Bislig’s Tinuy-an Falls: A gem of nature-based tourism in Caraga
By Nida Grace P. Barcena
BISLIG CITY, Surigao del Sur (PIA) — Surigao del Sur’s tourism industry continues to draw visitors to its natural attractions, with Tinuy-an Falls in Bislig City emerging as a key destination for nature-based tourism.
Data from the Surigao del Sur Provincial Tourism Office, headed by Mary Vil Cruz-Chan, showed that Tinuy-an Falls recorded 86,008 tourist arrivals from the first to third quarter of 2026.
Located in Barangay Burboanan, the falls feature cascading waters surrounded by lush vegetation, offering visitors a refreshing outdoor experience while showcasing the province’s natural heritage.
The number of visitors also points to tourism’s potential contribution to the local economy.
Tourist arrivals generate opportunities for local businesses and workers, including transportation providers, food establishments, tour services, guides, and other tourism-related activities.
For the province, however, tourism growth also comes with the responsibility. However, resources that attract visitors.
This is consistent with the ASEAN tourism agenda, which promotes sustainable, inclusive, and responsible tourism that benefits communities while protecting natural and cultural resources.
For Tinuy-an Falls, sustainable tourism means keeping the area clean, protecting its forest and waterways, managing waste properly, and encouraging visitors to follow responsible tourism practices.
It also means ensuring that local communities benefit from tourism opportunities while becoming active partners in conserving the destination.
With more than 86,000 visitors recorded in just three quarters of 2026, Tinuy-an Falls demonstrates the economic potential of nature-based tourism in Surigao del Sur.
The challenge now is to sustain this momentum without compromising the environment that makes the destination attractive.
As Bislig City continues to promote its natural attractions, Tinuy-an Falls stands as an example of how tourism can connect environmental conservation, community livelihood, and local economic growth.
In the spirit of the ASEAN tourism agenda, the goal is not simply to attract more visitors, but to ensure that tourism creates lasting value for both the people and the place they call home. (NGPB, PIA Surigao del Sur)