SUBMITTED BY: MARICHELLE DAUG, KATE RANISES AND ROJAY HINAYON

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LANDMARKS AND TOURIST SPOTS IN THE PH REGION 13

Objectives:

At the end of this lesson, the students will be able to:

a. Know the importance of Tourist Spots;

b. Provide an information about the food, staffs and places; and

c. Know how they value and maintain its cleanliness.

Caraga Administrative Region and designated as Region XIII

Magpopongko Rock Pools and Flats

TOURIST SPOTS: Magpopongko Rock Pools and Flats

LAND MARKS: Tidal Rock Pools

 Magpopongko Rock Pools on Siargao Island are one of the most popular things to do.

 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.

 Magpopongko is a natural rock pool, best visited on low tide, that can be found on the east
coast of Siargao Island.

 Pungko’ in Visayan means to squat. Thus, the name Magpupungko.

 Magpopongko Rock Pools and Flats know for

 Is most famous for its tidal rock pools. Siargao makes great effort in keeping its beaches clean.

Guyam Island

TOURIST SPOTS: Guyam Island

LAND MARKS: NA.

 Guyam Island is a tear-drop shaped island in the Philippine Sea situated 780 kilometres
southeast of Manila in the province of Surigao del Norte.
  It is around 2 kilometres south-southeast of General Luna municipality.

The Filipino (Cebuano) word guyam means “ant” in English.

Shohoton Cove

TOURIST SPOTS: Sohoton Cove

LAND MARKS: Sohoton Bay, Sudlon, Bucas Grande Island 8416 Socorro, Philippines

 Shohoton Cove and National Park or also known as Bucas Grande is located in the town of
Socorro, Surigao del Norte at the western side of Siargao Island.

 The name Sohoton came from the Visayan word which means to keep low inorder to enter or
pass through.

 It is a must visit destination in Caraga region due to its unique scenery and its spectacular lakes,
rock formations, caves, the crystal clear water and the school of stingless jellyfishes., shallow
waters, and tropical paradise appeal more than make up for it.

Tinuy-an Falls

TOURIST SPOTS: Tinuy-An Falls, Surigao Del Sur

LAND MARKS: Landmark in Quezon City , Water Park in Quezon City

Tinuy-an Falls cascades over three tiers, with the second being the largest and most impressive. The
name Tinuy-an comes from the Cebuano word Tinuyo-an, which translates as “an intentional act or
performance to attain an objective or goal.” The name comes from a legend associated with the history
of the waterfall

What is Tinuy-an Falls known for?

The Tinuy-an falls are 95 m wide and 55 metres (180 ft) high, touted as the little Niagara Falls of the
Philippines.
Enchanted River

TOURIST SPOTS: Enchanted River

LAND MARKS: Hinatuan Sacred River

The Hinatuan Enchanted River, also called the Hinatuan Sacred River, is a deep spring river on the island
of Mindanao in the Philippines. It flows into the Philippine Sea and the Pacific Ocean at Barangay
Talisay, Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur. It is found between the boundaries of Barangays of Talisay and
Cambatong.

Enchanted river” from the diplomat Modesto Farolan who described the river in his poem entitled “Rio
Encantado”.

Taktak Falls

TOURIST SPOTS: Taktak Falls

LANDMARK: Santa Monica, Surigao del Norte

TakTak waterfall in Santa Monica is a full- day adventure to the north part of the island. From General
Luna the waterfall is 1.5-hour drive. Cliff jumping, tree jumping, and exploration to the top of the falls
were the highlights of the adventure.

Tak take falls The name was derived from a large bell (taktak) which was thrown (hinulog) into the falls
during the 15th century or the 16th century because the local villagers considered it too loud.
 Cordillera Administrative Region

Banaue Rice Terraces

TOURIST SPOTS:Banaue Rice Terraces

LANDMARK: Banaue, Ifugao, in the Philippines

The Banaue Rice Terraces (Filipino: Hagdan-hagdang Palayan ng Banawe) are terraces

that were carved into the mountains of Banaue, Ifugao, in the Philippines, by the ancestors

of the Igorot people. The terraces are occasionally called the “Eighth Wonder of the

World”

The Banaue Rice Terraces are located on the mountains of Ifugao

Why was rice terraces built?

