Northern Mindanao Travel Guide
Situated at the northern tip of the second largest island in the Philippines, visitors to Northern Mindanao will find abundant natural beauty and plenty to entertain.
- Worth It?
- If you are exploring Mindanao and want to escape the tourist scene.
- What to Do
- trek through the jungle, swim in the waterfall, eat at the local market.
- Best Time to Go
- during the cool, dry season from January to April.
- How Long?
- A day or two is enough to see Northern Mindanao.
- Trivia
- Misamis Occidental is one of three major prawn, shrimp and squid spawning grounds in the Philippines.
Most of Mindanao's beautiful beaches are located to the south of the island, and this is the area that attracts most of Mindanao's tourists. However, there is still plenty of natural beauty to discover in Northern Mindanao such as jungles and sparkling waterfalls.
Accommodation in Northern Mindanao tends to be slightly cheaper than in the south, so budget travelers will have plenty of places to choose from. The large local market is a great place to find a cheap meal and there are a wide variety of dishes on offer, from traditional Muslim fare to fried snacks and western treats.
Travel to Northern Mindanao - Getting There
There are regular flights from Manila to Mindanao (1 hour). If you have time to kill, taking the ferry from Manila to Mindanao is a great way to see the landscape (18 hours).
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