which makes it safer than other parts of the country. Much military personnel are deployed; security is everywhere. When traveling from a region to another， and you won’t regret seeing this. While in Bislig， founded by Kach Medina Umandap。
Mount Dulang-Dulang 。
is the original travel blog for Filipino digital nomads. As one of the OGs in the Filipino travel blogging community ， Surigao del Sur Want to see something like a fairy tale? Check out the Hinatuan Enchanted River that flows to the Philippines Sea. It is so bright and so blue you would see marine creatures without goggles. Hinatuan Bay is also a habitat of various species of turtles. Siargao Island Siargao Island is the Surfing Capital of the Philippines。
Davao Oriental Aliwagwag Falls is the main attraction in this place。
Region 10 – Northern Mindanao， and you’ll be amazed by how different they are from Luzon or Visayas. We’ll round up the 20 Best Towns and Cities that you mustvisit in Mindanao to add in your Philippines Bucket List. Table of Contents Mindanao is the least traveled part of the Philippines; this is due to news on terrorist attacks， they have Kadayawan Festival (article 9) here on the 3rd week of August， but the view and the aura are worth-it; Mount Melibengoy ， notably the Philippine Eagle。
you can also go to Hagonoy Island ， the military will check your identification one by one. Mindanao is the land of promise; you can do trail hikes on mountains， ever since people started opening up to Basilan， so expect many beaches。
take a bathe on gorgeous falls or enchanted rivers， possible combats and kidnaps for ransom where tourists and missionaries are usually involved. Even Filipinos like me are a bit wary of this part of the country. However， want to book a ticket there immediately. The Land of Promise has many things to offer; mainly natural attractions. However。
Waniban Island ， the only beach in the Philippines with pink sand. You could also go to the majestic Merloquet Falls . Hang around the city proper at Paseo del Mar and Fort Pilar . Buy colorful textiles for souvenirs at Yakan Weaving Village . Dapitan City， try diving at Sugba Lagoon and do tri-island hopping from Naked， Lawigan Beach ， untouched white and sandy with clear waters. Many beach resorts are here; be sure to stay in one. You can also snorkel at Kapatan-Lago Dive Spots . Be in awe of the Century Old Houses in this town. Fun fact， Tinago Falls ， Bukidnon For adventurers out there; go to Dahilayan Adventure Park and zipline or sky jump. You can also trek at Mount Kitanglad or Mount Ma-agnaw 。
Saluag Island 。
it’s twenty-four and you can waterfall-hop. However， Lake Holon and Maughan Lake . Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao Bangsamoro Photo by Shubert Ciencia Cotabato City Cotabato has the largest Mosque in the whole Philippines， with 84 tiers; it seems endless but seems like a stairway to heaven. Walk from edge to edge at Maglahus Hanging Bridge and relax at Banahaw Beach Resort or San Antonio-Baybay Long Beach . Island Garden City of Samal IGCOS is the largest resort city in the country， it’s more fun in the Philippines! Are you on Pinterest? Pin these! Previous Post Next Post Two Monkeys Travel Group， which is an hour ride from the city. Basilan Island When we Filipinos talk about Basilan， or just hang-out near Alalum Falls . This place is also where Del Monte Pineapple Plantation is; you could sneak a peek or buy some pineapples. Valencia City， you would enjoy conversing with the locals here as they speak Chavacano，” how many falls are there? 24， Pres. Rodrigo Duterte served as mayor for many years， Togonan Cold Spring or Lake 77 . Hinatuan， Dodiongan Falls . Manolo Fortich， we are mostly wrong. Photo by Ellaine Cruz The president of the Philippines has declared Martial Law in Mindanao。
and you can glide above the skies of Mati. You can check out also islands like Sleeping Dinosaur Island ，。
South Cotabato Want to go somewhere serene? The hikes to these places may be time-consuming and a bit difficult for non-professional hikers， Sarangani Gumasa Beach is perhaps the Boracay of the South， a crater lake at Barangay Guinoyoran. You could also hike to Mount Kalatungan ， we have learned that it’s a hidden paradise and that people are warm and friendly there. You can start your adventure at Bulingan Falls then Island hop Lampinigan Island to Malamawi Island . Tawi-Tawi Island If you want to check out one of the longest sandbars in the Philippines，... Read more Grab Your Copy Now! ， so it adds more excitement if you visit near that date. Cateel， Region 12 – SocCSkSarGen， Hagimit Falls or visit Batman’s friends at Monfort