Island ToursA lot of tourists, especially surfers, come to visit Siargao Island all year round. Aside from surfing, there are still a lot more to discover and enjoy on Siargao Island. These activities include the following: island hopping, swimming, snorkelling and diving, visiting the Sohoton caves, going on a motorbike tour around the island or getting to know Siargao on a bicycle ride.BOAT TRIPS:Experience seeing a truly breath-taking Siargao Island from a boat. There are also several rivers and huge sections of mangroves that are amazingly rich areas of biodiversity and natural beauty. You can even have the chance to stop and swim at these bodies of water.KAYAKING:Rent a kayak, paddle boat and explore the beautiful coast line in and around General Luna and Union or you can even paddle across to Guyam or Dako Island.ISLAND TOURS:Tour the Island by renting a motorcycle for as low as P600 (US$12) per day or a van for P1200 (US$24). You may even organize a multi-cap day trips for small or large groups to the waterfalls, caves, beaches, surf breaks and some secrete places and let the beauty of these places intoxicate your senses like the rock pools in Pilar.ADVENTURE TOURS:Go to a secluded island or beach and have spend the night in a tent or a primitive island cottage. Just rent a kayak, paddle boat or use our pump-boat and have the adventure of your life.CAVING:Visit amazing caves such as the huge cave at Consuelo, with stalactites, stalagmites, rock crystals, piles of bat guano, a million bats and even a huge python. There's another at Malinao, on the way to Union. Who knows, you may be able o discover some caves no man has set foot in as yet.WILDLIFE WATCHING:There are plenty of wildlife to see on land, on and below the sea – at night and during the day. |
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Monday, September 17, 2012
Siargao Island Villa 2012
Monigue Cave,Malasag Eco-tourism VillageMacahambus Adventure Park,F.s. Catanico Falls and more..
Monigue Cave
Located at Barangay Mambuaya this city; the cave entrance is flowing water from underground stream. The cave has a small opening that seems too narrow to be passable, it has a six (6) inches airspace between ceiling and water that you have submerge yourselves one by one, equipped with a helmet and a waterproof cap lamp. The cave contains a beautiful sparkling formations which is called the CALCIUM CARBONATE (CaCO3) or CALCITES. These stalactites and stalagmites, white and brown, are sign of oxidized materials that take 50-60 years to form an inch. the cave is definitely spellbinding, There were formations of flowstone, gurpool-resembling, rice terraces, transparent crystals and pictureque speleothems, such as cathedral drapes and icons. Everything was simply beautiful and awesome.
Malasag Eco-tourism Village
Capture the ethnic spirit of Malasag Eco-Tourism Village and Gardens. It is a fascinating living museum that showcase the different houses of the indigenous tribes of Northern Mindanao including some of its colorful flora and fauna.The village and gardens are set in picturesque Malasag Hills where one can walk in its winding paths and admire the breathtaking view of the city's coastline and the Macajalar Bay. Staffed by Lumads dressed in thier weaving, basket making and thier intricate dance steps.
(088) 855-6181 Or 63918-9187893
Macahambus Adventure Park
A must place to visit when you're in Cagayan de Oro City the heart of the city and is 10 minutes away from the airport . Is the Macahambus Adventure Park that is located in Barangay Lumbia and Bayanga. It is only 25 minutes from the park has a lot to offer for thrill seekers.
Imagine yourself walking on a stay bridge amidst gigantic Century old tress and view the specular Macahambus Gorge below. the Sky Bridge is 120 meters long and 120 feet high. For added excitement, you can rappel down to the Gorge try our 120 meter Zip Line or Slide for Life. How's that added adrenaline rush? (This site is temporarily closed)
Contact:
SINKHOLE INC
(088)856-3972 or 63917-498-7745
Entrance Fee: P300/person inclusive use of skybridge & zipline
Imagine yourself walking on a stay bridge amidst gigantic Century old tress and view the specular Macahambus Gorge below. the Sky Bridge is 120 meters long and 120 feet high. For added excitement, you can rappel down to the Gorge try our 120 meter Zip Line or Slide for Life. How's that added adrenaline rush? (This site is temporarily closed)
Contact:
SINKHOLE INC
(088)856-3972 or 63917-498-7745
Entrance Fee: P300/person inclusive use of skybridge & zipline
(088)856-3972 Or 63917-498-7745
F.s. Catanico Falls
Nature has blesssed the City with the wonder of F.S. Catanico Falls. Enhanced with moss green ferns, the partual raging Rapids keep pounding on giant boulders, rocks and pebbles. Beneath the clear blue waters. it has withstood the passage of changing seasons. It is only 30 minutes by car from the city proper.
