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A SNEAK PEAK

A Sneak Peak into Tubay

The serene banks of the holidays to Tubay, Agusan del Norte are an attraction to travelers who are in need of a city break, to have the pristine sight of a fishing, farming and basic day to day town.
Some of the roads within barangays are not in good condition thus a good car or a local guide is recommended should you be interested in exploring the inner rice paddies and coconut trees.
Hospitality is here friendly and non-fussy, and the locals open their doors to their visitors and serve them their rice cakes that they make at home or fresh coconut water.
Tourist facilities are small: a few inns, some sari-sari shops and lack of electricity, so you would have to carry such basic items like flashlight and spare batteries.
The public market is the center of the town, the busy world, where fishermen bring and sell their catches daily and farmers sell their harvest, which form a vibrant fabric of colors, sounds, and smells.
When there are no looming resorts to distract them, the visitors are able to be absorbed by the pure beauty of the scenery and the true beat of rural Mindanao culture.
Capital (of the province): Cabadbaran City
International airport: No international airport in Tubay
Nearest commonly used: Bancasi Airport in Butuan City
Currency: Philippine Peso (PHP)
Time zone: UTC+8 (Philippine Standard Time)
Driving side: Right-hand side
Main electricity: 220 volts, 60 Hz
Official / local languages: Cebuano, Filipino, English
Major religion: Predominantly Roman Catholic

HIGHLIGHTS

Highlights

Agusan del Norte has a shoreline of Tubay that is gleaming with serene waters where one can take leisure walks, shoot pictures and engage in silent reflection.
The town is crossed by small rivers, like the Tubay River, which provide clear cool water that is a refreshing dip following a day of sightseeing.
The agrarian core of the local economy is represented by vast ricefields and coconut plantations that run to the horizon.
The coast is broken by fishing villages, at which boats are moored, and nets are heaped up, illustrating a mode of life that has had an uninterrupted history.
The small parish church is evidence of the catholic history of the town, the plain stained-glass windows shining gentle light into the nave.
Holidays to Tubay town is also surrounded by gentle hills that offer the panoramic views of the coastline and farmland, which are perfect to go on short hikes and observe birds.

SEASONS TO TRAVEL

Seasons to Travel

The dry season (December-May) has sunny days and dry conditions hence the best time to walk along the beach and have a river tour.
The period of January and February, still under the dry season, is cooler, particularly at night, and this is the ideal time to go walking around the countryside.
May and June align with the time of the local fiesta, when the town is full of festivities through colorful parades, music and community feasts.
The rivers in the town also overflow during wet season (June-November) thus providing a spectacular background to photography but restricting outdoor activities.
Rains in the beginning of the wet season are a pleasant relief of the heat but might also cause inconveniences when using the road.
The months of September or October when the weather is still warm, but fewer people are around, are a compromise to visiting, and you have the possibility of experiencing the harvest festivities of the town.

WORTH A VISIT

Worth A Visit

Tubay Public Market and Town Proper

The market is a mass of colors, sounds, smells, which reveals the everyday pattern of the trade and social life of the community.
Fresh fish, hand-picked fruits, and seasonal vegetables are available to the shoppers and give them a taste of the rich natural resources that the town has.
Colorful stalls with handmade textiles, weaved baskets or wooden carvings provide an idea of the artistic tradition of the place.
The main point of the market enables the visitors to see how residents can meet, exchange goods and provide news to each other in a casual non-hasty atmosphere.
The scent of fresh coconut and ripe mango, as well as boiled rice, fills the air every morning and remains a lasting experience.
To the people who want to take home a souvenir, the market offers the most bargaining power to negotiate on the prices of the local products as well as get to know the history behind the product.

Coastal Beaches

The holidays to Tubay small and sheltered beaches offer a small getaway to sunbathers and photographers seeking to get away into the noise of the city.
The waters are crystal clear and the sand is soft and warm and is inviting to make picnics or take batches of walks along the shore.
The absence of tourist facilities sustains the natural beauty such that the visitors can have a natural landscape that is hardly ever interfered by commercialization.
Local fishermen tend to cast their nets close to the beach providing an insight into the ancient fishing methods and the beat of the sea.
The scenes of the sunset at the Butuan Bay are marvelous, and the colors of the orange and pink shades of the horizon are fantastic and appropriate to have during the thoughtful times or romantic evenings.
Tourists are advised to carry their food and beverages since the little beachside amenities offer basic food and beverages.

