A tourist destination, offers a wide range of natural attractions including dense forests, waterfalls, islands, beaches, cold spring, mountain peaks, surfing and diving sites.
Cantilan’s Top FIVE Tourist Destinations
October 8, 2011We asked the members of Cantilangnon FB group to share their favorite attractions in town. CANTILANGNON FB
The best entries are below. See who got the most votes for Cantilan’s Best Tourist Attractions.
1. Inijakan - 21 votes (Submitted by Tan Borja Ortega). Inijakan is a former sitio of Brgy.General Island, an island Barangay of Cantilan. This Island is the biggest among other islets in this town. Its shoreline is covered with very fine white sand. A big cave can also be found where stalactites and stalagmites are so abundant. Danao Enchanted lake can also be found here. Two private-owned areas in this island, Bag-ong Banwa (Double B) and Bill’s Sanctuary has cottages to accommodate visitors. Known as Cantilan’s last frontier, you can be reach General island by a 30-minute boat ride from Cantilan Wharf.
2. Malinawa Cool Spring (Silop) - 13 votes (Submitted by Jason Sigfred Seril). Malinawa Cool Spring is located in Brgy.Parang, Cantilan. A very cool spring surrounded by beautifully arranged big flat white rocks around the pool equipped with shower rooms, cottages and a mini convention center. The spring is constantly flowing 90 liters of fresh water per second. It is a 5 minute ride from the national highway.
3. Ayoke Island - 10 votes (Submitted by Yasser Eli Guarte Almeda). Ayoke is part of Barangay Isla Heneral (General Island). Ayoke is famous for its kolo, a fruit similar to langka but different in taste. It is where the lighthouse of the town is located to guide fishermen and passenger ships passing the area. It has a long stretch of white sand beach and perfect surfing site located on the other side of the island facing the pacific ocean that attracts both local and foreign surfers. Among the famous survival stories during World War II in the Philippines also put Ayoke on the map when a group of US Navymen tried to escape to Australia but thier boat got sunk by a typhoon near the island. Illif Richardson swam and reached Ayoke where he was taken care of by a family there. The local government continues to fight against illegal fishing and in the protection of a marine sanctuary by declaring some parts in this beautiful island as Marine Protected Area.
4. Casa Rica Island - 9 votes (Submitted by Jhen Guerta). Casa Rica is a beautiful pristine island which is only a 10-minute ride by pump boat from Consuelo Port. This island has a white beach with crystal clear waters. It has a cave that provides shelter to cave-dwelling bats.
5. Blue Lagoon - 6 votes (Submitted by Wenefrido Crabajales). Blue Lagoon is situated in General Island, Cantilan. The lagoon has a deep blue crystal clear water safely enclosed by the island. The area is now called Bill’s Sanctuary. The sanctuary has cottages to accommodate visitors. According to BGen.Charles Hotchkiss (ret.), this 12-hectare lagoon is surrounded by lush mountains. You can still hear the ko-ka of the rare kayaw and view the endangered mameng or humphead wrasse, the most expensive fish in the country when it was still in the market. The sanctuary also hosts other exotic fish species like the tiaongan which you rarely see in the market today.
Thank you Cantilangnon Facebook Group Members (Barangay FB) for your support.
Special Thanks to: Department of Tourism
CarCanMadCarLan Festivals
January 8, 2009Enjoy the Festival. Enjoy the experience.
CarCanMadCarLan offers the best parties, dance events and sea-related events including surfing, skimboarding, longboard, and wahine surfing, be it national and international competitions or religious festivals. Experience the unique opportunities that only CCMCL can offer. Come and enjoy!
Pahinungod Festival in Carrascal.
This festival is held to commemorate the feast of the Scapular of Mount Carmel. Various music and dances are performed in the streets of Carrascal. A mardi gras where different contingents from other towns competes with the winner receiving a cash prize from the local Government.
Date: July 14-16 Place: Carrascal, Surigao del Sur, Philippines
photos below are taken during the street dancing and pre-interpretation (courtesy: kantilang.i.ph)
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SIRONG Festival in Cantilan.
This festival of cheerful music and dance is held to celebrate the early Christianization of early Cantilangnons after suffering from moro attacks. Sirong is a war dance. During that time, after surviving the attacks, people offered dances as a celebration of their victory and to the miraculous intervention of San Nicolas de Tolentino and the Virgin Mary which they believed had protected them from such envaders. At this festival, you can enjoy both a traditional folk experience, unique dance steps and music.
