Sohoton Bay Bucas Grande Islands, Surigao del Norte


Perched in the southwest portion of Bucas Grande Island, Sohoton Bay features raw beauty where the edge of the earth meets the majestic sea. When you visit, you’ll think of words like calm, enchanted, and maybe even otherworldly. The islands are perfectly iridescent while the water shade is everything in between blue and green.

Tojoman Lagoon or Sohoton Bay Jellyfish Sanctuary, Bucas Grande Islands

One of the “fairies” that live in Sohoton Bay are the spotted jellies (Mastigias Papua). They are friendly, stingless, and at the same time, vulnerable. These jellyfishes swarm on the surface of Tojoman Lagoon every June, when mating season starts, to find potential partners. Touching them should be avoided as much as possible, and lifting them out of the water is a big no. This is a simple gesture to return the favor of their hospitality.

You may also visit Makukuob Cave where you can swim, spelunk, and cliff-dive all in one pass. Going back and skipping one activity is not an option. Other areas of interest include boating under Sohoton Cave, snorkeling, and listening to the stereo-quality snoring sounds inside Hagukan Cave