adventures at Agusan del Norte

                                                   Agusan del Norte Municipal Hall


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

     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

                                                            Siargao, Surigao City


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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