Have you already heard or read something about the country’s
longest wooden bridge? Yes, longest wooden bridge at 391 meters strip! :) As in long wooden
footbridge connecting two island Barangays of Surigao City.
Tagged as Surigao’s version of the famed San Juanico
Bridge of Samar-Leyte Province, The Cantiasay-San Pedro wooden bridge connects villages
of San Pedro in Hanigad Island and Cantiasay in Nonoc Island. On a wider view, if only given proper exposure and promotion this is the Philippine EcoTourism's next BIG Thing considering its classicality, uniqueness, and being "the longest wooden bridge" in the country. Just imagine the experience of walking and crossing the two
islands by wooden footbridge at the same time breathing the freshest air, and
witnessing the majestic blue and green view surrounding you plus the excitement every-time the waves strike
below your feet- Sarap!:)
Travel Notes|
Tambay mode in a coffee shop in
Manila updating this blog when a photograph of an old, long and lovely wooden bridge catches my attention. Then I remember a fellow travel blogger
talking about the longest wooden bridge in the country which is located in
Surigao City. I’ve said “hindi pwedeng hindi ko mapuntahan yang longest wooden
bridge na yan, sayang ang moment na nasa Surigao na rin lang naman ako:)”. Two days ahead at that time
I am scheduled to go back in Mindanao for the usual work itineraries and of
course I must also have weekend get-away plan for relaxation after whole weekdays
of working- as it fuels me to stay active mentally and physically para ready
ulet sa Monday (me ganun talaga hehehe) or in short word dapat may sidetrip
hehehe. So I've posted in my
blog’s FB Fan Page wall that I am planning to explore the said wooden bridge on the second Saturday of November.Got some THUMBS UP and of course comments including from my fellow PTB
travel bloggers Nathalie of Wandering Soles (the Lady in long gown with
zwarovsky crystals- tama ba spelling?:) and Dennis of Love Mindanao (the CONFI)
hahaha PEACE PEACE. So wala na tong urungan:) as the “kaladkaring" Love
Mindanao- his new tag :) already confirmed while Nathalie can’t make it
because of her travel in Davao scheduled prior to this. Sir Nick Amores of Surigao
City Tourism Council also commented and gave us some info./ guide on how to go
to Barangay Cantiasay and suggested other places of interest in Surigao City.
So this is
it!
Saturday Morning, Love Mindanao and I meet in Surigao City Integrated Terminal Passengers' Area. He’s from long bus trip as his base is currently in Surigao del
Sur. Have our breakfast in a famed food chain with cute, hug-gable jolly mascot:) and then proceed to the boulevard area. Unfortunately, the scheduled
passenger boat going to Cantiasay will be leaving by 12:00 noon pa according to one of the boat's crews. We also asked if there are also scheduled trip going back to Surigao City from 12:00 noon to 4:00 pm. "Wala na, kinabukasan pa ng maaga" he said. So it
is not possible for us to go back to Surigao City in the afternoon if we will
take the public transport. Considering my early morning activities on
Sunday we decided to look for motorized banka (for hire) that will take us to the
said island earlier and will also wait for us until we go back to Surigao
City. One local advised us to go to Barangay Taft's Wharf Area. Rode in a
tricycle, we reached the wharf and after the long search and negotiation for the
cheapest motorized banka "for hire", Manong Eddie "the boatman" agreed for 1200 pesos
(back and forth).
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| View from Bo. San Pedro in Hanigad Island. Love Mindanao taking photographs |
The adventure started!
We arrived in Bo. San Pedro Wharf around 10:00 am. Meet the locals. Special mention to a 50 golden ager lady whose business
is buying and selling aquarium fishes. Is this legal/allowed or not? Do photowalk. It took
us almost 1 hour crossing the 391 meters wooden bridge as we enjoyed taking
shots of never-ending subjects and scenery. The clouds are perfect, the backdrop
mountains and greens, the blue-clear sea OMG this place is truly amazing! Perfect
for pre-nuptial, music videos or any kind of photo or film/video shootings J
PHOTOWALK|
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| "The Local Business" |
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| The Sweetest Smiles in the Bridge |
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| In between two Barangays. |
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| Fish Cages. Raising Lapu-lapu for export and local consumption |
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| Going home. Worker of a mining company kilometers away from Bo. Cantiasay. |
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| View from Bo. Cantiasay in Nonoc Island |
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| Edible Seaweed- "Lato". Still Abundant in the area.In fact just swim and harvest anywhere - walang bayad!:) |
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| "Connecting Lives." |
Plan your trip now going to “The City of
Island Adventures” - Surigao City! Don’t forget to include Cantiasay-San Pedro Wooden Footbridge in your Itinerary.
