Mindanao Travel Sites & Adventure Parks
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Mindanao Travel Sites... The "Promise Land"

Mindanao is the second largest island among the three major islands of the Philippines – Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.

Mindanao is almost the size of Ireland, a bit bigger than South Korea. Because of its size and being a tropical island, it has lots of resources – not only natural resources (minerals, etc.) – but also places to see and enjoy with – quiet, natural, untouched, and enchanting places.

White beaches (and brown beaches) in Mindanao also abounds. Since many beaches and secluded areas are untouched by development & over-commericialization, many of them are clean, quiet, cheaper, and available all year round.

Recommended Mindanao Travel Sites...

Although there are many choices and great places worth visiting in Mindanao Islands, not many visitors and other travelers decide to do so. One of the reasons is the ‘safety’ issues especially in areas where there is active conflict between government and revolutionary elements.

Due to that one major and other reasons, rarely visited amazing sites remain ‘underdeveloped’ or untouched by development projects and other business oriented establishments. Only locals run or watch the places, such as the white island beaches, waterfalls, caves, lakes, parks, gardens and nature, historic sites, zoos, museums, among others.

The great thing about visiting those places is that:

  • they are very clean & free from noise
  • they are either very cheap or FREE of charges
Refreshing & cold springs in Mindanao Islands are common and popular places for both locals and foreign visitors' frequent and favorite places.

Here are some Mindanao travel sites…

You can visit and enjoy the Enchanted River of Surigao del Sur, Tinuy-an Falls of Bislig, Giant Clam Sanctuary in Camiguin, Samal Island in Davao, Naked Island in Siargao Island, White Island in Camiguin, Dako Island in Siargao, Dahilayan Adventure Park in BUkidnon, Paseo del Mar in Zamboanga City, Holy Infant Jesus of Prague Shrine in Davao, Tinago Falls and Maria Cristina Falls in Iligan, Camiguin Island in Camiguin, Katibawasan Falls in Camiguin Island, Eden Nature Park in Davao, Philippine Eagle Centre in Davao…


Mapawa Nature Park in Cagayan de Oro, Pasonanca Park in Zamboanga City, Sohoton Lagoon in Siargao Island, Monfort Bat Sanctuary in Samal Island, Malagos Garden Resort in Davao, Long Beach in San Vicente, Vanishing Island in Samal Island, Dapitan City Plaza & Rizal Shrine in Dapitan City, T’boli Settlement in General Santos, Mount Apo in Davao, Santo Nino Cold spring in Camiguin, Crocodile Park in Davao, Malasag Eco-Tourism Village and Gardens, and more…

Lakes are quite popular places for fishing in Mindanao area. Most of them are inhabited by indigenous groups of people before the coming of the lowlanders. Lakewood, shown in this photo, is not great for swimming but has fantastic view and secluded atmosphere. It is located in Zamboanga del Sur.

Silop Multi-Caves in Surigao City, Cagwait White Beach in Tandag, Monastery of the Transfiguration in Malaybalay City, Lake Maughan/Lake Holon in T’boli, Timoga Spring in Iligan, Yakan Weaving Center in Zamboanga City, Hagimit Falls in Samal Island, Mount Apo in Davao….

Hoyohoy Highland Park in Ozamis City, Japanese Tunnel in Davao, Magellan’s Landing Site in Butuan, Agutayan Island in Jasaan, Hapitanan Beach in Initao, Agusan River in Butuan, Del Monte Golf Course in Bukidnon…

Initao National Park in Initao, Tamontaka Church in Cotabato City, Macahambus Hill Cave in Cagayan de Oro, Nipa Wine Distillery in Butuan, Tak Tak Falls in Siargao Island, Christina Orchids garden & Resort, Mount Hibok-Hibok in Camiguin Island, Lon Wa Temple in Davao…


Regions with amazing sites to visit in Mindanao Islands…

Zamboanga Peninsula. The regional center of this region is Pagadian City. It is composed of local government units, including Isabela City, Zamboanga City, Zamboanga del Norte, Zamboanga del Sur, and Zamboanga Sibugay.

The second region is Northern Mindanao, which has Cagayan de Oro as its regional center. It is composed of 7 local government units, namely: Bukidnon, Cagayan de Oro City, Camiguin, Iligan City, Lanao del Norte, Misamis Occidental, and Misamis Oriental.
The third region is Davao, which has Davao City as its regional center. It is composed of local government units including: Compostela Valley, Davao City, Davao del Norte, Davao del Sur, and Davao Oriental.

The fourth region is Western Mindanao (now SOCCSKSARGEN – South Cotabato, Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat, Sarangani, and General Santos City).

The fifth region is Caraga and has Butuan as its regional center. It is composed of the following local government units: Agusan del Norte, Agusan del Sur, Butuan City, Dinagat Islands, Surigao del Norte, and Surigao del Sur.

Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) has Cotabato City as its regional centre. It is composed of Basilan, Lanao del Sur, Maguidanao, Sulu, and Tawi-Tawi.

Sunken Cross Cemetery. It is located in Camiguin Island which is famous for its Lanzones Festival, white beaches, turquoise waters, Hibok-Hibok Volcano, and indigenous flora & fauna.

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Great Places to visit in Mindanao ...

Lakewood Alindahaw Lakeview Resort. Alindahaw (a Cebuano or Visayan word for ‘dragonfly’ or ‘drizzle’) is a newly established resort that provides swimming pools, cottages, kayaks, children’s playground, gazebo restaurants, pool tables, and other entertainment facilities available to all visitors for rent. READ MORE...

Amazing Camiguin Island. It is an island with interesting and various sites to explore and enjoy with. You can do any activities fit for your vacation because this small island can offer everything you are looking for - beaches, mountains, fruits, hot springs, waterfalls, volcanoes, etc.. READ MORE...

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