There are outstanding reasons why everyone must visit Iligan City. Contrary to the beliefs and notions of others, Iligan City is certainly a peaceful place. Now that the city became a Lone District, separate and distinct from the Province of Lanao del Norte, all must agree that Iligan City can stand stronger as ever.
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| The majestic Maria Cristina Falls |
The city has so much to offer ranging from natural adventures, delicious foods, hotel accommodations, good transportation and traffic management and yearly colorful merrymaking events plus different cultural shows as highlights.
Natural Attractions
The renowned Maria Cristina Falls is a place where you can experience total relaxation while enjoying the stunning scenery around the area. Added into the view is the new Nature’s Park featuring wild animals and attractive flowers and fauna. An on sight visit to the falls itself will let you feel the cool breeze of the flowing water along with the refreshing wind blows. The same spectacular experiences are also offered by the other waterfalls of Iligan City, to mention a few the Tinago Falls and the Mimbalut Falls.
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| The flowing Timoga Spring Pools |
Count in also the all-natural picturesque landscapes of the Buhanginan Hills where the City Hall is neatly situated.
Every summer, people enjoy the chilly ambiance of Timoga Spring Pools. Many tourists confirmed that the flowing Timoga Spring Pools is so far the best site they have visited in the entire Philippines.
Festivities
On the early part of June, the city celebrates the “Araw ng Iligan” and everyone is invited to witness several shows and gatherings. During the event, all deserving Iliganons are given awards in different fields like educational achievement, public service, community service and many others.
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| The colorful Diyandi Festival |
The Diyandi Festival is another momentous event every fiesta season and tourism week falling on the month of September. The highlight of the celebration is the “Pagkanaug Ni Sr. San Miguel” on the 20th day of the month. The fiesta day falls on the 29th day.
Getting to Iligan City
In getting to Iligan City, from Manila just travel by air to either of the two airports available – the Lumbia Airport in Cagayan de Oro City and the Ozamiz Airport in Ozamiz City. From Lumbia Airport it takes less than 2 hours to reach Iligan City. When taking the Ozamiz Airport, approximately the same range of time is spent. Also, anyone can reach the city by sea travel.
Hotel Accommodations
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| The towering Maria Cristina Hotel |
There are good and affordable hotel accommodations to stay at and feel a home-sweet-home ambiance. These are the towering Maria Cristina Hotel, excellently designed Famous Pension House, Celadon Hotel and many others. One hotel-owner maintains an impressive mantra in addressing guests by saying, “You come as a visitor, you leave as a friend.”
Top-selling Pasalubong
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| The Tasty Sukang Pinakurat |
Just after savoring the whole of Iligan City, do not forget to buy some pieces of pasalubong. On top of the line are the Sukang Pinakurat products which have already earned prominence and popularity all over the country because of its unique and delicious taste.
The Cheding’s Peanuts creations are another must-buy. The tasty products of Cheding’s Peanuts have already invaded the international market as the company is now engage into exportation. Also, the very new Gaisano Super Citi Mall offers variety of souvenir items.
Looking for a holiday destination? Choose Iligan City! Full satisfaction and excitement guaranteed!
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