Enchanted River is located in the town of Hinatuan in Suriago Del Sur. It is one of the popular tourist attractions in Surigao Del Sur, aside from Tinuy-an Falls located in Bislig.

We flew to Surigao Del Sur via Davao since flight to Butuan is fully booked. (Hashtag NonRevenueProblems) At Davao Airport, taxis and vans are readily available outside to take you to your destination. From the airport we went to the bus terminal going to San Francisco in Surigao Del Sur. From Davao to Surigao Del Sur, we traveled for almost 7 hours. Other airports accessible is the Laguindingan Airport in Cagayan De Oro and Surigao Airport in Surigao Del Norte but it will also eat a lot of your time. The nearest airport is the Bancasi Airport in Butuan, travel time is around 1-2 hours only.

Half-way the ride from Davao to Surigao Del Sur, the heavens was never in our favor, the bus had problem so we had to transfer to another bus because it will take toooo looong before they can fix it. So, we waited on the terminal for the first available bus to San Francsico, and lucky us it came just after minutes of waiting. We were too tired but not complaining, and, I always tell myself, "Enchanted River, you should be worth it!" I know you are that's why I'm too excited to see you!

Legends and myths exist that there are fairies that adds the color of sapphire and jade to the river to make its unique shade. One story also tells that there are various fish in the river that can't be caught by any means. According to the locals, the river is called Enchanted River because of the engkantos/ supernatural well beings that dwell there. 

Whatever story the river has, it just makes us wanna see it all the more.

Aaaaand, the time has come for me to finally see you!! But first, we have to pay an entrance fee of PHP30.00 each.

Looook at thaaaaat!!! 50 shades of blue!! I never thought it really looks just like that in person. All the pictures on the internet, it's all real. I never have to use any camera filter to make it look just like that. But since its summer when we went, there were too many locals and tourists in the area so I can't have a decent picture of the river. But nevertheless, it is still enchanting even with a lot of people. All I can say is, "sobrang ganda talaga ng Pilipinas!" Naks!