The Most Read Travel Guides of 2012

With the year 2013 slowly eating up our calendar, let’s have a quick look on which Travel Guides garnered the most clicks and traffic last year.   10. Travel Guide: Bucas Grande Islands / Sohoton Cove National Park (Socorro) Ranking tenth on the list is the emerging eco-tourism paradise of Bucas Grande in Socorro, Surigao del Norte. Famous for Sohoton Cove, Blue Lagoon and the amazing Tojoman or Jellyfish Lagoon which is home to millions of no-sting, friendly and playful... Read More

Slideshow: Bucas Grande

Endowed with numerous caves, white sand beaches, waterfalls, mangroves, inland lakes, vast fishing grounds and amazing underwater scenery, Bucas Grande Islands or Sohoton Cove National Park is a fast rising tourist destination in in Socorro, Surigao del Norte. With its unique seascape and landscape,  the place promises everyone a truly unforgettable, enchanting and extraordinary experience in this part of Mindanao. For more information on Bucas Grande Islands, check out Travel... Read More

Bucas Grande Islands Revisited

The enchanting Bucas Grande Group of Islands April 21, 2012, three years after the enchanting Bucas Grande first awed me, I was back again with Ate Claudia for a short yet eventful visit. A weekend of re-acquaintance, remembering and rediscoveries of the scenic and pristine landscape of Sohoton Cove and the entire Bucas Grande Islands. Coming from Cagayan de Oro City, it took us twelve hours to reach Sohoton including all the waiting time and transfers plus the traffic brought... Read More

Travel Guide: Bucas Grande Islands / Sohoton Cove National Park (Socorro)

On the other side of the surfing haven Siargao lies the town of Socorro in Surigao del Norte, home to the Bucas Grande Islands also known as the Sohoton Cove National Park. The group of islands is blessed with numerous caves, some still undiscovered, white sand beaches, waterfalls, mangroves, iron woods, inland lakes, vast fishing grounds, and wonderful corals that are ideal for snorkeling. Be amazed with its most famous spot, the Sohoton Cove and Blue Lagoon,  a maze-like place... Read More

Crystal and Bolitas Caves: The Twin Caves of Bucas Grande

Bucas Grande (Sohoton Cove) is a group of islands and islets in Socorro, Surigao del Norte declared as a National Park due to its natural attractions and cultural heritage which include white sand beaches, limestone islets and cliffs, hidden coves, waterfalls, mangroves, inland lakes and colorful underwater scenery. But apart from these, the group of islands also offers spelunking on two of its caves that meet on the same opening – the Crystal and Bolitas Caves. Inside... Read More