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Magpupungko Rocks Pools and Flats 🏊♀️
This is one of the most iconic tourist spots in the beautiful island of Siargao.
Magpupungko is such an amazing place. Imagine a naturally made pool in the sea due to the rock formations.
Best to visit during low tide as the pool would be visible at that time.
Also, we can only swim during low tide as it is too risky to swim during high tide thus not allowed by the authorities.
Not to worry though as the locals will suggest for the best time to visit.
Be careful in swimming the lagoon or pool as it is too deep.
📍Magpupungko Rock Pools, Pilar, Surigao del Norte (Siargao Island)
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Magpupungko Rocks Pools, Siargao!
Magpupungko Rock Pools on Siargao Island are one of the most popular things to do and easily my favorite day trip on the island. Just a 45-minute moped drive from the main tourist area of General Luna, the rock pools are exposed at low tide and are an awesome spot for hours of exploring and cliff jumping.
However, nice these may be, there is no chance that they come close to being as good as the natural swimming holes at Magpupungko Rock Pools.
This natural phenomenon has created a handful of natural rock pools that appear every day at low tide. There are lots of different pools dotted along the coastline in this area, so even though it is a popular tourist attraction you won’t be packed into one small pool.
The crystal clear blue water here is amazing and looked even better from above when we chucked the drone up to grab some aerial shots. When the tide is out, the sun warms the pools up really quickly, making them ideal for lazing in for a couple of hours. Grab some friends, jump on a scooter and make your way up to the ultimate Siargao rock pools.
Throughout our years of travelling there have been certain locations that have resonated with us as a result of the culture, the people and the environment. Siargao is without a doubt one of those special places.
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Siargao land tour
how to explore siargao?
By Tricycle. Tricycle are usually on par with the habal-habals.
By Rented Motorcycle. You can also rent motorbikes for PHP 500 for 24 hours.
By Bike. Bikes cost PHP 150 for 24 hours.
By Car Rental. On one of our trips, we have rented a Toyota Avanza for only P3000 per day (24 hours). We’ve seen also seen posters advertising smaller cars for rent for P2500 per day.
Siargao Land Tour
You can explore the main island and see the wonders it keeps in its jagged corners and lush landscapes. Here are the usual stops of the land tour (not in order):
Magpupungko Rock Pools. During low tide, the receding coastline reveals rock formations and natural pools perfect for some leisurely swimming. It’s an all-natural infinity pool, so to speak. Entrance fee: P50.
Sugba Lagoon. Within the lagoon is a two-story docking area where you can stay and rent a table for PHP 50. The cool, turquoise waters seem to invite everyone to explore the lagoon’s site, and there’s equipment available to do just that. There are paddle boards, canoes, and snorkeling paraphernalia available onsite for rent. There’s also a diving platform you can use for free. Entrance fee: P50.
Coconut Mountain View. Siargao is carpeted with almost endless rows of coconut trees. It makes exploring the island more fun because of the relaxing green scenery and the various Instagrammable spots along the way.
Maasin River. A picturesque river, especially the spot with the bent coconut tree extending over the river. There’s a rope attached to the tree where you can swing and plunge into the river.
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Siargao Islands
The huge waves look ominous the first time you see it.
I asked my boatman, Jojo, what I’m seeing. Is that turbulent area dangerous? Is it inaccessible to fishers and swimmers? Should I, um, tighten my life jacket?
He chuckled. “Oh, that,” he said in a voice that suggested he’s had this conversation many times before. “Those are the Cloud 9 waves. Surfers love those.”
And then it hit me like ’em big kahunas: this is Siargao, Glenn. There are supposed to be waves.
While the uninitiated like me may feel uneasy, for the people of who call Siargao home, these waves are the most familiar thing. As the name implies, it’s their piece of heaven.
Siargao is an island located off the northeastern coast of Mindanao. It is within the jurisdiction of Surigao Del Norte province, and composed of nine municipalities: Burgos, Dapa, Del Carmen, General Luna, Pilar, San Benito, San Isidro, Santa Monica and Socorro. Around the main island are smaller islands, included as part of the Siargao Group.
Siargao is known today as a surfing mecca, a place where thrill-seekers the world over gather to ride the waves. For the local population, however, Siargao is their simple, non-assuming hometown, with vast swaths of coconut farms, thick mangroves, and secluded coves. If it’s your first time here, it’s hard to ignore the contrast between the adventuring, wide-eyed tourists and the simple, stoic ways of the locals. Case in point: me and Jojo.
The island is a relatively sheltered surfing destination until around the early 2010s, when word of the island’s majestic waves exploded in the surfing world. Today, surfing culture is pretty much a staple in the island. This is particularly true in General Luna, where the island’s best waves can be found.
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Seaside Whispers: A Tale of Shells and Sea
🐚 Along the shore, she weaves stories as old as time – tales of sea shells, whispered by the waves. A timeless scene, a timeless dream, where nature's wonders become an eternal narrative. 🌊
Riding the Siargao Waves: A Novice Surfer's Triumph 🏄♀️🌊
Here in Siargao, I swapped my land legs for a dance upon the waves, seizing the opportunity to conquer my first surf lesson. With @carson.moody as my witness, I rose above the rolling tide time and again, a triumphant display of determination. Shakaaa brahhh! 🤙🏼🏄♀️🌊
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