The structures’ original builders used stone and mud walls to carefully carve and

construct terraces that could hold flooded pond fields for the cultivation of rice.

Burnham Park

TOURIST SPOTS: Burnham Park

LANDMARK: downtown Baguio, Philippines

Burnham Park, known as the Burnham Park Reservation, is a historic urban park located in downtown
Baguio, Philippines. It was designed by eponymous American architect and Baguio city

planner, Daniel Burnham.

Why is it called Burnham Park?

Burnham Park is named after Daniel Burnham, an American architect who was the city

planner for Baguio.

Mount Pulag

TOURIST SPOTS: Mount Pulag

LANDMARK: Benguet, Ifugao, and Nueva Vizcaya

Mount Pulag (Filipino: Bundok Pulag; Ilocano: Bantay Pulag)[3] is Luzon’s highest peak

at 2,928 metres (9,606 ft) above sea level, third-highest mountain in the Philippines, and

the 26th

-highest peak of an island on Earth.

Mount Pulag known for?

Pulag National Park is the highest peak in Luzon and is the second highest mountain in

the Philippines with an elevation of 2,922 m. above sea level.

Mines View Park

Mines View Park

TOURIST SPOTS: Mines View Observation Deck

LANDMARK: Baguio in the Philippines

is one of the most well-known and most visited among the tourists attractions in Baguio

City. It is located at the northeast side of Baguio City. This place is usually the next stop

for tourists after The Mansion and The Wright Park.

Why is it called Mines View Park?

The park is named Mines View since it overlooks the spectacular Baguio view of the

Cordillera mountains and Benguet’s gold and copper mines

TAM-AWAN Village

TOURIST SPOTS: Tam-awan Village

LANDMARK: Cordillera huts

TAM-AWAN Village is a reconstructed Cordillera village showcasing the traditional

Ifugao Huts, and Baguio’s art and culture scene. It was established by National Artist

BenCab in 1998 together with Chanum Foundation to promote the local Baguio Artists.

Tam-awan is a local word which means “vantage point”.

Catholic Cathedral

TOURIST SPOTS: Our Lady of Atonement Cathedral

LANDMARK: Cathedral Loop adjacent to Session Road in Baguio, the Philippines,

Catholic cathedral located at Cathedral Loop adjacent to Session Road in Baguio, the

Philippines, and is the see of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Baguio.

Dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary under the title of Our Lady of Atonement, its

distinctive pink exterior, twin spires and stained glass windows make it a popular tourist

attraction in Baguio.

Who built Baguio Cathedral?

It was said that it took 25 Igorot carpenters and several Congregatio Immaculate Cordis

Mariae (CICM) priests and brothers to build the church,

BenCab Museum

BenCab Museum

TOURIST SPOTS: BenCab Museum

LANDMARK:  Tuba, Benguet, Philippines

There are a lot of tourist attractions outside Baguio City and one of which is BenCab Museum located in
Tuba, Benguet. This art gallery houses hundreds of contemporary Filipino Art which gives value to the
cultural heritage of the Cordillera.

Why is BenCab Museum famous?

Several galleries, as well as locations for art displays and exhibitions, hold Benedicto Cabrera (BenCab),

The Philippine National Artistpermanent ,’s collection at the BenCab Museum

Heritage Hill and Nature Park Garden

Heritage Hill and Nature Park Garden

TOURIST SPOTS: Heritage Hill and Nature Park Garden

LANDMARK: Diplomat Hotel, is an abandoned structure atop Dominican Hill, Baguio, Philippines.

The Dominican Hill Retreat House, also commonly known as the Diplomat Hotel, is an abandoned
structure atop Dominican Hill, Baguio, Philippines