Cities
Butuan City
Cabadbaran City
Municipalities
Buenavista
Carmen
Jabonga
Kitcharao
Las Nieves
Magallanes
Nasipit
Remedios T. Romualdez
Santiago
Tubay
HAVE FUN AND FEAST YOUR EYES
Lake Mainit
:Situated 80 ft. above sea level with a mean depth of 128 meter,
the lake is a confluence of 28 rivers. Its area of 17,430 hectares
with a total shoreline of 50 kilometers covers part of
Agusan del Norte (Jabonga, Kitcharao, Santiago) and
Surigao del Norte (Mainit,Alegria and Sison).
It is known for its pidjanga, gabot, banak,
haw-an, gi-ngaw,igi and kasili and
is natural habitat to some endangered Philippine flora and fauna.
Migratory birds from Russia and Japan and native flowers
–pagosi and tabukali are its unique attractions.
Kalinawan River
:Caraga’s cleanest inland body of water,
this 29.1 kilometer of pristine and picturesque river
is Lake Mainit’s only outlet. It passes through the
municipalities of Jabonga, Santiago, Tubay before it
finally empties into Butuan bay. By history, it is one of
the oldest trading and missionary routes in the Philippines.
Its historical past (part of the Old Kingdom of Butuan even
predates Philippine history.
Mountain Climbing
province also offers climbing tours for 6-10 people
to any of these destinations:
Mt. Hilong-hilong,
2,012 meter above sea level:
Seven major waterfalls,
an ancient rock art, a carpet of giant white anthuriums,
still undetermined number of virgin caves, nesting site of
the critically endangered Philippine Eagle, habitat of
the Philippine wildcat, flying squirrel, tarsier ,
and microscopic flower not found anywhere else in the Philippines
(German botanist circa 1920) are just some of its main features.
By degree of difficulty, it is recommended to climbers with
intermediate and expert skills only. A climb to the peak
via Malvar Trail takes 4 ½ to 5 days.
Mt. Mabaho,
1,823 meters above sea level
the K2 of Mindanao.
Its massive peak of wet solid rock rising acutely to
80-90 degree angle makes it almost impossible to climb
without gears. Except for a native “gamhanan” of old,
according to legend no one has yet conquered its peak to this day.
Known to natives as “Panlabaw” it is an intriguing destination
for experienced mountaineers, technical climbers and extreme
adventurers.
Location : Santiago
Mt. Mas-ai,
1,680 meter above sea level
Located at Brgy. Del Pilar, Cabadbaran.
Among its features is Lake Balwang.
It is negotiable in 3 days.
Mt. Mayapay,
675 meters above sea level
Occupying part of Butuan and Buenavista,
this mountain is closely associated with the Higa-onon tribe.
It is the most accessible climbing destination from Butuan City.
It is negotiable in a day and is a perfect fun climb destination.
Mt. Mina-asug,
534 meters above sea level
Located in Brgy. La Fraternidad, Tubay,
it is negotiable less than a day.
It is an ideal practice climb destination for beginners.
Scuba Diving
The province’s 102 kilometers of marine coastline offers a menu of 22 dive sites.
Diving in Carmen is an excellent 80 ft. of visibility. Reef life rich with soft
and hard corals plus abundant reef and pelagic fishes. Profile ranges from sloping
walls to cliffs with depths from 40 ft. to over a hundred, with generally sandy floors.
Jabonga and Tubay sites, on the other hand, are generally rock formations: crevices,
caves, alleys, overhangs and walls with depths from 45 ft. to over 200.
Pelagics abound together with snappers sweetlips and trevallies.
Snorkling-Skin Diving
Caving
surfing
Trekking
Baoto Festival:
Held annually every June 13-15. This is an island race for dug-out canoes, the main event of which is the
30k Baoto Marathon – the longest paddling race in the Philippines.
Sumayajaw Festival:
Held every August 14 during the town fiesta of Jabonga,
is a thanksgiving celebration for the bounties showered by the
Heavenly Father through the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary,
the Lady of Assumpcion – patroness of Jabonga.
Lisagan Festival:
Held every 3rd Sunday of October is an annual celebration that showcases the
Mamanwa dance healing rituals. It is a re-enactment of a miraculous healing of a
Mamanwa native in 1910 while dancing in front of the statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
This statue was brought to Magallanes from Las Nieves, Barcelona Spain.
Araw ng Agusan del Norte:
This is a founding anniversary celebration of the Province of Agusan del Norte every
June 13-17. Activities: Trade Exhibit; State of the Province Address; Barangay Night;
Employees Day; Peoples Day; Inter-Agency Sports Competition; Concert at the Park;
Choral Competitions; Flatboat Race and a national 4 x 4 Race.
Saging Festival : Held every 2nd week of January during Araw ng Buenavista is an Agri Fair that
showcases the bounties of Buenavista with special focus on the banana
How To Get Here
The province is accessible by 2 daily flights from Manila.
The two airlines operating at the city of Butuan are Cebu Pacific Air and Philippine Airlines.
This aircraft can accommodate around 150 people.
Flights to Butuan are mainly domestic in nature however connect
with important domestic destinations from where International flights are available.
Province of Agusan del Norte has daily trips by ship from Manila and Cebu via the
Ports of Nasipit and Surigao; and every 30 minutes by bus from the cities of of Surigao, Davao and Cagayan de Oro.
Distance of Municipalities from the Provincial Capital( Capital: Cabadbaran City)
SHOPPING
Margie’s Handicraft
Nito and rattan collection baskets/products,
Manobo outfits and Manobo inspired-barongs and wears.
Member, Phil Export. DTI CITEM exhibitor. Shop: Tapok-tapok, Tolosa,
Cabadbaran. Contact: Margies Abaquita , Tel. (63)(85)3430757
Green Valley Furniture Novelties
Baroque hardwood furniture pieces. Member, Philippines Export.
DTI CITEM Exhibitor. Shop: Brgy. 2 Nasipit. Contact: Pol Dompor, Tel. (63)(85)283320.
Calo Candles
Handcrafted scented collection candles, garden candles and all occasion candle give aways.
Member Philippine Export. DTI CITEM exhibitor. Factory: Brgy. 10, National
Hi-way, Cabadbaran. Contact: Leonor Calo, Tel. (63)(85)3446329
Honey Pink Marble
Marble slabs for floor and wall finishing and aslar-cut wall decorative slabs.
Factory: San Roque Hi-way, Kitcharao. Contact: Ruben Ferrolino, Tel. (63)(85)8183321
Mindanao New Hope Enterprises
Gemstone processor –opal, jasper,agate, onyx, opaque jade, milky quartz,
chert jadiate, bloodstone. Shop: Brgy. 5, Cabadbaran. Contact: Nestor Sevilla, Tel.(63)(85)3431646.
ACCOMODATIONS AND FACILITIES
Secuanda Beach Resort and Hotel
Brgy. Tolosa, Cabadbaran
Tel. (63)(85)818-1343/343 0926
Casa Alburo Hotel and Restaurant
L.Dagani, Corner A.Mortola St. Brgy. 6, Cabadbaran
Tel. (63)(85) 343-1968/818-0151/281-2230
Carmen Veranda I & II
Brgy. Tagcatong, Carmen
Mobile 09196708664/09172546738
Resort Facilities:
Beach front cottage
Sea foods and Chinese restaurant
Mini bar
Convention hall with accommodation up to 300 guests
Ample parking space
Vinapor Beach Park (Jurassic)
Brgy. Vinapor, Carmen
Facilities: Restaurant, Open Cottages
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