Tubay Parish Church

Its plain church, its plainly built structure, and its stained-glass windows are a symbol of the town religion and spirit of community.
The pews are faded and the worn-out furniture is several years old, but the quiet atmosphere encourages reflective prayerfulness and rest.
The whole community is needed during seasonal processions and Masses that are an excellent chance to experience the local religious culture with your own eyes.
The sound of the bell of the church in the morning and evening, serving as a marker of the church routine, provides a soothing background to everyday life.
The modest decoration of the altar may be admired by the visitors, where the icons can be painted locally and the religious objects can be crafted by the hands of the people.
The adjacent plaza is a place where both children and the old people gather to share stories, and ensure the community relationship is reinforced.

Barangay Hills & Rural Trails

Holidays to Tubay has gentle hills which provide picturesque scenes of rice paddies, coconut groves and the glimmering coast which is excellent in panoramic photography.
There are unmarked and rough trails with some untamed farmland with a farmer occasionally working there giving a piece of real life farming.
Brief ascents to the mountain ridges will spoil the trekkers with the feeling of calmness and the enjoyment of the natural topography of the region.
Monitor lizards and freshwater fish are examples of native wildlife that can be seen on the trails and add to the natural experience.
The ruggedness of the terrain prompts tourists to use durable shoes but the benefits of arriving at a point of observation are priceless.
Local guides can be hired to provide information on the history, flora and cultural importance of each area of the trail network.

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Fishing Villages

The traditional bamboo and nipa huts found in the coastal fishing villages show the peaceful coexistence of the families with the seashores over the generations.
The local fishermen also undergo a live learning experience as they prepare their fishing equipment and boats as a result of generations.
The rhythmic creak of wood boats against the shoreline makes the acoustical background which sedates the mind and evokes curiosity.
Tourists also have the opportunity to buy freshly caught fish straight off the fishermen ensuring a hometown cuisine.
Community meals also tend to be held on the outside where common meals and laughter can be enjoyed by the travelers.
When it gets darker in the evening, the lanterns illuminate the village, and the air is filled with the faint aroma of seaweed and salt, which is the culmination of the tableau of sensations.

Rice, Corn, and Coconut Farms

The fields of rice and corn, spaced over the territory, are sewed with irrigation channels, which represents the agricultural backbone of the region and its commitment to food security.
Opposite to these crops, there are tall coconut palms which are swaying and throwing dappled shade to the busy fields.
Visitors are also generally welcome in the farms, where they can be given a tour of how to plant, harvest, and difficulties of keeping the soil fertile.
The almost meditative effect of the sound of harvest implements cutting over the fields is used to provide a rhythmic background to the reflection.
The local produce which includes sweet corn and sweet smelling rice are sold at the actual farm gates and this gives the traveler a chance to taste the freshness of the land.
In certain farms, eco-tourism initiatives support sustainable practices that would help tourism visitors understand how to be responsible in their agriculture practices.

Small Rivers and Streams

The flowing rivers are gentle and meander in the hinterland and the waters are transparent with indigenous fish species which thrive in cool and shaded areas.
The reeds and flowering shrubs line the banks forming a natural pathway to the life of the avian and insect.
Tourists will have the chance to walk in these rivers and experience the coolness of the water on the summer heat of adjacent fields.
The local youth as well as the elders continue to practice the traditional fishing styles like fishing using woven baskets along the banks.
These rivers are perfect objects to photographers due to the play of light and shadow on the waving surface.
Local guides are able to indicate some rare plants species, agreeing on their medicinal purpose and cultural significance.

Heritage Houses

Ancestral homes, with the elements of bamboo framing, stone foundation, and nipa thatch, are scattered throughout the municipality and feature various architectural designs.
These are living museums of houses some of which date back to the Spanish colonial era and are an account of the historical development of the region.
Some families also have traditional hoards including hand-woven garments, lacquered pots, carved wooden masks, among others, that are on display to visiting tourists.
The paths between the houses are paving with smooth stones as a welcome to take a stroll, and to see the fine workmanship of the local carpenters.
Storytelling is also an aspect of guided tours where elders share legends that may relate to the lineage of each house and its contribution to the life of the community.
The gardens of these houses are maintained with native vegetation, which brings about a perfect combination of cultural and ecological conservationist ways.

