Pangabangan Blue Lagoon and Jelmar's Islet
About
Dinagat's postcard stop! A heart-shaped blue lagoon hides inside the limestone cliffs of Pangabangan Island, and a view deck above it looks down on the whole thing. A short boat ride away, Jelmar's Islet has cottages on stilts over impossibly clear turquoise water, so you can jump straight in from the boardwalk. Island hop from San Jose on a calm morning and bring cash: this is wonderfully off the grid!
Dry until sunset (5:19 PM). Good time to go!
- Half day to full day of island hoppingTime to spend
- March to May for calm seas; mornings.Best time to go
- variesEntrance and budget
- Ferry, then a boatNo car needed
What to do here
- Look down on the lagoon from the view deck
- Swim off the boardwalk at Jelmar's Islet
- Island hop the limestone islets
Know before you go
Sea conditions can cancel boats; confirm with your boatman and wear a life vest.
ATMs are scarce outside San Jose; bring enough cash.
Skip the steep cliff climbs unless a local guide goes with you.
Boat hire is per boat and agreed with your boatman in San Jose; there is no published price list.
A short boat ride away, Jelmar's Islet has cottages on stilts over impossibly clear turquoise water, so you can jump straight in from the boardwalk.
Island hop from San Jose on a calm morning and bring cash: this is wonderfully off the grid!
Where it is
Pangabangan Island, Libjo, Dinagat Islands
No car neededTake a boat from Surigao City to San Jose, Dinagat, then hire a boat for island hopping. A Siargao (Del Carmen) to Cagdianao ferry runs Monday to Saturday at 1 PM per a 2026 guide.
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FAQ
Is the lagoon in Libjo or Loreto?
OpenStreetMap places Pangabangan Island and the lagoon in Libjo.
Can we swim?
Yes, at Jelmar's Islet and in the lagoon when your boatman says conditions are calm.