2025 Iligan Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in May)

"The world is so big, you should go and see those beautiful corners that are not known to the world." Cagayan de Oro in the Philippines is such a place full of surprises. 💎 🌟Travel Experience: Visiting Cagayan de Oro feels like entering a tropical paradise. The sun is warm and bright, and the sea breeze gently caresses your face, instantly relaxing you. Walking on the beach, feeling the fine sand under your feet, and listening to the sound of the waves crashing against the shore, all your worries disappear. 🌊 🌈Tourist Attractions: 🎈Macahambus Cave: This is a spectacular cave with unique rock formations and clear underground streams. Exploring the cave feels like entering a mysterious underground world, full of adventure and excitement. 🕵️‍ 🎈Divisoria Night Market: A bustling night market with a wide variety of food, handicrafts, and souvenirs. Here, you can taste authentic Filipino cuisine and experience the local lifestyle. 🎉 🎈Maria Cristina Falls: A beautiful waterfall with water cascading down from a height, creating a spectacular sight. The surrounding natural environment is beautiful, making it a great place for taking photos. 📷 🚗Transportation: Transportation in Cagayan de Oro is relatively convenient. You can choose to fly to the local airport and then take a taxi or bus to the city center. In the city, you can take a tricycle or jeepney, which is affordable and allows you to experience the local transportation. 🛺 🍱Food: - Lechon: Filipino roasted suckling pig with crispy skin and tender meat, full of aroma. 😋 - Halo-halo: A dessert made with a mix of fruits, ice cream, beans, and other ingredients, with a rich taste, perfect for enjoying in hot weather. 🍧 - Chicken Inasal: Grilled chicken with special sauce, delicious. 🍗 🏠Accommodation: - Beach Resort: Enjoy beautiful sea views and comfortable accommodation, perfect for a relaxing vacation. 🌅 - City Hotel: Convenient transportation, complete surrounding facilities, and easy access to city attractions. 🚶‍ 💡Travel Tips: - Day 1: After arriving in Cagayan de Oro, check into the hotel and rest. In the evening, go to Divisoria Night Market to taste food and experience the local nightlife. 🎇 - Day 2: Go to Macahambus Cave for an adventure and admire the unique cave scenery. In the afternoon, relax on the nearby beach. 🌴 - Day 3: Visit Maria Cristina Falls and take photos. Then stroll around the city and buy some souvenirs. 🎁 Cagayan de Oro, the hidden gem of the Philippines, is waiting for you to explore. Come and start an unforgettable journey! 💖💖💖

Paseo de Santiago is a privately owned property located at Barangay Santiago, Iligan City. It opened its door several months ago but has already attracted tourists of Mindanaoans alike. The place is still in its infancy of development but I could see that the place is already very popular and always catered to a lot of visitors, mostly college students. On weekends, it is packed with families and groups of people of different ages. Just like the HOLLYWOOD sign in Los Angeles, it's getting quite popular for tourists to take pictures of the ILIGAN CITY sign in Paseo de Santiago. #exploring #mindanao #iligancity

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Ever heard of the majestic Iligan Waterfalls? How about the popular Maria Cristina Falls providing hydroelectric power in the whole Mindanao region? All this and more can be unearthed in the 1st class highly urbanized city in Northern Mindanao – Iligan City. Iligan was derived from the root word “Ilig,” which means “to go downstream” in the native Iligan dialect – thus the numerous waterfalls surrounding the city. We’ve had a rundown o#unforgettableexperiences urbanexplorer travelinspiration some of the popular tourist spots to visit and the best things to do in Iligan City, which may give you more reasons to visit this promising city, the soonest!###

#holidayvacation Maria Cristina Falls is the second-highest waterfall in the Philippines, as is found in the suburbs of Iligan City on Mindanao Island. It’s the star landmark of the host city, which is part of the reason why it’s known as ‘the City of Majestic Waterfalls’. There are over 20 waterfalls in the area, but the Maria Cristina Falls is the grandest. #givethanks#springholiday#2019firsttravelpic#instagramworthydestinations#decembertravel#holidayvacation

#holidayvacation Philippines is reputable for its pristine beaches, there’s nothing like discovering its best-kept secrets and unspoiled beauty. Tinago Falls is one of the many hidden natural treasures that the county has. Tucked within a ravine in Iligan City in Lanao del Norte, this majestic waterfall is the main tourist attraction of the province and also serves as a water source for residents near the area. Its name Tinago Falls in Filipino means “hidden” that perfectly fits its location that one can only reach by descending some 500 steps. The 240 feet high waterfalls will evoke oohs and aahs and so much awe from anyone who will visit it for the first time. It is surrounded by colossal rock structures dotted by thick masses of trees and natural foliage. Despite this towering scene, what lies at the bottom of the falls leaves visitors in even greater astonishment. #merryxmas #merrychristmas#scenicspotguide#nyedestinations#decembertravel#instagramworthydestinations#holidayvacation#merryxmas#awesomepic

#holidayvacation 5 am be like in Iligan City. I’m absolutely not a morning person but this kind of beautiful scenery makes me want to jump off my bed and go outside to appreciate the beauty of Mother Nature. Luckily I just did today so I got to witness this. The feeling of being connected to the nature is really beyond anything, it’s wonderful to just wake up to this and stare in the sky doing some reflections and being grateful for everything good that happens despite what we all currently facing now. #merryxmas #newyearstrip#givethanks#travelinspiration#merrychristmas#scenicspotguide#nyedestinations#decembertravel#instagramworthydestinations#holidayvacation#merryxmas#awesomepic

The falls are definitely a must see for anyone going to Iligan. Of course it pales in comparison to Maria Cristina Falls but it has its own charm being secluded from everyone. I do hope however that the stairs going down be improved further (the non-Iligan side) to prevent any injuries and improve the overall experience. It would be very nice too if the changing rooms / CR be fixed. #givethanks #givethanks

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how nice the majestic fall is. The nature is very friendly

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“Take only memories, leave only footprints” – Chief Seattle. #instatravel #goodfoods #trip

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#timetotravel The Maria Cristina Falls is also called as the "Queen of Philippine Waterfalls". It is a breathtaking waterfalls with a height of 320 feet which ranks 8th as one of the tallest/highest waterfalls in the Philippines. An interesting legend surrounds this twin waterfall when twin sisters were bathing in Agus River, Maria got swept by the current and Cristina tried to save her. Unfortunatel due to the strength of the current both of them drowned and thus people call the waterfall now as Maria Cristina Falls. An interesting fact: 70% of Mindanao's energy is from this falls. Amazing right? Entrance Ticket: 35 (double check they might have changed it now) Address: Misamis Oriental - Maria Cristina Boundary Rd, Iligan City. #mytripvlog #tripblazers #philippines #nature #waterfall