Places to see
Iligan City is gifted with numerous attractions which are unique and can only be found in the city. .This is not the final list on what's worth seeing, but it's a good place to start whether you're a first-time visitor or an Iligan expert.
Ma. Cristina Falls
Ma. Cristina Falls
Iligan’s greatest heritage, the landmark of Iligan City. The most resplendent among the 20 plus waterfalls. It is sometimes called "twin falls". Well know for its beauty , it is also primary and veritable source of electricity in the city, harnessed by Agus VI Hydroelectric Plant.
How to Get There: Take a jeepney from Buhanginan Hills to City Proper. Tell the driver to drop at Masonic Temple and pay a fare of P7.50. From there take a jeepney (Iligan-Buruun route) to Maria Cristina Falls, fare is P13.00. Ask the driver to drop at the crossing to Maria Cristina Falls.
How to Get There: Take a jeepney from Buhanginan Hills to City Proper. Tell the driver to drop at Masonic Temple and pay a fare of P7.50. From there take a jeepney (Iligan-Buruun route) to Maria Cristina Falls, fare is P13.00. Ask the driver to drop at the crossing to Maria Cristina Falls.
Limunsudan Falls
Limunsudan Falls
Limunsudan Falls is a two-tiered waterfall located in Barangay Rogongon, Iligan City, in the Province of Lanao del Norte, Philippines, 55 kilometers away from the City proper. It is said to be the Philippines' highest waterfall with the height of 870 feet, with the lower part cascading alone higher than the Maria Cristina Falls.
Tinago Falls
Tinago Falls
Tinago Falls is a waterfall in Iligan City, Lanao del Norte in the southern Philippine islandof Mindanao.[1] It is one of the main tourist attractions in Iligan, a city known as the City of Majestic Waterfalls.
The falls is high, its very cold waters cascading beautifully into a deep and calm basin-like pool which appears like a blue-colored lagoon. Under the falls is a small cave where people can enter and listen to the rumbling waters.
Location: Tinago Falls is located in Brg. Ditucalan, Iligan City. '
The falls is high, its very cold waters cascading beautifully into a deep and calm basin-like pool which appears like a blue-colored lagoon. Under the falls is a small cave where people can enter and listen to the rumbling waters.
Location: Tinago Falls is located in Brg. Ditucalan, Iligan City. '
TIMOGA SPRINGWAYS AND SWIMMING POOLS
TIMOGA SPRINGWAYS AND SWIMMING POOLS
Known for its pristine, cool, and crystal waters freely flowing downstream towards several swimming pools.
Location: Timoga-Buruun, Iligan City
How to Get There:
Contacts: Call the City Tourism Officer to provide you a tour guide.
Tel No: (063) 221-3456
Location: Timoga-Buruun, Iligan City
How to Get There:
- By jeep: from the city proper, take a Buruun route jeep. Fare is p12.00.
- by cab: from city proper, minimum fare is P60 - 80
Contacts: Call the City Tourism Officer to provide you a tour guide.
Tel No: (063) 221-3456
Iligan City Hall
Iligan City Hall
The seat and center of the city's government. It was built back on 1957.
Location: It is located in the top of Buhanginan Hills.
How to Get There: Ride a jeepney (Pala-o route). Ask a the driver first to take you to the City Hall. Fare is P7.50.
Location: It is located in the top of Buhanginan Hills.
How to Get There: Ride a jeepney (Pala-o route). Ask a the driver first to take you to the City Hall. Fare is P7.50.
Macaraeg-Macapagal Ancestral House
Macaraeg-Macapagal Ancestral Home
Considered as the Philippines only house to have two of country's presidents lived. It is now considered as one of the tourist destinations of Iligan City. Although, some foreigners is not eager to visit these place due to the security concerns of Mindanao. But it is popular within the students for research and fieldtrips.
How to Get There: The Macaraeg-Macapagal Ancestral House is about 20-30 mins. away from the city's center. To get there, you will ride a jeepney (Buruun route) . Tell the driver to drop you there. It is just easy to noticed because it is located alongside the highway. Fare is P13.00.
Visiting Hours: Monday to Friday (8:00 am to 5:00 pm)
Saturday to Sunday (9:00 am to 4:00 pm) w/ lunch breaks (12:00 nn-1:00 pm)
Admission is free.
How to Get There: The Macaraeg-Macapagal Ancestral House is about 20-30 mins. away from the city's center. To get there, you will ride a jeepney (Buruun route) . Tell the driver to drop you there. It is just easy to noticed because it is located alongside the highway. Fare is P13.00.
Visiting Hours: Monday to Friday (8:00 am to 5:00 pm)
Saturday to Sunday (9:00 am to 4:00 pm) w/ lunch breaks (12:00 nn-1:00 pm)
Admission is free.
Iligan Anahaw Amphitheater
Iligan Anahaw Amphitheater
It is the largest "open" amphitheater in Mindanao. It also called the "Jewel of Iligan" because it look likes an emerald when view from top. It can cater 5,000 people so it is most idealistic place for concerts and festivals. Uhmm, you got it right? Talking about festivals, it is where the Iligan's annual "Kasadya Street Dancing Showdown" takes place.