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From Manila.
By Plane (Direct flight) : Airphil Express - Daily
: Cebu Pacific Air- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
By Boat : 2Go Travel - Tuesday
From Cebu
By Plane(Direct flight) : Airphil Express - Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
: Cebu Pacific - Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday
By Boat : Cokaliong - Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
: Cebu Ferries- Monday, Wednesday and Friday
From Butuan, Davao, Cagayan de Oro and other parts of Mindanao
By Bus or Van - daily
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Take a tricycle/multicab going to the Boulevard Area
of Surigao City. Fare costs 9-11 pesos. Scheduled passenger-boat leaves Surigao Boulevard going to San Pedro Wharf of Hanigad Island around 12:00 noon. Going Back? The boat leaves San Pedro Wharf around 7:00-8:00 am going to Surigao Boulevard. But if your plan is a day tour ( just like what we've done) go to the Wharf in Barangay Taft and look for motorized boat and do the usual "tawaran to the lowest price" with the boatman. Cost for back and forth travel is around 1200-1500 pesos. From Surigao Boulevard travel time going to Nonoc Island is less
than an hour.
P.S.If you want to hire a motorized banka/boat- I highly recommend Kuya Eddie. Call or text him ahead in this number: 09302667895. Sad to say there are no Inns, pension houses or hotels in the area. Camping/tent and home stay are the only possible way to stay overnight in the islands. You can call or text the ever hospitable Ate Elena at least 2 days ahead. She’s very much willing to accommodate travelers and visitors. Her cellular phone number is 09127445635. Also, don’t forget to pay courtesy call to the Barangay Captain. He is willing also to accommodate and give guide to island visitors and travelers.
Inquire Now| Surigao City Tourism Office
Boromeo St., Luneta Park, Surigao City
(086) 826-8064
tourism_surigaocity@yahoo.com
Surigao City Airport Tel. Nos. (086) 826-1772/826-3898
Surigao City Port Tel Nos. (086) 826-5233/826-2015
City Integrated Land Transportation Terminal (086) 365-1252/2316650
For Package Tours|
Surigao Travel Activity Recreation Shop (STARS)
"your travel pal in Surigao"
Bay 8 City Arcade Borromeo Street, Surigao City
For Package Tours|
Surigao Travel Activity Recreation Shop (STARS)
"your travel pal in Surigao"
(086)8261425 look for Sir Richard Amores
surigaotravelshop@yahoo.com.phBay 8 City Arcade Borromeo Street, Surigao City
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51 comments:
ang ganda! parang masarap tumakbo sa tulay na yan. :)
Pwede nga Earl:) kahapon lang to, still can't get over sa sarap ng experience. explore mo rin to bihira pa daw nakapunta:
wow!!! katuwa naman.. this is a great find.. it looks amazing.. im bookmarking this! :) and ganda ng pics :)
thanks for dropping here filipinawanderer.visit this place, ganda!
Amazing photos! :) Would love to visit this place. :P
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wow ha .. ang gnda ng post mo na ito .. i am big fan of seaweeds yung "goso" tawag dun eh! ...
- yung pagatwid sa tulay na yun di na pedeng pantayan ng ilang beses n halaga..
inggit much! lang ako! gusto ko din tumwid dyan at magpaphotoshoot sayo!
Eto lang ang masasabi ko: "Inggit much!"
how deep is the water? the bridge looks interesting, but what if it collapses while people are walking on it? i have been on a similar one in Canada, and that one was wobbly and high. we were walking on it very slow.
I was born in Surigao del Sur but I've never been here yet. Kainis ano hehe
I used to live in Mainit, Surigao del Norte for 5 years but I haven't been able to visit Cantiasay.
Sayang! Sana magawa pagbalik ko dun soon! ヅ
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I'm afraid, I might lose balance crossing this bridge.
Wow... Ang astig nung bridge... Mas magiging maganda siguro pag may Ilaw na sila then magkakaroon ng "bridge light" ... Ang Ganda siguro ng effect sa gabi nun!!!!