CULTURE & TRADITIONS

Culture Traditions

Most people in holidays to Tubay are Catholics and religious faith is seen with daily prayers, community Mass, and the patron saint festival which is held every year.
The culture of bayanihan or mutual support and cooperation can be seen in group agriculture, fishing cooperatives, and group celebrations of local achievements.
Barangay fiestas are characterized by folk music and traditional dances, in which families line up to dance to improvised stages in unison and adorned in colorful attires.
The society highly regards the need to maintain the rural traditions as witnessed in the way the people use their ancestral farming tools and even in the way they pass recipes to generations.
Hand-woven baskets and bamboo weaving are other examples of artisan crafts that are also sold in the market, giving visitors an opportunity to see the living traditions.
The respect towards the elders is in-built, it is normal to bow a little before senior citizens and to listen to their talk about the life of the town.

FOOD FUN FASHION

Food Fun Fashion

Food

Fresh seafood- fish, shrimp, crabs are served as a standard meal; they are cooked in straightforward but tasty forms steamed, grilled or simmered with coconut milk.
The agricultural produce, such as rice, corn and root crop, is plenty; the population tends to cultivate their own vegetables and sell fresh lettuce, tomatoes and beans at the market.
The bakery products of the town such as soft bread rolls and sweet cakes are usually homemade, with locally obtained flour and sugar and should be served according to your preference with coffee or fresh fruits.
Heavy dishes of sinigang (tamarind soup) and menudo (pork stew) are offered in street food stalls as the region has a taste centered around the savory.
Although restaurants are few, there are family-owned carinderias that provide a homey ambiance where the travelers can sit and talk to the owners with a warm bowl of pancit.
Most of the places accept cash because in this rural environment, the electronic means of payment are still lagging behind.

Fun

The walks on the beach through the soft rise of the shore enable the travelers to engage in the collection of seashells and appreciate the sound of the waves falling on the shore.
It is possible to observe the process of everyday fishing activities and enjoy the experience of skill and patience that the local fishermen use.
A walk around the rice fields nearby is a fascinating rural observation task that can be used to uncover the hidden patterns of the landscape.
By attending town festivals, one can have a front-stage view of vibrant processions, traditional music, and collectivism that emphasizes local identity.
When you reserve the World Pinoy Flights it promises you an easy and cheap entry into the nearest airport which will connect you well into the peaceful town.
The surrounding hills also provide short excursions that allow one to experience wildlife like the distant call of the Philippine eagle which can give one some sort of adventure to his or her stay.

Fashion

Light, loose clothing, including cotton or linen shirt, shorts, and sandals, is acceptable to remain cool in the heat of the tropics.
Hat, sunglasses and plenty of sun screening cover you in front of the blaring sun on a day of outdoor adventure.
The rough terrain, riverbanks, and the muddy path at times in the rainy season require heavy shoes or closed-toe shoes.
A small first-aid kit, with plasters, antiseptic wipes, and anti-itch cream should be packed because there are not many medical facilities.
A local flora and fauna field guide and a reusable water bottle also enhance the visit giving you the opportunity to explore on your own.
Acknowledge the local cultures by dressing decently when visiting churches or ancestral houses, so as to interact with the locals amicably.

NATURE & SAFARI

Nature Safari

The coastline mangrove swamps are home to numerous species of birds, and this makes it a great experience to watch birds in the early mornings.
Riverine ecosystems sustain freshwater fish, turtles and semi-aquatic mammals, and each contributes to the ecological diversity of the region.
The soft hills possess native orchids, ferns and diverse insects that are important in the pollination process.
The local ecologists and local people work together to conserve these habitats leading to conservation and sustainable tourism.
The wetlands are also enlivened by seasonal migrations of birds that bring colorful plumage to the wetlands, moments that are enjoyed by nature lovers.
Beautiful sceneries are untouched by urban development and therefore candid photography and close association with the surrounding is active.

EVENTS & FIESTAS

Events Fiestas

In May 15, every year, the town fiesta (dedicated to Saint Joseph the Worker) is a solemn procession, dances, and communal feasts.
The end of every month, small communities get together during barangay fiestas where folk music and traditional dances are performed as well as friendly competitions.
The Holy Week processions are held with reverence and imply carrying religious icons and acting out the scenes of the Bible.
Harvest festivals are more earthy in nature, as farmers present their harvests, and enjoy very basic food in big open areas.
Every event has the potential of involving everyone of all ages and creates unity, pride in cultures, and a sense of belonging in the residents.
Tourists are invited to participate in the celebrations and they are provided with the opportunity to experience the life and beats that breathe the spirit into the community heart of Tubay.

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