Amazing CarCanMadCarLan

Amazing 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)