Date: August 15 Place: Cantilan, Surigao del Sur, Philippines
Video shows during the pre-interpretation (video below courtesy: skybluflappy @ youtube.com)
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SURFING Festival in Lanuza.
The festival which is known internationally offers a weeklong sea-related activities. Local and foreign surfers are present here, joining the National surfing open, Wahine surfing, longboard and also skimboarding. This festival offers many ways to ride the waves. This 2009 festival will be on its 6th year since it started.
Date: November 20-26 Place: Lanuza, Surigao del Sur, Philippines
Video taken during the competition (courtesy: namijooshi @ youtube.com)
AMAZING CCMCL! SUROY NA!
January 3, 2009
(inset photos courtesy of KANEMMA at community.webshots.com/user/kanemma)
our dialect
November 5, 2007Cantilan (Kantilan) or Cantilangnon is one of the major dialects used in Surigao del sur. Cantilangnon, popularly known as the “JAUN-JAUN” and “WAYA-WAYA” dialect. It is used mostly in the entire carcanmadcarlan area.
Here are some commonly used english words in CCMCL translated into our native dialect.
Good morning - Marajaw na buntag
Good afternoon - Marajaw na hapon
Good evening - Marajaw na duyom
Good day - Marajaw na adlaw
Yes - Oo
No - Dili
Thank you very much - Salamat karajaw
What is your name? - Umay imo ngayan? / Unoy imo ngayan?
I do not understand - Waya ako maka sabot
How do you say __ in cantilangnon? - Unhon man pagsulti an __ sa cantilangnon?
Who are you? - Sin-o man kaw? / Siman kaw?
My name is__ - An ako ngayan kay si __
Where are you from? - Taga-diin kaw gikan? / Diin kaw gikan?
Where are you going? - Haman kaw pasingod? / Hain kaw singod?
Where is the __? - Haman dapit an __? / Hain dapit an __?
How far? - Bagan-o kalajo?
Let’s go! - Mangadto na ta!
Today - Kuman na adlaw
Now - Kuman
Tommorow - Silom
What is this? - Uno ini? / Uman ini?
How many? - Pila kabook?
A little - Magamay ra
A lot - Mahamok
I am hungry - Tag-gutom ako
Let’s eat - Mangaon ta
Delicious - Malami
Beautigul - Magana(for things) / Gwapa(for persons)
See you again - Magkita ta ra sa sunod
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What? - uno?
When? - Kun-o?
Where? - Haman? / Hain?
Who? - Sin-o?
Amazing CarCanMadCarLan
October 3, 2007Amazing CarCanMadCarLan
A tourist destination, offers a wide range of natural attractions including dense forests, waterfalls, islands, beaches, cold spring, mountain peaks, surfing and diving sites.
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Carrascal became known throughout the mining world through the discovery of its vast mineral deposits in its mountainous area. This town celebrates its Pahinungod Festival in honor of the patroness Our lady of Mt. Carmel every 16th day of July. Carrascal is located in the northernmost part of Surigao del Sur.
Activities: Must see:
- Cave explorations - Ave Maria Falls
- Hiking / Trekking - Dinayhugan River
- Fishing - Nobenta (Mt.Diwata)
- Sightseeing
- Beach Trips
- Mangrove Tours
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The Cradle of Towns (CCMCL). Cantilan is not just rich in natural resources but most especially its primary historical role in the creation of carcanmadcarlan. This Century old town was established during the Spanish period. Relics of the old town (Daang Lungsod) can still be seen to this day, the fort known as Baluarte de San Miguel is located across Cantilan river. Cantilan is also rich in mineral deposit located in Brgys. Cabangahan and Lobo. Thick forest are also found here whom are now treathened by illegal loggers and so with the start of operations by mining companies. A wide range of watershed area is also here where people are now fighting to preserve it against any destructions.
Activities: Must see:
- Island Hopping - Casa Rica Island
- Swimming - Huyamao Island
- Snorkeling - Iniyakan Island
- Trekking - General Island
- Fishing - Sabang Beach
- Skimboarding - Daang Lungsod
- Scuba / Reef Diving - Sipangpang Falls
- Malinawa Cold spring
- Ina Poon Bato Shrine
- Kabiton-an Chapel
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The Municipality of Madrid was once a part of Cantilan town. It was only declared Municipality on February 2, 1953. Madrid is so blessed to have the Carac-an River. This River serves as the main source of sand and gravel to the entire CarCanMadCarLan and also provide as a watershed. Carac-an River soon to be developed as one source of power through the proposed construction of mini-hydro power plant there. It is also a perfect site for camping as provincial jamboree is often held here. Carac-an bridge is known to be as one of the longest in mindanao which is also located in the river.
