Aside from its wealth of natural resources, the province of Surigao del Sur boast of century-old structures, monuments, and churches to satisfy the discerning taste of history and culture buffs.
The 175-year old Church of San Agustin in the town of Hinatuan, the San Nicolas de Tolentino Cathedral in Tandag, the municipal halls, and town plazas backed up by rich and colorful stories of how these edifices were able to stand the ravages of time are just some of the cultural and historical attractions the province has to offer.
Here in the Philippines, we have a lot of good destinations during Lenten season. In Surigao Del Sur, the Stations of the Cross is indeed an ideal place to those who want rejuvenation and reflect on how Jesus Christ sacrificed himself to save mankind. It is a climb uphill with a chapel atop the mountain overlooking the Pacific Ocean.
The Immaculate Conception Parish is one of the best-designed Catholic Churches in the country, located at the heart of Cantilan. Beside it is a remnant of an old church constructed in the 1700s which was converted into a park.
Other Historical Snippets
• The old tribunal of Cantilan built in 1879 which was now converted into a Municipal Hall of Cantilangnons is another attraction showing the spirited past of the province.
• The Municipal Park of Cantilan is where you can see the 21/2 meter cannon 130 cm. in diameter placed as a historic relic. It is one of the 100 cannons brought from Jolo and Borneo by the natives of Cantilan during the Spanish regime as a tool against Muslim pirates.
• The Shrine of World War II Heroes is where the names of the Cantilan heroes were engraved.
Venture to Surigao del Sur
From Manila, there are daily flights either to Butuan City, Surigao City, or Davao City which are entry poins to Surigao del Sur.
Accommodations
• Muyco's Resort by the Bay - Tandag City, Surigao del Sur
• Shacene Pension House, Restaurant and KTV - Tandag City, Surigao del Sur
• Zyphora Garden Hotel - CANTILAN, SURIGAO DEL SUR
• Playa Pacifico Beach Resort - Tandag City, Surigao del Sur
• TJ Oasis Beachview Resort - CARRASCAL, SURIGAO DEL SUR