Have you seen a wooden footbridge? In the City of Surigao, one extraordinary attraction continues to draw the attention of visitors. Let’s find out why.
The San Pedro Cantiasay Footbridge is a unique bridge made of wood. The bridge is hailed as one of the attractions in Surigao City especially in Nonoc Islands. With a length of 391 meters, this wooden footbridge is one of the country's longest wooden bridges. It connects the islands of Sibale and Nonoc Islands in the province of Surigao in Mindanao.
Promenade to the bridge…
The best part of visiting the wooden bridge is a walk along it. From the usual cruising, a promenade to the bridge will give you a breathtakingly view of the Nonoc Islands, plus the corals and marine species. Here, you will experience the worth of crossing two islands on foot. You will have the chance to meet the island’s people, most of who are fishermen, and know their way of living.
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How to get there
By air: From Manila, there are daily flights to Cebu. There are also daily flights direct from Manila to Surigao via PAL EXPRESS. Cebu Pacific likewise flies from Cebu to Surigao daily except on Mondays and Fridays. One can also take direct flights from Cebu to Sayak Airport in Del Carmen, Siargao Island via Cebu Pacific every Monday and Friday. There are also daily flights from Manila and Cebu to nearby Butuan City via PAL and Cebu Pacific. Butuan City is 2.5 hours by bus ride to Surigao City.
By sea: Direct voyage from Manila to Surigao are extended by WG & A and Sulpicio Lines every Tuesday and from Surigao to Manila every Thursday. Voyages from Cebu are available daily except Monday via Cokaliong Shipping Lines and Cebu Ferries. Upon reaching Surigao City, there are fast craft transfers going to Dapa in Siargao Island. Commercial and cargo inter-island vessels travel daily to various municipalities of the island via a 2-3 hours trip from Surigao City. Motorized pumpboats and non-motorized bancas also ply the water routes.
By Land: There are regular bus trips via the “RORO” ferry boat from Manila to Mindanao using Surigao City as the gateway passing through Bicol, Samar, Leyte and Tacloban. Buses, jeepney vehicles and air-conditioned shuttle vans ply the routes to the different municipalities in Siargao Island and the mainland regularly. The most popular and convenient mode of transportation within the municipalities going to far flung areas is the “Habal-habal” or the single motorcycle ride.
Hotels in General Luna, Siargao Island, Surigao Del Norte
• Buntog Lodge & Cottages
• Cheri Nicole Beach Resort
• Drop Inn Beach Resort
• Jade Star Beach Resort
• Villa Ernesto Beach Resort