The first thing which comes to mind when someone mentions Iligan City in Lanao del Norte is the majestic Maria Cristina Falls which is one of the most resplendent among the falls in the Philippines. It stands 320 feet high and is the veritable source of industrial power in the region.
Trust me, there’s more to Iligan than just the Maria Cristina Falls… There’s also the two-tiered Limunsudan Falls which is the highest in the country that measures 870 feet and several other waterfalls which are all worthy of a visit.
Located at the northwestern coast of Mindanao, bounded on the south by the municipality of Linamon of Lanao del Norte; on the north by Lugait, Misamis Oriental; on the east by the territories of Lanao del Sur and Bukidnon; and on the west by Iligan Bay.
From Luzon or Visayas, the fastest and most convenient way to get to Iligan is by air to Cagayan de Oro (CDO). From CDO you can take a bus and travel 86 kilometers to Iligan.
Othere Points of Interest in Iligan:
Macapagal-Macaraeg Ancestral House - The ancestral house of President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo.
Anahaw Open Amphitheater - It is the biggest open amphitheater in Mindanao and it is the best site to view Iligan City.
Tinago Cold Spring - It has pristine, cool and crystal waters freely flowing towards several swimming pools
“Adlaw sa Iligan” festival commemorates the founding of the city every 16th of June and every 27th of September the city holds the “Kasadya Festival” (literally means merry making) features Iligan’s best dances.
August 12th, 2007 at 4:09 pm
I would be frequenting Iligan (and CDO) soon and I would surely find time to go to these places. Photography galore!
This is great info!
August 13th, 2007 at 3:51 pm
just posted the article!
i was still typing it when u posted a comment on my blog. ^.^
August 13th, 2007 at 4:16 pm
Ah.. Cherry? OP ang comment mo dito hehehe! But I know what you mean. Thanks for your “I’m joining the MBS1″ post.
August 13th, 2007 at 4:18 pm
yah i know! hahaha! pasensya na po. ^.~
August 14th, 2007 at 6:28 pm
i wanna go there… maraming falls dito sa kidapawan.. may malapit din sa’min kaya nakakasawa.. pero iba yata talaga impact ng ma. cristina falls..makakapunta rin ako dyan.. ahehhee *ang taas ng self-esteem..
September 11th, 2007 at 3:11 pm
maria christina falls is superb!
tinago pud.. sooo nice!
October 2nd, 2007 at 5:30 pm
There’s also kalesa in Iligan…
January 30th, 2008 at 1:50 pm
iligan city,,it so nice and also in maria christina falls.i like the city..and also many kalesa there in iligan..