From there,
take a 45-minute boat ride
to Sohoton.
It pays to know
Once in Sohoton Bay, access
to freshwater and food supply is limited.
Arrange everything beforehand
with the resort you wish to stay with.
When to go
Philippine summer season.
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