Mapawa Nature Park
Just a few minutes ride from the Malasag Eco-Tourism Village is the enchanting Mapawa Nature Park. The Place has small waterfalls for swimming and nearby are picnic tables set under gigantic trees. the Mapawa Nature Park offers many wonderful activities for its visitor like;
A guide trek to the big water falls and a mini forest Horseback riding Camping, Rapelling, etc.
For Reservation:
Malasag Cugman, Cagayan de Oro City
Tel # (08822) 725218 or 63928-226-1747
A guide trek to the big water falls and a mini forest Horseback riding Camping, Rapelling, etc.
For Reservation:
Malasag Cugman, Cagayan de Oro City
Tel # (08822) 725218 or 63928-226-1747
(08822) 725218 Or 63928-226-1747
Macahambus Hill Cave
This is the site of famous Battle of Macahambus Hill which took place on June 4, 1900, the first Filipino victory against the Americans. The cave itself is a picturesque spot. today, it's a short cavern leads to a veranda that overlooks the meandering Cagayan River below. 200 meters away the Macahambus Gorge. This is actually the steep precipice where the enemy forces fell to thier deaths. Today, a flight of over a hundred steps leads down the floor of the gorge where there is an underground river that comesout from one cave to another cave. the cave is covered with a lush tropical arbor of forest growth.
Pueblo De Oro Golf & Country Club
An 18 hole par 72 world class all weather championship Golf course designed by world renowed designer Robert Trent Jones II, It is complete with facilities & amenities- such as modern clubhouse, function rooms, pro-shop, driving range, practice putting greens and others.
Visit Pueblo de Oro website
Visit Pueblo de Oro website
Clubhouse Office (088) 858-8823
Rodelsa Hall
Liceo de Cagayan University's threater with state-of-the-art acoustics and concert caliber pianos,and repository of antiques and heirlooms collected by one of the city's oldest families.
Contact: Dr. Rodolfo Pelaez-Golez
Or visit http://www.liceo.edu.ph
Contact: Dr. Rodolfo Pelaez-Golez
Or visit http://www.liceo.edu.ph
Xavier Museum
Inside the main campus of Xavier University is the Xavier Museum which houses important historical artifacts of Cagayan de Oro, including a human skeletal remain found at Huluga Cave, calibrated by the University of california in San Diego as dated 377 AD, one of the earliest known existence in the entire Mindanao. The Museum building was inaugurated by President Cory Aquino on July 6, 1986.
Night Café And Night Market
City Tourism Office
This is a street party held at the City Golden Friendship Park (Divisoria) on Friday and Saturday from 7:00 PM to 2:00 AM . It’s a street cafĂ© set-up here one can have sumptuous native delicacies, mostly grilled food and cold, cold softdrinks and beer. Live bands provide good music and entertainment. Along the stretch of Divisoria, engage in repartee of spiraling or sliding prices of vintage or imitation clothes, shoes, accessories and gadgets at the Night Market.
857-3164
Mc. Arthur Marker
City Tourism Office
Acting on the orders Pres. Roosevelt due to the request of the Australian Cabinet at Canberre. Gen. Douglas Ms Arthur with his family, wife jean, son Arthur with seventeen selected service men sailed on board pt boats for Mindanao en route to Australia Gen. Douglas Mc. Arthur will head the newly formed liberation forces of Australia . Evading Japanese forces, they docked at the old pier located at macabalan, Cagayan de Oro in March 13 ---- at 7:00 am after a short briefing with his men from the pt boats and awarded them with silver star for gallantry. They motored to Del Monte airtrip the only remaining free airtrip that time. He was accompanied by Breg. Gen. William Sharp, then the commamder of the visayan Mindanao forces, He flew to Australia on Board B-17 bomber plane.
