Sugba Lagoon
An emerald lagoon surrounded by limestone and mangroves, where you can stand-up paddleboard, dive from a platform and relax in floating huts over the water.
Sugba Lagoon lies in Del Carmen in northwestern Siargao, hidden within the largest contiguous mangrove protected area in the Philippines. Visitors must first register and buy tickets at the visitor center in Del Carmen town, then take a banca through the mangrove waterways for about 40 minutes to reach the lagoon. The water is emerald green, surrounded by limestone islands covered in tropical vegetation. Floating huts on the lagoon rent stand-up paddleboards and kayaks, and a wooden platform is available for diving. Entry tickets and boat fares are charged separately. To save money, join a group tour or share a boat. Full-day tours with lunch usually pick up from General Luna, about 1 hour by car one way. Regular sunscreen is banned in the lagoon area, littering is prohibited, and life jackets are required for swimming.
Opening hours
About 8:00 AM–4:00 PM (check the visitor center)
Nearby sights
- Kawhagan Island
- Del Carmen Mangrove Forest Reserve
- Tayangban Cave Pool
- Coconut Road Viewpoint
- Maasin River (Coconut Tree Swing)
- Taktak Falls
- Pacifico Beach
- Magpupungko Rock Pools