About Sohoton Cove National Park
Sohoton Cove National Park is a protected seascape on Bucas Grande Island in Socorro, Surigao del Norte, Philippines. Established in 1935, it encompasses a sheltered cove, limestone karst formations, caves, islets and a stingless jellyfish lagoon. Notable for Hagukan and Magkukuob Caves, turquoise waters and mangroves, the park is managed by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and accessed by guided boat tours from Socorro.
Visitors guide
Visitors access the park by guided motorized boat from Socorro port, entering a sheltered cove surrounded by limestone cliffs, islets and mangroves. The tour includes navigating a narrow channel into the lagoon, visiting Hagukan Cave and Magkukuob Cave, viewing stalactites and stalagmites, swimming and kayaking in calm turquoise waters, and observing the seasonal stingless jellyfish sanctuary in the lagoon. Facilities are basic and exploration is guided.
Key highlights
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Sheltered turquoise lagoon enclosed by limestone karst cliffs and islets
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Hagukan Cave with low entrance accessible only at low tide
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Magkukuob Cave with natural diving platform and cliff-jump point
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Stingless jellyfish sanctuary inside Sohoton Lagoon
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Boat tour through narrow channel and mangrove-lined waterways