Iligan

You may request for a tour guide at the City Tourism Office, Bahay Salakot, Buhanginan Hills, Pala-o, Iligan City Tel. #221-3426 or you may wish to go around on your own. Here are some tips for the unguided tourist for a whole day tour.

8:15 ETD Buhanginan Hill

The road going to the top of the buhanginan hill is a quick and convenient challenge and favorite destination for early-morning joggers. at the top is a playground where children can romp around. it houses the city hall which is 49 years old, the new city council building, the anahaw amphitheatre. you'll get a good view of the city from the hill too. some 200 meters from the city hall is the bahay salakot which houses the city tourism office and the iligan investment promotion center.

9:30 ETD for Maria Christina Falls

Take a jeepney from buhanginan hill to city proper. tell the driver to drop you at masonic temple and pay a fare of p7.50. from there take a jeepney iligan-buruun route to maria cristina falls. fare is p13.00. inform driver to drop you at the crossing going to maria cristina falls.

10:15 ETA at Gate of NPC Agus VI and Agus VII Hydro-electric Power Plant Complex

From the crossing of the national highway and road leading to maria cristina falls is the npc gate which is some 150 meters from the highway you shall be asked to register at the gate, fill out some forms and leave an id. in exchange you shall be given an id pass which you shall be asked to wear at all times while inside the complex. from the gate to agus vi hep plant where you shall be viewing the falls, is an 800 meter walk. maria cristina falls is open to the public everyday, however should you wish to view its full grandeur, it is recommended to view it on saturdays and sundays at 11:00 a.m.

11:45 ETD from Maria Christina Falls to Timoga Cold Springs

From the gate of the complex walk towards the highway and cross it.

1:30 ETD for Mimbalut Falls

Tell driver to drop you at buru-un talipapa stalls selling fish. fare is p6.50. at the talipapa are the habal-habal motorcycles used as public transport inform barker that you're going to tinago falls.

2:00 ETD for Tinago Falls

Literally hidden in a deep ravine, the falls cascading beautifully into a basin-like pool, clean, and deep and icy cold. it has an elevation of approximately 420 feet. it is 13.8 kilometers away from the city proper. rate is p20.00 per head, minimum passenger is 2 passengers. if you are alone and you do not wish to wait for additional passenger then fare is p40.00. you may make arrangements with driver to pick you up at the iligan tinago mountain resort and special rates can be arranged. entrance fee at the iligan tinago mountain resort is p10.00.

Mimbalut Falls

It is a site to behold and provides an enjoyable swimming spot. picnic tables are available if you simply want to wade and enjoy a quiet scenery and listen to the melodious chirping of birds.

Hindang Falls and caves

In Brgy. Hindang lies Hindang Falls and caves, a 40 ft. high two tiered waterfalls with lagoon ideal for swimming. It is nestled with towering peaks sheltering it from the sun and prying people. Other attractions of the barangay are the 6-8 cave clusters. Most caves have narrow entrances with long and deep chambers.

Mt. Agad-Agad

Approximately 1,600 ft above sea level, very accessible and is good for mountain hikings and campings. a small waterfall is also featured on the way to the top of the mountain. because it's so easy to climb, you may go up mount agad-agad in the morning and come down in the afternoon. but the trek will be much more worth the sweat if you spend the night there. at the peak, the panoramic overlooking view of iligan city and mt. malindang in misamis occidental right across iligan bay is a spectacle. but wait till evening when the city lights look like the reflection of the stars.

Adlaw sa Iligan

On june 16, 1950, president elpidio quirino signed into law the charter of the new city of iligan. in 1984, june 16 of every year was declared as "adlaw sa iligan" to commemorate and celebrate the founding of iligan as a chartered city. it is usually during the weeklong celebration of the iligan city charter day that the city government forges unity and partnership with the private sector and the barangay leaders in fellowship gatherings. activities that traditionally enliven the occasion are agro-industrial fair, cultural and artistic performances and the tambayayong festival, a float competition of various government agencies.

Diyandi Festival sa Iligan

Folk-lore depicts iligan's patron saint, st. michael the archangel as the protector of peace. thus, his feast every 29th of september, is a grand celebration in the city. in fact, it has transformed into a month-long festival, the "diyandi festival sa iligan". every september 27th, kasadya streetdancing and merrymaking is participated in by different schools, civic organizations, and ethnic groups. it is a showcase of iliganon tradition depicting historical, cultural, and religious aspects, group competition of tribal dances, and presentation of a religious stage play.

Alimyon Flower Festival

Every oct.30-nov.2 flowers are brought directly from cut-flower growers in the farms and are priced cheaper than those displayed at shops and markets. the flowers in iligan are also sold at zamboanga city, butuan, cagayan de oro, ozamiz, and pagadian.