Weekend in Siargao beyond the surf
Siargao is famous for Cloud 9, but the island rewards the curious: lagoons, island hopping, and a surprisingly tight-knit community of long-stayers.
Lina Park
Taguig · June 18, 2024
Community article, editorially reviewed. Opinions are the author's, not ArchipelagoExpat's.
Most visitors come for the surf and leave having missed the quieter magic.
Sugba Lagoon and beyond
Rent a motorbike. The road to Sugba Lagoon is half the experience. Bring reef-safe sunscreen.
Island hopping
Daku, Guyam, and Naked Island are the standard trio. Go early to beat the crowds.
The community
Siargao has a real long-stayer community. Say yes to dinners; you will learn more in one evening than in a week of tours.
Lina Park
TrustedKorean translator and small-business owner in Taguig. Community classifieds contributor.
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