Cantapoy’s Coastal Crown: Relax under a 300-Year-Old Indian Beech Monarch

Northern Mindanao impresses with its diverse natural landscapes: from the verdant volcanic islands like Camiguin, to stunning beaches and coral reefs, to lush national parks like Mount Kitanglad. Cities like Surigao City and Cagayan de Oro combine modern conveniences with eco-tourism. The region offers authentic experiences, friendly people, and a mild climate – ideal for nature lovers and adventurers alike.

Today we travel through green mountains and beautiful coastal areas

When travelers take the coastal roads towards Butuan City, they are often impressed by the quality of the road, but also the beauty of the landscapes. Cantapoy is located south of Surigao City. This charming beach town is located in Barangay Cantapoy. The municipality of Malimono in Surigao del Norte is characterized by a natural, tranquil beach landscape. The coastline stretches along the Mindanao Sea and offers clear, calm waters ideal for swimming and snorkeling. The landscape is characterized by rolling hills that rise inland from the beach and smaller rocky stretches along the water.

Shortly before Cantapoy, the high mountains to the left of the coastal road become lower, but the nature remains exciting. The coast at Cantapoy is wild, rocky, and unspoiled—not a postcard beach in the sense of snow-white sand, but an authentic stretch of coastline characterized by fishing, with ecologically valuable reefs and mangroves. Ideal for explorers seeking seclusion and untouched nature. Beachgoers will also be happy here, as the water quality is fantastic and there is hardly any human-caused disturbance.