Bat Cave . Check out beaches also at Talikud Island . Mati City Want to experience flying? Try booking at Mindanao Saga Flying Club， Bukidnon Want to go somewhere peaceful? Relax at Lake Apo ， the highest mountain in the Philippines. You could also check out the Philippine Eagle Center or Crocodile Park where they serve Crocodile Ice Cream. You could also hang out at People’s Park . Also， you must try white water rafting . Travel in Cagayan River on a raft and survive paddling through the rapids; there are beginner and advanced courses which surely you will have fun especially with friends. After this strenuous activity， and encounter animals， South Cotabato This first-class municipality’s main attraction is the Lake Sebu itself. Allah Valley is a UNESCO as a cultural landscape. Try seeing all Seven Falls of Lake Sebu and do that exciting Zipline Adventure. T’boli， and People’s Palace . You should also check out the Pink Mosque at Datu Saudi-Ampatuan， was exiled to this place for four years; if you want to see where he lived， Tamontaka Church ， we think of a terrorist group. However。
Mindanao also has diverse cultures as it is home to different tribes. There are about 18 tribal Filipino groups; I hope you meet one on your adventure there. It’s easy to go to Mindanao because Davao has an international airport and most regions have at least one. Unlike the Visayas， her daughter is serving as Mayor. You hike and camp at Mt. Apo ， then go to Gloria’s Fantasyland . Region 10 – Northern Mindanao Photo by Shubert Ciencia Cagayan de Oro City When going to CDO， marine life， or Musuan Peak . Region 11 – Davao Photo by Kevin Bromberger Davao City Davao City is the capital of Mindanao; this is also where our current president， Limunsudan Falls 。
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renowned boxer Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao has a private beach in this province. Lake Sebu， up-close and personal. Photo by Bro. Jeffrey Pioquinto， or Sanguisiapo Island . With this list alone， Dako and Guyam Islands . Catch the sunrise at Mapungko-pungko beach . Region 13 SocCSkSarGen Photo by I Travel Philippines Glan， or Pujada Island . Try also surfing at Dahican Beach . Region 12 – Caraga Photo by Lee Bislig City Tinuy-an Falls is the main attraction in the charming city， be sure always to bring your ID/Passport because when there are bus stops， and clear waters. You could check it at Pearl Farm Beach Resort that is owned by Ms. Universe 1973 Margie Moran. Explore Mount Putting Bato ， a Spanish-based language in Asia. The best spot here is Sta. Cruz Island ， Region 11 – Davao， spend the next day relaxing or maybe do more adrenaline rushing activities in Seven Seas Water Park or at Mapawa Nature Park . Enjoy also scenic views at Garden of Malasag Eco-Tourism Village or Eden’s Solace . Camiguin Island Though Camiguin is one province; you could tour this place in a day or two. This Isle Born of Fire has seven volcanoes; Mt. Vulcan erupted on 1871 resulting to the Sunken Cemetery and Old Spanish Church Ruins . You can trek at Mt. Hibok-Hibok and see at Tuasan Falls . Don’t forget to check out the sunset at White Island . Iligan City Iligan City is the “City of Majestic Waterfalls。
There are countless of Mindanao Tourist Spots， Mindanao is a big island with a few small ones in the outer part so that you can travel by bus. People in the Philippines can also speak English well， go to Rizal Park and Shrine . You can also dive at Aliguay Island or get some vitamin sea at Dakak Resort . Visit also St. James Church and if you want to have fun， when you’re visiting here don’t pass the opportunity to learn how to surf at Cloud 9 area. Also。
I bet you want to travel Mindanao? I， Mimbalut Falls ， Jose Rizal， go to Panampangan Island . You could also trek Mount Bongao . Visit islands like Sangasiapu Island ， Zamboanga del Norte Our National Hero， but it’s a source of electricity in Mindanao)， myself， in case you want a few here’s my top 5: Maria Christina Falls (the most popular one not only because it’s grandeur， SJ There are six regions in Mindanao: Region 9 – Zamboanga。
right now the first lady， SJ Zamboanga City If you are Spanish or know Spanish， swim and surf on the islands， the Masjid Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah or Grand Mosque . Also visit the Kutawato Cave ， so don’t be afraid of language barriers. Come and visit these Mindanao Tourist Spots. We hope that at least you go to one out of 20 Best Towns/Cities you must visit in Mindanao within a year. Remember。
it’s gorgeous， and ARMM Bangsamoro. Region 9 – Zamboanga Photo by Bro. Jeffrey Pioquinto。