One of the last remaining frontier province of the Philippines and has been described as an "Adventurer's Shangri-La by the Pacific" located in the northeastern part of Mindanao.  Surigao del Sur bounded by Surgao del Norte on the North, Philippine Sea on the east, Davao Oriental on the south and Agusan del Sur and Norte on the west. 

Aside from Surigaonons, the Kamayos tribe also settled in the land.  These people are only concentrated between the points of Marihatag and Lingig.  Though they speak similar language as the Mansaka and Butuanon of Agusan del Norte. 

Some portions of the land are devoted to agricultural farming.  They produce coconuts, corn, palay and abaca.  Aside from farming, the province is best known for its logging and wood processing industries.  The town of Bislig holds one of the biggest pulp and paper companies.  They also hold the largest deposits of iron in the region located at Punta Tugas. 

The province has their share of beautiful and marvelous attractions.  Cagawait White Beach is one of the best in the Philippines, with unspoiled beaches. The waves of Lanuza Bay are ideal for surfing.  The kissing islet of San Agustin is a unique natural formation.  The multi-tiered Tinuy-an falls in Bislig are among the most spectacular in the nation. 

Going to this province can be by air travel.  PAL flies from Cebu to Tandag and Bislig.  Public transportation is necessary if you're from Surigao City, Prosperidad and San Francisco to go to the capital.