View Full Version : What are the best places to see in Minadanao?
Most of my travels are in the provinces and cities of Luzon. Anyone care to share their travels in Mindanao?
SARAWI
05-02-2009, 06:56 AM
Hi there. I lived in Mindanao (Zamboanga City) for a time & I feel like I have to boost it's tourism so here it goes =)
If you're looking for beaches, Zamboanga City has lots of them & Sta. Cruz Island is one of the most popular (I think) places to go in Zamboanga.
There's Pasonanca Park where you can camp.
Hotels are pretty nice too & have affordable prices. And the food, there's this food we call SATTI, I don't know where it came from but it's good. If you can speak spanish, you will love it in Zamboanga City since they call it Asias' Latin City because people there speak Chavacano which is like Spanish. I hopw this helps.
SARAWI
05-02-2009, 07:57 AM
you can read my thread about the beaches in Zamboanga.
I personally haven't been to Mindanao but when I do get there I'd probably go check out the majestic Mt. Apo. Climbing it would be so much fun. Davao would be an awesome spot too. Be sure to taste their famous durian :)
Manix16
05-02-2009, 08:50 PM
Where are the really safe places to go to in Mindanao? I'm ignorant of this part of our islands. I haven't dared to go because of what I'm hearing on the news. I know the dangerous parts are in a select part of the province, but I can't help but imagine that there'd be people w/ guns patrolling the beach. :( Ignoramus, right? I know, I know...
ENLIGHTENMENT, PLEASE!!
carmik
05-03-2009, 12:41 PM
Well, I think one of the best places to go to in here in Mindanao is Samal Island in Davao. It has one of the best beaches in the world next to Boracay and Bantayan. I've been there last January 2006 and it was the best experience. Island hopping and kayakking with friends over the blue sea was a pleasant and bonding experience for me and my friends. Other than Samal Island, Davao also has other tourist spots like Jack's Ridge which has a great view of the city and the Crocodile farm.
Another great destination other than Davao is in Cagayan de Oro city. White water rafting is one great tourist attraction.:)
Where are the really safe places to go to in Mindanao? I'm ignorant of this part of our islands. I haven't dared to go because of what I'm hearing on the news. I know the dangerous parts are in a select part of the province, but I can't help but imagine that there'd be people w/ guns patrolling the beach. :( Ignoramus, right? I know, I know...
ENLIGHTENMENT, PLEASE!!
Actually...I'm just as ignorant as you. xD I've done some research though, found out Cagayan and Gingoog are both safe. Cagayan de Oro's a really cool place to go white water rafting it turns out (I know, sounds fun right?). but still..i dunno.. the news is doing a pretty good job keeping me away from Mindanao :D
wanderlust
05-03-2009, 01:16 PM
Wow. I'd really love to try white water rafting! How much would it cost?
megan21
05-03-2009, 02:26 PM
Going to Zamboanga sounds scary, but I still have the gut feeling that it would be nice to visit their beaches amidst the "news". I think we should give Mindanao the benefit of the doubt and just go there and get lost in all their wonders. I believe that Mindanao has so much to offer to us, especially to educate us on what's really going on there, and not just what we see and hear on the news.
Wow. I'd really love to try white water rafting! How much would it cost?
A beginners' course would probably cost around 1200/ head. Not sure about other expenses besides that though xD
SARAWI
05-03-2009, 11:19 PM
Where are the really safe places to go to in Mindanao? I'm ignorant of this part of our islands. I haven't dared to go because of what I'm hearing on the news. I know the dangerous parts are in a select part of the province, but I can't help but imagine that there'd be people w/ guns patrolling the beach. :( Ignoramus, right? I know, I know...
ENLIGHTENMENT, PLEASE!!
