#IliganCity #NorthernMindanao #LanaoDelNorte #LaaganSaIligan #Mindanao

Another solo backpacking experience and this is the farthest I've been from my home so far!

After my Camiguin trip, I headed back to Cagayan de Oro in Misamis Oriental to go white water rafting. But unfortunately, the minimum number of pax was not met for the said activity. There were no other tourists booked for that day. Haaay joiner life.

I decided to proceed to my next plan. I made a quick side-trip to REDGs Green Village Camping Site and Wellness Hub in Naawan, Misamis Oriental and then headed to Iligan City, Lanao del Norte.

Iligan is known as the City of Majestic Waterfalls because of the presence of numerous waterfalls in it. There are 23 waterfalls to be exact, as per the local government, and we were able to visit three of them.

First, we dropped by the Paseo de Santiago, a park where you can see the iconic 'PHILIPPINES' and 'ILIGAN CITY' sign, and a relief map of the Philippine archipelago.

The next stop is the popular Maria Christina Falls, which I used to see in elementary textbooks. It is the primary source of electric power for the city's industries, being harnessed by the National Power Corporation. The place is currently restricted to tourists and not open to the public, but I was lucky enough to be allowed to take a quick peek inside since I mentioned I traveled far just to see its wonder in person.

After that, we went to Mimbalot Falls, one of the most accessible falls in the city. Located in Brgy. Buru-un, this waterfall is the most appealing to me and a very picturesque small-sized fall.

Lastly, we visited Tinago Falls, which literally means “hidden” in Filipino. This waterfall is hidden in a deep, narrow valley with steep sides, and to get there, you must descend 300+ steps. The place is a good venue for swimming and cliff diving. Additionally, there is a tiny cave alongside the falls that can only be reached by swimming or rafting.

On our way back to my accommodation, we drove along Maria Christina Bridge, where you can get a view of the cascading Agus River or the top view of Maria Christina Falls.

Overall, this was a fun and memorable experience. I cannot wait to come back to Mindanao and explore more!

📍 How to get here?

From Laguindingan Airport in Cagayan de Oro as entry point, ride a van going to Bulua Integrated Bus Terminal.
Ride a bus going to Iligan Integrated Bus and Jeepney Terminal.


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