Best Places to Visit in Zamboanga del Norte Part 2

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PLACES TO VISIT IN

ZAMBOANGA DEL NORTE

(ZaNorte)

Save from the major cities of Dipolog and Dapitan, the vastness of Zamboanga del Norte generally remains a secret. Truth be told, what lies beyond the twin city is greek to most. Unknown to many, beautiful surprises await the curious ones who choose to discover the province’s soul. Awesome surprises in the form of natural wonders – summits, caves, lakes, rivers, waterfalls and more! Most of which are still unspoilt. Read More: https://www.lakwatsero.com/spots/situbo-falls-tampilisan-zamboanga-del-nortes-awesome-surprise/#sthash.f13wgAio.dpbs

Silinog / Selinog Island

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Selinog is an island barangay in Dapitan, Zamboanga del Norte, Philippines. It is coterminous with Silino Island and is located 12.9 kilometres (8.0 mi) off Tagolo Point, the northern entrance point to Dapitan Bay, and some 15 kilometers (9.3 mi) east of the island of Aliguay in the Bohol Sea. The island is a flat coralline island with a land area of 78 hectares (190 acres). It is surrounded by 70 hectares (170 acres) of coral reefs and sandy areas. According to the 2010 census, the island community has a population of 712 inhabitants.

With its white sand beaches and rich aquatic resources, Selinog was declared a marine reserve by the local government of Dapitan. In April 2000, the Philippine government through Proclamation No. 276 established the 1,294-hectare (3,200-acre) Selinog Island Protected Landscape and Seascape covering the whole island and surrounding reefs to better manage its resources.Read More: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Selinog

Sungkilaw Falls

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Sungkilaw Falls is a 25 feet high waterfalls that is situated in Sitio Virginia, Barangay Diwan, the farthest Barangay of the City of Dipolog. Endowed with true beauty of nature, visitors and tourists would surely love. The natural blessing is positioned in the midst of overgrown forest and getting near the falls will need an adventurous trekking towards approximately 400 descending steps along verdant trees, flora and fauna.

Sungkilaw Falls is a perfect getaway for the visitors to experience and enjoy some of the most challenging outdoor sports and adventures such as rappelling, Tyrolean Traverse, canoeing and swimming. Read More: https://greedypeg.org/zamboanga-del-norte/Sungkilaw-Falls.html

Sicayab Beach

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Get to one of the most private hidden beaches in the Philippines! Follow the signs for Sea Breeze cafe / restaurant (always a cool place to hang out for while) off the main National Hiway. From Sea Breeze, just walk south down the beach. Keep on going past the PNP Police Camp. There’s then a 2 meter high sea wall all along, between the sea and the Airport runway, for the next 2 kilometres. This concrete wall guarantees your total privacy and seclusion from everyone else. Skinny dip or whatever, just sunbathe or swim in total seclusion and privacy. The beach is fine soft medium brown sand, the ocean is deep blue and your body could get an all-over tan… Read More: https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g659927-d2525492-Reviews-Sicayab_Cliffs-Dipolog_Zamboanga_del_Norte_Zamboanga_Peninsula_Mindanao.html