Provincial Tour: Road Trip 2

Destination: Muncipalities of Placer and Bacuag of Surigao del Norte, and Municipality of Kitcharao in Agusan del Norte

With the same route taken during the first series of the road trip, we once again traversed southward the province of Surigao. But different destinations this time – some we explored out of references, some out of unexpected discoveries. All definitely unspoiled.

First stop: Anislagan Dam and Amoslog Beach in the Municipality of Placer

Hailed as Buyawanong Placer (Golden Placer) attributed to its rich deposits of gold, the municipality does not only earthen this precious metals but also showcases the potential getaways.

One is the Anislagan Dam in Barangay Anislagan, some 4 kilometers of rough road ride from Bad-as. This is also where the National Transportation Commission plant is located.

The dam is supplied with water that flows from the mountains channeled through the river. My companions told me the dam was once alive with frequent picnic goers that pilgrims the place to cool off. But now I didn’t know what happened but it seems deserted. The cottages installed around it were gone. Anyhow, there were still a group of kids having fun in the waters so its not yet too late to bring its life back.

From Anislagan, on our way to the next destination, the Municipality of Bacuag, 16 km from Placer, we passed by the coast of Placer. Mesmerized by the sight, we took a peek on it.

It is a gray fine-sanded beach that commenced from the rocky seashore and extends to Amoslog Beach, which is filled with a crowd of picnic goers every Sunday.

If the north stretch of the beach is visible from the highway, the remaining part of the beach is hidden in nipa plantations. This nipa palms provide the privacy needed by the beach goers while having their bonding in the installed cottages. The tranquil water is just right for swimming with a view of the nearby chain of islands. In my existence, it was my first time to learn that this place exists.

Second stop: Tranquility Beach of the Municipality of Bacuag

Being unable to go to the main destination we wanted because of unexpected interference, we rerouted to the other pride of the municipality.. the Tranquility Beach.

This tranquil beach has the distinct fine brown sand that is comparable to a brown sugar. It is a more than a kilometer spill of seashore facing the pacific seas festooned with limestone islets that makes the sights more stunning.

On its flipside is another bosom of seashore that holds a splendid sight. If I were to name the beach, I would call it Hidden Shore because it is hidden on the backside of Tranquility Beach where nobody would desire to go because of its remoteness. Well, except for people like me who are full of curiosity.

Third stop: Kitcharao Mountain View, the Municipality of Kitcharao, Agusan del Norte

Kitcharao is the first municipality of Agusan del Norte that bordered the province from Surigao del Norte.

This breath-taking sight never misses captivating the eyes of the passersby especially the travelers. This spot always gives the travelers the feeling of being on top. With the rice fields, ponds, and the northern part of Mainit Lake visible from above.

A little downward stroll from the view deck of the mountain view, once can find the AIJM Resort which can be a great hangout place after the vista sighting. The resort offers also a good sight of the waterfalls that provides water for the swimming pools.

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