Iligan City is known for its waterfalling adventure trips and a lot of trekking destinations. It is because mountains surround Iligan City and 92% of the total land area is mountains. Thus the tourist destinations mostly revolve around getting wet and trekking.
TIMOGA SWIMMING POOLS (swim)
Tip: Try Dacer or Glorias Lechon (roasted pig)
MAZE PARK & RESORT (swim)
NPC NATURE PARK; MARIA CRISTINA FALLS (sight-seeing)
They have memorabilia for sale on the site too.
Zipline Fee: 200* (price may change without prior notice).
Entrance Fee: 35 pesos per person*
ILIGAN PARADISE RESORT; MIMBALOT FALLS (sight-seeing/swimming)
Iligan Paradise Resort offers overnight stays, fun water and adventure activities and a good view of Mimbalot Falls. They have open cottages for day use too.
They have also added some human-made lagoon and other attractions to keep their guests entertained with nature.
Entrance Fee: 35.00 pesos per person
Overnight Rooms for big groups: 6,000
PASEO DE SANTIAGO (sight-seeing)
Paseo de Santiago gained its popularity because of the huge iconic ILIGAN CITY sign along the shores of Brgy Santiago. Privately owned by Atty. Leo Zaragoza and family, it has been a must visit destination in Iligan City since then. They have developed well the property adding PHILIPPINES in the picture, a great design for outdoor parties and hangout place for friends and family.
Open cottages are free to use. They have a barbecue and other “pica-pica” food and drinks available. They also have concessionaires for other food and drinks. Some bands play on stage every weekend.
Entrance fee: 10.00 per person; if with live band presentations usually Friday-Sunday 20.00 pesos each.
ILIGAN CITY HALL & BUHANGINAN HILLS (sight-seeing)
Iligan City Hall and Buhanginan Hills is the best place to be for a good overlooking view of the city most especially at night. At day time during office hours, it’s a busy place where almost all the government functions and offices are. {December Photos}
THE STRIP (Food place)
The strip is a food haven for all food lovers. It is where the new food places are in Iligan City. Quezon Avenue Palao Iligan City has become the food district and party place for the new millennials and old folks alike. It’s a one-stop destination for everything you’ve been craving. From appetizers to desserts, from coffee or hard drinks, a chill-out place to hardcore partying.
Families and groups have been visiting the strip hunting for some good food.
CENTENNIAL PARK (sight-seeing)
ILIGAN PARADISE RESORT; MIMBALOT FALLS (sight-seeing/swimming)
Iligan Paradise Resort offers overnight stays, fun water and adventure activities and a good view of Mimbalot Falls. They have open cottages for day use too.
They have also added some human-made lagoon and other attractions to keep their guests entertained with nature.
Entrance Fee: 35.00 pesos per person
Overnight Rooms for big groups: 6,000
PASEO DE SANTIAGO (sight-seeing)
Paseo de Santiago gained its popularity because of the huge iconic ILIGAN CITY sign along the shores of Brgy Santiago. Privately owned by Atty. Leo Zaragoza and family, it has been a must visit destination in Iligan City since then. They have developed well the property adding PHILIPPINES in the picture, a great design for outdoor parties and hangout place for friends and family.
Open cottages are free to use. They have a barbecue and other “pica-pica” food and drinks available. They also have concessionaires for other food and drinks. Some bands play on stage every weekend.
Entrance fee: 10.00 per person; if with live band presentations usually Friday-Sunday 20.00 pesos each.
ILIGAN CITY HALL & BUHANGINAN HILLS (sight-seeing)
THE STRIP (Food place)
Families and groups have been visiting the strip hunting for some good food.
Families, group of friends and lovers love this place because of the romantic scene and a big loan for dry picnics. Bring a blanket or a mat to sat on and your packed dinner and other food and beverages to complete the setup. Make sure to clean and bring your trash after. There are also stores across the park that now sells food and drinks.
MACAPAGAL ANCESTRAL HOUSE (sight-seeing)
Diosdado Macapagal Ancestral House is the house of two former presidents of the Philippines; Pres. Diosdado Macapagal and Pres. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo. The house was maintained and renovated by the Macapagal Family. The original house is till there, with Pres GMA’s childhood playhouse and swing still intact.
When you enter the house you will see a lot of memorabilia which also tells you a bit of history on how the lady president lived as a teenager. A prominent picture of her was displayed at the house that you surely cannot miss.
They also accept bookings for the parties and events in the new buildings they constructed in the open area of the property. They also have constructed a lodge that accommodates groups staying overnight or few days in Iligan City. The Macapagal Ancestral House is already co-managed by the Iligan City Tourism Office.
Entrance Fee: FREE
KOI CREEK (sight-seeing)
Photos by Douglas A. Garcia [Explore Iligan] |
Baslayan Creek used to be a dirty and smelly canal until a group of good citizens cleaned the creek and converted it to a koi pond. The plan was ambitious, but everyone was surprised to see a rehabilitated canal turned into a beautiful sight seeing destination. Located in front Gaisano Mall.
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