1. MINDANAO
TOURIST SPOTS
Mindanao is the second largest and
easternmost island in the Philippines. It
is also the name of one of the three
island groups in the country, which
consists of the island of Mindanao and
smaller surrounding islands. The island
of Mindanao is larger than 125
countries worldwide, including the
Netherlands, Austria, Portugal, Czech
Republic, Hungary, Taiwan and Ireland.
2. Cagayan de Oro
(CDO)
This famous city south of the Philippines is gateway to the
major tourist spots in the landlocked provinces of Mindanao.
It has its own domestic airport as well as seaport that make
the life of any traveler easier. Among the top favorite thing
to do in CDO is its white water rafting adventure. Get your
hearts pumping on this wild river ride, caution though this
adventure is not for the faint of heart because you will need
to navigate the river aboard a small rubber boat while strong
rapids threaten to overturn your boat and your fellow
adventure seekers. Best pasalubong or local delicacy food
item from CDO is Pastel, that bread with sweet filling
goodness and Chedeng’s roasted peanuts, and the delicious
CDO Jamon de Cagayan.
8. 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.
9. Binangawan Falls is located in the municipality of
Sagay. The falls is fed by several miniature and
gigantic waterfalls that gush through granite stones.
10. Cross Marker and
Sunken Cemetery
White Beaches Aside from the
white beaches of White Island and
Mantigue Island, a white beach can
be found also in Guinsiliban and is
called the Kobila White Beach. The
beach is near the place where giant
clams are cultured and offshore is a
beautiful site for diving.
11. – If you are dreaming of that huge
rolling waves and cloud 9 barrels
then head to Siargao, an island that
faces the Pacific Ocean and the
Philippine Deep on the northeastern
part of Mindanao. Siargao Island is
the Philippines’ surfing capital and
fast becoming one of the world best
surfing haven, in fact every October
the island is host to an international
surfing competition that attracts
the best surfers across the globe.
Siargao belongs to the province of
Surigao del Norte. Surigao Del Sur
on the other hand offers hidden
gems like Tinuy-an Falls in Bislig
City..
SIARGAO ISLAND
12. TAWI-TAWI
Tawi-Tawi is an island province of the Philippines located in
the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM). The
capital of Tawi-Tawi is Bongao. The province is the
southernmost of the country sharing sea borders with the
Malaysian State of Sabah and the Indonesian Kalimantan
province.
13. DAVAO CITY
Davao City – Davao province is the
commercial and economic center of Mindanao
and you can do a lot of things in Davao City,
its capital. Here you can find one of the
Philippines famous resorts The Pearl Farm as
well as the highly popular Samal Island with
white sand beaches and an assortment of
resorts that caters to every budget. Davao is
a major fruit producer for the country from
the pungent smelling but tasty durian fruit to
sweet sour pomelo to marang and export
worthy bananas. Nightlight is bustling in
Davao’s Matina Square in downtown area. If
you are interested in wildlife you will not be
disappointed because there are many wildlife
conservation centers in Davao from the
centers that focuses on the Philippine Eagle
and Philippine Crocodiles. The Philippines
highest peak, Mt Apo can also be found in
Davao.
17. Zamboanga City
This unique city on the
northwestern part of
Mindanao speaks a dialect
with most words inspired
by the Spanish language.
Zamboanga City is famous
for its colorful vintas that
sail its waters and the
curacha, a large type of
crab, batiks and malongs,
dried fish and more.
18. Zamboanga city
earned the moniker
“Asia’s Latin City”;
old colonial edifices
that are great
reminders of the
Spanish colonial era
are still well-
preserved here and
are great tourist
attractions.
19. Fort Pilar Shrine and
Museum – This 1635
Spanish garrison is by far
the most splendid
fortress I’ve seen in the
Philippines. The Royal
Fort of Our Virgin Lady of
the Pillar of
Zaragoza houses the
shrine of The Lady of the
Pillar of Zaragoza, Spain
the patroness of the city
which is attached to the
eastern wall.
