Bukidnon is located in the Northern Mindanao Region and is considered to be the food basket of Mindanao. It is a major producer of rice and corn pineapples, bananas and sugarcane.
Getting there From Caygayan de Oro, Malaybalay City is roughly aprox a 2.30 hour ride by bus. If you’re coming from Davao travel time is about aprox 6..30 hours by bus.
It’s capital city is Malybalay City, other City’s / Municipality’s include,
Baungon, Cabanglasan, Damulog, Dangcagan, Don Carlos, Impasug-ong, Kadinglin, Kalilangan, Kibawe, Kitaotao, Lantanpan, Libona, Malitbog, Manolo Fortich, Maramag, Pangantucan, Quezon, San Fernando, Sumilao, Talakag and Valencia City.
With over 460 Barangas under its province these are the largest Barangays.
Poblacion in Valencia City, Quezon City, Pangantucan City, and Manolo Fortich City.
Casisang.
Lumbo.
North Poblacion.
Dologon.
Batangan.
South Poblacion.
Damilag.
Don Carlos.
Kisolon.
Agusan Canyon.
Tourist Attractions
Kahalawan Te Sebseb Festival.
As gratitude to their abundant water resources, Maramag celebrates the Kahalawan Te Sebseb or the Festival of Springs every June the 30th. This DOT-endorsed festival is the main highlight of the Araw ng Maramag festivities. It features a lively and colorful street dancing and tableau competition which showcased the legends of the place.
Del Monte Philippines Inc.
This pineapple plantation is located in Manolo Fortich, Libona, Impasugong and Sumilao; considered the biggest single pineapple plantation in the Far East.
Del Monte Golf Course.
The evergreen, well-trimmed, world-class 18 hole golf course located within the Pineapple Plantation.
Roxas Monument.
Located in the village of Casisang, this was built in honor of the late Manuel Roxas, the Philippine’s first president of the independent Third Republic
Ereccion Del Pueblo.
The monument of creation of the town is proudly standing at Rizal Park. It depicts the 1877 agreement between the Spanish colonizers and the local leaders.
Mangima Canyon.
With it zig zag road along the Sayre Highway, w/ views of rivers & hills, making it one of the most interesting spots in Bukidnon.
Impalutao Reforestation Project.
One of the earliest reforestation project situated along the Sayre Highway in Impalutao, Impasugong, Offering nature lovers beautiful forest and crystal clear waterfalls.
Bukidnon Forest Inc.
A 36,000 hectare-reforestation project under the assistance of the New Zealand government under the auspices of DENR.
Kaamulan Park.
Located at the back of the Provincial Capitol, the area is best used for camping and rodeo activities. It has been the site for provincial fairs, foremost of which is the KAAMULAN. The park in its natural setting abounds with pine trees.
LUAN-LUAN Spring and Swimming Pool.
Located within the Poblacion, municipality of Quezon. It is a place where several springs flow out the whole year round. It is popular for swimming.
Bird Watching.
In Lalawan, Dalwangan, 6 kms from the National Highway, is the home of the Philippine Eagle and host of a rare bird species like the Philippine Hanging Parakeet. Giant scoops, owl, species of the fly catcher, brahmine kite and jungle fowls.
Seagull Valley Mountain Resort.
Swimming Pools located at Barangay Lorega, Kitaotao, with parks, benches, cottages and lodging house.
Kitanglad National Park .
Is a natural type of attraction located at the north central Bukidon. With more than dozen mountain peaks, including Mt. Dulang-Dulang.
Mt. Kitanglad.
Is the second highest mountain in the country, towers to more than nine thousand feet, It offers a challenge to mountain climbers. To reach its summit, one has to scale its ranges for five hours passing through Flora and Fauna of genuine virgin forests. At the base of Lalawan, Dalwangan, is the home of the Philippine Eagle. Rising up to 9,696 feet above sea level, this second highest peak in the Philippines, has been declared as highest in biodiversity. The temperature varies from 64 to 56 planted mostly with Alvizza Falcantria and other medicinal trees, most of which grow on trees which still drip with dew at high noon.
Lake Apo.
A natural type located at Guinoyuran, Valencia. This could be reached through jeepney and motorcycle. This twenty-four hectares and eighty five feet-deep lake is surrounded by mountains. It is an ideal place for boating and fishing.
Paiyak Cave.
Found in the Palaopao mountains of Sumilao, Bukidnon it is fifteen minutes ride and an hour and 50 minutes walk from Sayre Highway in Kisolon. This well-preserved Cliffside cave has created centuries old formations as gleamed from undistributed stalactites and stalagmites
Napalit Lake.
The 36 hectares-seventy eight feet deep lake in Pigtauranan, Pangantucan, is located at the foot of the Kalatungan Mountains. It stands out because of its twenty-four floating islets of varying sizes, the biggest of which is 50 feet wide. Those islets float around the lake parallel to the direction of the wind.
Nasuli Spring.
Located twenty kilometers from Malaybalay. Nasuli springs offers nature enthusiasts cool, clear water which is ideal for diving and swimming.
Mt. Pigtuyuan.
Found in Sampagar, Damulog, breast-like mountainas and 250 feet high with a slope range from 30 to 50 percent. Host of PLDT, PHILTEL, NAPOCOR & DOTC transmitters.
Minlaya Falls.
Located at Poblacion, Damulog, fifty nine feet high falls and 15 feet deep at the drop site.
Quarry Cave.
Composed of several interconnected passages and has several outlets. The width ranges from .60 m to 19.10 m. while its height ranges from 1 meter to 6 meters located at East Poblacion of Kitaotao.
Liropan Cave.
Found in Kiabo, Malitbog, about 30 to 45 minutes ride from Poblacion. Noted for its deposit of organic fertilizer. Its creek discharges milky white water.
Malagaha Lake.
Located in Barangay Kalingking, Malitbog and about 15 minutes ride from Poblacion. It is a hunting area for wild ducks, likewise a fishing ground for mudfish.
Sumalsag Cave.
Found in Kilabong, Sumilao which is known as the longest cave in the Northern part of the province.
Borantawan Cave.
in Bita-ug, Lantud, Talakag has a 300 meter vertical entrance and is almost a kilometer long. Bats thrive within the cave while its floor either flows with water or is covered with guano.
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