Activities:
- Swimming
- River Tours
- Camping
- Fishing
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Carmen is a charming town that may yet to prove to be CCMCLs’ best kept secret for nature lovers. This town has more to offer. There are lush forests, waterfalls, rivers, and an opportunity of wildlife viewing located in Brgy. Puyat.
Activities: Must see:
- Swimming - Balinganga Falls
- Jungle Trekking
- Wildlife viewing
- Sightseeing
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This town is known to be a recipient of “Cleanest and Greenest” Municipality in the Philippines. Now, Lanuza once again brought its name to the world of surfing as it hosts its National and International Surfing Festival every November, local and foreign tourist jampacked to this town. Just drop by along Prospero Pichay Sr. Memorial Boulevard and there you can see surfers 300 meters away from the ground trying to catch for a perfect waves. In the far side, you can see the marine sanctuary facing the entire Lanuza Bay.
Activities: Must See:
- Swimming - Magkawas Falls
- Surfing - Doot Poktoy Surfing Grounds
- Skim Boarding - Marine park and Sanctuary
- Jungle Trekking - Campamento Cave
- Fishing
- Bird Watching
- Wildlife and Marine Life Viewing
- Kayaking and Paddling
- River Tours
- Camping
- Sightseeing
for more inquiries: please contact the Municipal Tourism Office in any of the Municipalities in CCMCL.
ULI NA! TYANA! SUROY NA!
(inset photos courtesy of kanemma at community.webshots.com/user/kanemma)
CarCanMadCarLan Topography
October 2, 2007 view of ccmcl from puyat
Known in the past for its vast timberlands and, for the present with its over 6,000 hectares of Government-irrigated lands, it has seawaters in the east, mountains in the west, north and south. The plains has navigable rivers known as Carac-an, Union, Cantilan, Consuelo, Benoni, Bon-ot, Adlayan, Lancogue and some s maller ones. The extent of creeks and wetlands or lowlands in its wide plains is indicative that marshlands and swamps were main landmarks and features of its old topography. The conversions and developments of th
e lowlands into rice paddies began in the 18th century when the friars were stationed therein. Those rivers and creeks which were developed into fishponds did not begin earlier than the first half of the 20th century.
In the hazy period of Cantilan's history in the 16th century, Parasao was described only to have consisted of a vast area of woodlands on the plains, hills and mountains. They were traversed by big rivers and creeks north of Tand ag, the set of catholic priory. West, Northwest, South and Southwest of Cantilan have the eye-limits of Diwata, Ilong-ilong, Sibyog, Mabaha and the Legaspi mountains with their ridges and ranges clear on the dry months.
source: CANTILAN in 1571-1899 by EVE, published by the Municipality of Cantilan
WHERE CarCanMadCarLan is…
WHERE CCMCL is..
North East of Mindanao is the province of Surigao del Sur. It occupies an area of 455,216 hectares. Approximately it has 4,552.16 square kilometers with a length of 175 kilometers facing Pacific Ocean, It lies within 125° 45' to 130° 30' E. Longitude and 10° 30' to 8° 00' Latitude. It is bounded on the North West by the provinces of Surigao del Norte, on the South West by Davao Oriental, on the East by the Pacific Ocean and on the West and South West by the Provinces of Agusan del Norte and Agusan del Sur.
…From the later part of the 1500s to 1919, the land area of the town Cantilan was roughly 130,000 hectares which is over one-fourth of the present area of the province of Surigao del Sur. This was the whole of Cantilan which is now known of the acronym of CARCANMACARLAN which is derived from the first three-syllables of thetowns of Carrascal, Cantilan, Madrid, Carmen and Lanuza.
The original acronym of the whole area was CARCANLAN which comprised of Carrascal, Cantilan and Lanuza. On December 10, 1918, Executive Order No. 52 of American Governor General Francis Burton Harrison which was signed by Charles Yeater, divided Cantilan into three parts. On February 2,1953, it became CARCANMADLAN when Madrid was created as a municipality and detached from the mother town by virtue of Executive Order by President Elpidio Quirino. When Brgy. Carmen of Lanuza was created as a town by Republic Act No.6367, on August 16,1971, the indigenous naming of the whole area that was once Cantilan finally became CARCANMADCARLAN in 1980.
source: CANTILAN in 1571-1899 by EVE, published by the Municipality of Cantilan
