Surigao

Surigao, also known as Surigao City is a city in Caraga Region of Philippine island of Mindanao.

Understand
Surigao is the capital of the province of Surigao del Norte. It serves as an economic center and a major gateway to Caraga from Visayas, but it has a more relaxed atmosphere, away from the everyday squalor and insecurity on the major cities of Mindanao. Surigao is the tourist center of Caraga, with a number of natural attractions being rediscovered.

For travellers, Surigao serves as a staging area for trips to Siargao, through the city's ferry terminal to the east. The city gives the feel of the whole region, locals are friendly and helpful, and there is no concern for Islamic insurgents scattered throughout Mindanao, but some communist rebels hide out in the forests.

By plane
The city's airport,  is 4 km from downtown. Only Cebu Pacific operates flights to the airport, from Manila and Cebu.

By bus or van


The bus terminal is from downtown, and is served by these bus lines:



UV Expresses also have services from Butuan, but with more frequent stops, and more crowded than the bus.

By boat
There are ferries going to Cebu City, Maasin and Siargao island from the port at the downtown end of Borromeo street: From Lipata port, 10 km northwest of Surigao, there are other ferries:
 * Cokaliong shipping lines, from Maasin and Cebu.
 * Montenegro shipping lines, from Siargao island.
 * Millennium Shipping lines has ferries to south Leyte.

Get around
Most local transport is jeepneys, including smaller ones called multicabs, with fares from.

Do
There is good sport fishing off the coast and several boats available to take you to it.

Stay healthy

 * Caraga Regional Hospital. Riza Street. +63 86 2317090. (DOH Hospital).

Cope

 * Bureau of Immigration Surigao Office. 2nd Floor Gaisano Capital mall. National Highway. +63 85 3100800.

Go next
Ferry to Siargao Island or Leyte or Cebu City. Bus to Butuan or Tandag.