That really was a loooong bridge I say. I wonder if it stays there .:D
Initially, I thought it was a post about San Juanico Bridge bu it turned up it's something even more unique as San Juanico which is the longest wooden bridge. This must have been an exhilarating experience.
i imagine a lot of things to be done in surigao :) the bridge is nice and it feels so good to actually walks there :)
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Tumawid nga lang sa concrete bridge nangangatog na tuhod ko, how much more sa wooden bridge? hehe I'ts indeed a good location for shooting Music Vids and prenup. :)
ganda naman ng post mo jeff.. still working on my article..hope to finish today...
Wow! ang haba talaga ng tulay. It will be a great experience for me to cross that bridge.
OMG no handrails!! I love how detailed this post is! Bookmarked for future Surigao travels. ;)
Astig!!! Hindi kaya delikado dyan kapag marami kayo?
This is nice!
I like the new update in your blog.
And this new feature takes it all.
Would be nice to try homestay, and I'd love to take a photograph of this longest wooden bridge on a goodlight.
I bet its a great view.
Your photographs are captivating! The good thing about having timed electricity supply is that the people are able to have balance between their work and leisurely time. Even if I haven't been there yet, for sure sleeping there gives a serene feeling. :)
Amazing shot of the longest wooden bridge.. I wonder if it will also deteriorate?
You have to take chances while you are in Surigao. Opportunity knocks once.....at kung makabalik man, matagal pa....Paano kaya kung rotten na ang foot bridge na yan, Jeff? Wood if exposed to the sea waves, hindi kaya madaling mag rot? Curious lang jeff....at maganda catch ito.
Wow just read it from this blog.. this is a must-see for me, at least.. :)
Wonderfully taken shots. The long bridge is kinda scary to cross pero exciting naman din ,need lang kaholding hands para feel safe while crossing.
Ang ganda. Great find. Pang documentary.
Thanks Guys for dropping here;) @bro. Bonz- the bridge is made from hard woods kaya matibay and the local government allotted budget for the maintenance. The bridge connects the locals of two barangays kaya hindi nila pinababayaan;) hope u guys find time to visit the place and include this in the ecotourism map;)
Great! That's so interesting. I never thought we have a wooden bridge that long and it's already 33 years old!
Wow, interesting info! This is the first time I've heard about this bridge. Gusto ko na talaga mapuntahan ang Surigao City. Mindanao invasion next year! :)
Thanks for sharing! Will take note of this. Kasama mo pala ibang PTB peeps. :)
Indeed!explore this Justin, thanks for the visit:)
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kasali talaga ang long gown na yan..hahaha thank you for mentioning my link, free ad hehehe Next time overnight/camping nman tayo in one of the islands.
speaking of abundance in natural resources... i just hope people would learn to treasure and protect them. Yahweh bless.
The place looks great! Not sure if I'd be able to cross that bridge tho.
Wow! Amazing place! Would love to explore Surigao again, hopefully soon!
Wow Nice photographs!!! .. Great to tourist destination.....!!!
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howow! ang ganda, sana makapunta ako dyan soon.... i like the wagas smiles and my favorite Lato..sarap.
This must be a really exciting bridge to cross because its longer than any wooden bridge I saw!
now this is really quite an exciting travel escapade one ought to experience if he happens to traverse in this side of the country.
i am not sure when i'd get to see surigao, but i will surely include this on my travel list! thanks for sharing ;)
It's quite scary to cross in the wooden bridge but I always want to try something new. I think this would be so much fun!
Ang ganda ng bridge.even yung view. Though I cannot help but notice yung bahay nila. uhmm.this may be off topic Q pero, how do they keep the waters clean there? Do they have yung tapunan ng basura or do they throw their garbage there?
Parang nakakatakot namang lumakad diyan, wala man lang railings sa side at yung wooden steps hindi pantay-pantay baka bumigay.
I like the photo shots. I think it is scary to walk in the wooden bridge especially when it is raining but the village beside looks so refreshing to live in.
Great shots. But I wonder if that bridge can stand surge of storm and waves.
Wow long wooden bridge. I don't think I have the guts to cross that bridge. By just looking at it my nerves are started trembling.
a long and winding road. nice place
I love what I am seeing, traditional yet worth visiting.
Gusto ko magpunta at maglakad dito!!!1
Nagtatanong lang po.. sa gabi ano ang lighting system nila?
Sa tulay flashlight or gasera Papaleng. Taz sa mga bahay nila may battery sila for bulbs o kaya gasera din :)
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