Ye I think you are what you say you are. Coz if you go to Mindanao, it's pretty much just like where you live. I live in Cali right now I go to school in Cebu but I grew up in Zamboanga City (the city where media keeps showing bad news) & I don't see much difference. Of course you'll see guns in Mindanao, but the media is just overdoing bad news. So ye, you should go & explore Mindanao.
megan21
05-04-2009, 02:39 PM
Feel the adrenaline rush of whitewater rafting in the exciting Cagayan de Oro River, and discover the thrill of nature at its wildest!
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NN1-RWwSyvE/SQGZ436rMiI/AAAAAAAAAZM/QS1iPLVRczI/s400/P7100160.JPG
The stretch from Barangay Dansolihon to the city provides you with strikingly beautiful panoramic view of the river rocky walls, untouched vegetation and the sight of the resting haven of monkeys. It has breathtaking rapids that provides the more adventurous with thrills and challenges of rapids intervals not less than 10 – 15 minutes of each other. Cagayan de Oro river has everything that makes for a memorable experience with awesome roar and power of water cascading over rocks and boulders.
This is one of the best things to try in Mindanao. Feel your adrenaline pumping! :)
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_IItW_ewR1pI/R4Fb9GxIAZI/AAAAAAAABAg/DaEaa4ES-48/s400/water+rafting.jpg
Those pictures are kinda scary. :D Looks like they're about to fall off. lol
Kelly
05-05-2009, 03:30 AM
Those pictures are kinda scary. :D Looks like they're about to fall off. lol
Lol yeah. I've never been to Mindanao. White water rafting looks fun! :p
megan21
05-05-2009, 03:32 PM
Haha! White water rafting equates to pure fun and adventure. Just try the ride. :)
Manix16
05-05-2009, 08:26 PM
Going to Zamboanga sounds scary, but I still have the gut feeling that it would be nice to visit their beaches amidst the "news". I think we should give Mindanao the benefit of the doubt and just go there and get lost in all their wonders. I believe that Mindanao has so much to offer to us, especially to educate us on what's really going on there, and not just what we see and hear on the news.
Korek ka jan, Megan. But normally, "newbies" go to travel agencies and go for seat sales which of course are focused on the renowned beaches. Eh ang maganda kaya are the "out-of-the-way" ones, diba? Katakot lang kasi nga since they're not that frequented, baka may mga nagtatagong Abus...
Waaaahh!! AFRAID!!
Korek ka jan, Megan. But normally, "newbies" go to travel agencies and go for seat sales which of course are focused on the renowned beaches. Eh ang maganda kaya are the "out-of-the-way" ones, diba? Katakot lang kasi nga since they're not that frequented, baka may mga nagtatagong Abus...
Waaaahh!! AFRAID!!
HAHAHA:)) well yeah, not so crowded beaches are tha bomb.:D
megan21
05-06-2009, 12:01 PM
Korek ka jan, Megan. But normally, "newbies" go to travel agencies and go for seat sales which of course are focused on the renowned beaches. Eh ang maganda kaya are the "out-of-the-way" ones, diba? Katakot lang kasi nga since they're not that frequented, baka may mga nagtatagong Abus...
Waaaahh!! AFRAID!!
You're right! If you want to play safe.. go to the eastern part of Mindanao like Surigao, and go surfing! :)
stella
05-08-2009, 10:19 AM
You should visit the Divine Mercy Hill in El Salvador, Miamis Oriental. It has a 50-foot statue of Jesus Christ!
http://blog.beliefnet.com/viamedia/imgs/Image%20Gallery%20of%20the%20Divine%20Mercy%20Hill s_1240184411440.jpeg
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NL560nhHP1A/Sep8sn2nB-I/AAAAAAAADwE/haOSFJ0ikOo/s400/DSC00693.jpg
http://images.kiamoyv.multiply.com/image/6/photos/45/500x500/87/DSC09970.JPG?et=eV5tTt1FAKEPkPX5yWJHCA&nmid=114693969
megan21
05-08-2009, 11:54 AM
That looks like the Christ the Redeemer in Brazil! When was it constructed?
