A quote by Jonah Lehrer says “We travel because distance and difference are the secret tonics of creativity. When we get home, home is still the same. But something inside our minds has changed and that changes everything.” All of us need time to unwind. Get absent from all the stressors in life. So, we have one good suggestion for you to travel and that is in Cape San Agustin, Governor Generoso.
The place Governor Generoso is a second class municipality of Davao Oriental, Philippines, and the locality is divided into 20 barangays. We will be sharing with you one of the best tourist spots in Governor Generoso and that is located at Barangay Lavigan, the best Cape San Agustin.
How to get there?
From Davao City, it will take 4-5 hour travel using a private vehicle. Yes, we know, it’s a bit far but wait until you see the sceneries, you’d surely say “ah! It’s worth the travel.” You can use the Waze app for more accurate directions and you can freely install it on your mobile phones.
Entrance fee: 50.00 pesos
What is in Cape San Agustin?
In Cape San Agustin, the Pacific Ocean and the Davao Gulf meet for a navigational location a reason why three lighthouses were developed at distinctive times with distinctive plans and lighting methods at its peak. If you’re not afraid of heights, you can actually climb up to the lighthouse to feel the breeze up above and see the coolest scenery in the place. You’d surely forget the life living in an urban and embrace the ambiance of the place where the mountains meet the sea.
On one side of the place, there is a mangrove and on the other side you can see the “pink beach” they called and you can actually take a dip if you want to. Also, there’s a giant rock there where you can climb and take a picture from the top.
What foods are there in Cape San Agustin?
Usually, the foods that are served there are mostly seafood. They serve different kinds of fish, shells, and seaweeds, and guess what? They also serve lobsters! You will surely love it because it’s not just super delicious but it’s also cheap compared to city prices.
There are still a lot of nice places or resorts to in Governor Genoroso. It will be worth the travel. I hope you enjoy Cape San Agustin as soon as you get there! Have a nice trip.
If you wish to check out other exciting places to visit in the Philippines, click here!
Author: Guest Post by Aryn A. — a nurse, travel geek, and an aspiring writer.
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