857-3164
Kagay-an Resort
City Tourism Office
Kagay-an Resort, the city’s weekend getaway, is the former Lawndale Spring Swimming Pools. The resort, newly redeveloped by the city government, has the biggest and deepest swimming pools in the city. The main pool has an area of 1,900 sq.m. and a depth ranging from three feet to 14 feet. The kiddie pool, with an area of 1,000 sq.m has a wading area of 1 foot and a swmming area from three to five feet deep. The pools are open to the public only on Saturdays and Sundays. The resort has a 100- seater function hall, six big huts, six small huts, and picnic tables and benches spread in a 12.1 hectare area.. Entrance fee is P5 for adults and P2 for kids below 12 years old and senior citizens. This includes free use of the pools. Rental of cottages is P100 for the big hut and P50 for the small hut for a full day’s use. A set of table and two benches is at P25-35. The use of the huts and tables is on a first come, first served bases. No reservations are allowed. The fee for the use of the function hall is whole day ( from 7 am -6 pm only)P 2,000.00, and half day (7-12 noon or 12noon to 6 pm ) is P1,000. Reservation is required. The resort is in Sitio Taguanao, Barangay Indahag. It is 15 minutes away from the poblacion. To get there, take a jeepney plying the Taguanao-Cogon Market route. Jeepney terminal is in the Cogon Market vicinity.
857-3164
Tourism Showhouse
City Tourism Office
The Tourism Showhouse showcases the best of Cagayan de Oro’s tourist related and oriented activities, most especially its whitewater rafting adventure. Run by the City Tourism and Cultural Affairs Office, it displays souvenir items. It is also where guests and locals alike can get information on where to go or take visitors as well how to get to places.
857-3164
Camiguin Island
Camiguin Island – Lanzones, Underwater Cemetery, Hibok-hibok Volcano, Bura Soda Water Swimming Pool in Catarman, the white sand beaches, easy rural living are the great tourism draw of this tiny island in the northern part of Mindanao. Be charmed with the beauty of Camiguin and feast your eyes on laid back island sceneries.
WHITE ISLAND: aerial view
White island is the best place to visit in Camiguin.
White island tripz:
MANTIGUE ISLAND:
Mantigue island trips:
Five Most Visited Destinations in Mindanao
Five Most Visited Destinations in Mindanao
If you want to embark on a different heart throbbing adventure, indulge your taste buds to rich and appetizing delicacies, or just want to have the time of your life, then you should visit and explore Mindanao. Here are the five most visited destinations that you might want to go to yourself when you visit Mindanao.
Cagayan de Oro
One of the most visited tourist destinations in Mindanao is undoubtedly Cagayan de Oro. Travelling to this place is relatively easy as it has a domestic airport as well as a seaport. The most famous thing that people usually do when they visit the place is the white water rafting adventure that makes your blood rush with excitement. Aside from that, Cagayan de Oro also offers a lot of great tasting local delicacies such as the pastel, a bread with sweet filling, and Chedeng’s roasted peanuts.
One of the most visited tourist destinations in Mindanao is undoubtedly Cagayan de Oro. Travelling to this place is relatively easy as it has a domestic airport as well as a seaport. The most famous thing that people usually do when they visit the place is the white water rafting adventure that makes your blood rush with excitement. Aside from that, Cagayan de Oro also offers a lot of great tasting local delicacies such as the pastel, a bread with sweet filling, and Chedeng’s roasted peanuts.
Camiguin Island
Another popular place that people go to when they travel to Mindanao is the mysterious and beautiful Camiguin Island. This is where the creepy Underwater Cemetery is located as well as the Hibok- Hibok Volcano. Aside from that, the island also boasts its white sand beaches and of course the famous lanzones fruit that is believed to be really sweet when bought in the island.
Another popular place that people go to when they travel to Mindanao is the mysterious and beautiful Camiguin Island. This is where the creepy Underwater Cemetery is located as well as the Hibok- Hibok Volcano. Aside from that, the island also boasts its white sand beaches and of course the famous lanzones fruit that is believed to be really sweet when bought in the island.
Bukidnon
You might also want to drop by the province of Bukidnon. This is where the largest plantation of pineapple is located so you’d surely be able to taste a variety of delicacies made from it. Aside from that you could also meet cowboys in the Philippines when you visit Bukidnon.
