Iligan Travel Guide

Often over-looked by tourists and travelers, the pretty city of Iligan has a natural charm that is mirrored by the area's natural beauty and easy-going attitude of the people who live here.

Worth It?: If you are in the area and want to hike through the jungle to see the waterfalls.
What to Do: swim in the waterfalls, hike through the jungle, explore the nearby national park.
Best Time to Go: during the cool, dry season from December to April.
How Long?: A day or two is enough to explore Iligan.
Trivia: Iligan is known as the 'City of Majestic Waterfalls' and its name means 'where good fortune gravitates'.

This is a good place to visit for those who like to be active as there is plenty to explore. The area is famous for its waterfalls and it is easy to find tours that take tourists to several of the spectacular falls in one day before returning to the city centre for a drink and good meal.

A great time to visit Iligan is during the Alimyon Flower Festival, which takes place at the end of October. During this time the city is full of brightly-colored flowers which are brought to sell from the surrounding farms.

Travel to Iligan - Getting There

The easiest way to reach Iligan is from Cagayan de Oro as there are daily flights to Cagayan de Oro from Manila (1 hour, 30 minutes). There are also regular buses to places such as to Butuan (3 hours, 30 minutes) and Surigao (6 hours), while it takes just 1hour, 30 minutes to reach Iligan by bus.

Iligan Things to Do

Iligan Attractions

Gaisano Super City Mall

the best place in the city to pick up a bargain or two.

Side trips from Iligan

Tinago Falls: hidden in a deep ravine, the spectacular falls cascade for 420 feet into a basin-like pool of cool, clear and icy cold water.
Mimbalut Falls: this is a great spot for swimming and enjoying a picnic beside the falling water.

Events

Alimyon Flower Festival: held at the end of October, this festival sees local flower farmers bring their colorful produce to town.