asprv
05-11-2009, 09:49 AM
I also live in Mindanao (Iligan City, Lanao del Norte). Mindanao is a great place to go if you want to have fun and adventure. Apart from white water rafting, you may also explore other exciting places such as the white beaches in Camiguin, Initao and Naawan or majestic waterfalls found in Iligan City.
jbrayos
05-18-2009, 09:30 AM
Palawan, Definitely worth the visit.
stella
05-18-2009, 01:15 PM
Actually...I'm just as ignorant as you. xD I've done some research though, found out Cagayan and Gingoog are both safe. Cagayan de Oro's a really cool place to go white water rafting it turns out (I know, sounds fun right?). but still..i dunno.. the news is doing a pretty good job keeping me away from Mindanao :D
Cagayan's a pretty cool place. Plus you can go to Camiguin too. And the white island via CDO.
hydro_jin
05-21-2009, 02:26 AM
hi, just want to share the other side of mindanao,where most most of us really failed to witness... mindanao.. is reallly beautiful amidst the negative image.. here you can find the summer capital of the south, the marawi city.. with beautiful climate, it was really a great experience staying in this place.. we have also beautiful beaches santa cruz island in zamboanga city we have white beach at basilan.. the quezon beach of jolo.. il be posting some pictures of these beautiful beaches..
junrey24
08-13-2009, 11:34 AM
there were many nice places, pools and beaches here in Mindanao. But we should be careful for bombings and kidnappings. Let us pray for it so that we will have many visitors here. Think of it!...
jabberedonion
08-13-2009, 05:42 PM
hi, just want to share the other side of mindanao,where most most of us really failed to witness... mindanao.. is reallly beautiful amidst the negative image.. here you can find the summer capital of the south, the marawi city.. with beautiful climate, it was really a great experience staying in this place.. we have also beautiful beaches santa cruz island in zamboanga city we have white beach at basilan.. the quezon beach of jolo.. il be posting some pictures of these beautiful beaches..
It's good you mentioned these places. Quite frankly, I haven't heard of beautiful beaches in southern mindanao.
You're right, mindanao always has the negative image. It's about time we market the beauty it has to offer.
Can't wait for the pictures!
darki
08-14-2009, 12:58 AM
Here's a picture of Maria Cristina Falls:
http://www.mindanao.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/01/maria-cristina-falls-full-blast.jpg
Maria Cristina Falls is a waterfall of the Agus River on the island of Mindanao. It is sometimes called the "twin falls" as the flow is separated by a rock at the brink of the waterfall. It is a landmark of Iligan City, nicknamed the City of Majestic Waterfalls, because of the presence of more than 20 waterfalls in the city.
I've been here. I think that was our school field trip during my college days. For the first time I saw the Maria Cristina Falls in person, owhhh! I can't believe it!
Come to think of it! Just Imagine...
junrey24
08-14-2009, 02:00 AM
When I see this flowing falls. I will be thankful to heaven, He do the best and give Iligan a very precious gift. This is a flow of life and love. Let us preserve it and love it.
Hisbenz
08-18-2009, 11:18 AM
Well, I think one of the best places to go to in here in Mindanao is Samal Island in Davao. It has one of the best beaches in the world next to Boracay and Bantayan. I've been there last January 2006 and it was the best experience. Island hopping and kayakking with friends over the blue sea was a pleasant and bonding experience for me and my friends. Other than Samal Island, Davao also has other tourist spots like Jack's Ridge which has a great view of the city and the Crocodile farm.
Another great destination other than Davao is in Cagayan de Oro city. White water rafting is one great tourist attraction.:)
Been to Samal island and i agree that its one of the best beaches in the country. Jack's Ridge is also one of the best place in davao overlooking the city. Crocodile Farm caters the best collection of wild animals in the country. They even have this animal show every afternoon. But the best i think is the EDEN nature Park. I love the climate; the animals, activities and the environment. You also have the option to do camping with affordable rates.