You might also want to drop by the province of Bukidnon. This is where the largest plantation of pineapple is located so you’d surely be able to taste a variety of delicacies made from it. Aside from that you could also meet cowboys in the Philippines when you visit Bukidnon.
Siargao island
And of course, you wouldn’t want to miss out going to Siargao Island. This is the country’s surfing capital and is also considered as one of the world’s best surfing haven. This is also the reason why a lot of foreign as well as local tourists flock the island every year. Siargao Island is definitely the place to go if you want an exciting sea adventure.
And of course, you wouldn’t want to miss out going to Siargao Island. This is the country’s surfing capital and is also considered as one of the world’s best surfing haven. This is also the reason why a lot of foreign as well as local tourists flock the island every year. Siargao Island is definitely the place to go if you want an exciting sea adventure.
Davao City
You also need to visit Davao City as it is the commercial and economic center of Mindanao.There are other cool and fascinating attractions that you could get to see when you go there. You can tour around the pearl farm or go to the wildlife conservation center on the Philippine eagles and crocodiles. Another great thing about Davao City is that it is the major fruit producer of the durian fruit as well as where Mt. Apo, the highest peak in the country, can be found.
You also need to visit Davao City as it is the commercial and economic center of Mindanao.There are other cool and fascinating attractions that you could get to see when you go there. You can tour around the pearl farm or go to the wildlife conservation center on the Philippine eagles and crocodiles. Another great thing about Davao City is that it is the major fruit producer of the durian fruit as well as where Mt. Apo, the highest peak in the country, can be found.
Mindanao is a great place to visit with the diversity of culture as well as the amazing attractions that you can see when you go there. Whether you choose to visit Cagayan de Oro and go white water rafting, Camiguin Island and be mystified in the place, travel to Bukidnon and taste the sweetest pineapples, go surfing in Siargao island or delight yourself in trying the durian fruit, Mindanao can surely be able to give you what you are looking for. When you visit one of these places, you can be assured that you will have the best time of your life.
Davao City “King City Of The South”
Davao City - is a sprawling metropolis of over a million people located in the Southeastern part of Mindanao. It is one of the largest cities in the world with a land area of 2,443.61 square kilometers.
It is a place blessed with natural advantages. The soil is very fertile and rich in minerals. The city has abundant source of potable water. Located in a typhoon-free zone, its tropical weather is characterized by even distribution of climatic elements all year round. Temperature ranges from 15 to 34˚C.
Strategically located in the Asia-Pacific rim, the city serves as a gateway to the world. It is a key player in the flourishing trading hub called the Brunei-Indonesia-Malaysia-Philippines East ASEAN Growth Area or BIMP-EAGA.
Davao City is in the southeastern part of Mindanao and is approximately 946 aerial kilometers from Manila.
On the west, the city’s boundary line cuts through the highest peak in the country, the inactive Mt. Apo at 3,142 meters above sea level. Cascading from the peak and going east down, one sees vast plains, unspoiled forests, fertile valleys, navigable rivers, the sprawling metropolis and world-class beaches facing the Davao gulf.
As 71 percent of the population resides in the urban area, its urban density is estimated roughly at 2,262 persons per square kilometer. Recent estimates place the population at around 1.4 million.
With predominantly migrant population, the city is a melting pot of cultures where diversities are appreciated and nurtured in a harmonious and peaceful environment. Major languages and dialects in the city are Filipino, Chinese, English and Cebuano.
The city has one of the highest literacy rates in Asia at 98.3%. Its labor force is cited as among the best in the region: educated, easily trainable, industrious, and English speaking.
As Mindanao’s center of commerce, trade, and services, the city’s modern infrastructures and world-class utilities provide viable support to economic activities.
Its urban center is home to quality residential and commercial units complete with modern facilities and amenities at very reasonable prices. Access is fast and easy to utilities such as power, water, landlines and mobile phones with IDD features, cable TV networks, and Internet service providers.
Considered by many as the de facto capital of Mindanao, the City’s strategic position provides accessibility and linkage to the 20 million market of Mindanao and the 51.4 million market of the East ASEAN Growth Area.
Davao is a place of perfect balance. It is fast-paced yet relaxed where the luxuries of cosmopolitan living complement the breathtaking beauty of the great outdoors.
Davao City is an investment haven, a place of perfect balance… where business and pleasure blend so well.
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