Ang linaw ng tubig

JayMan
Apr 2, 2019
2 min read

Updated: Apr 4, 2019

Enchanted River ang tang tubig na na sobrang linaw.

The Hinatuan Enchanted River, also called the Hinatuan Sacred River, is a deep spring river on the island of Mindanao in the Philippines. It flows into the Philippine Sea and the Pacific Ocean at Barangay Talisay, Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur. It is found between the boundaries of Barangays of Talisay and Cambatong. It earned the moniker "enchanted river" from the diplomat Modesto Farolan who described the river in his poem entitled "Rio Encantado"

“Hinatuan Bay, which is the habitat of various species of turtles, is located at its mouth.Its mouth also offers a safe anchorage against storms and typhoons .”

The river's unusual colors and unexplored depths has inspired various local legends. One story tell of fairies that added the colors of sapphire and jade to the river to make its unique shade. Local fisherfolk also report seeing fish in the river that cannot be caught through any means. According to locals, the river was called the Enchanted River because of the engkantos that dwell there.Their legends also say that the river is haunted by supernatural beings which act as its protectors

After swimming in the Enchated River there are also other place to explore. Island Hopping. The River is connected to the salt water (sea). Its a two hours island hopping maximum of 5 person per boat (100php each) fare.