Mindanao Destinations

Mindanao is the second largest and easternmost island in the Philippines. It is also the name of one of the three island groups in the country, which consists of the island of Mindanao and smaller surrounding islands. The other two are Luzon and the Visayas. The island of Mindanao is called The Land of Promise. Mindanao is the only area of the Philippines with a significant Muslim presence.

In the southwestern tip of Mindanao is Zamboanga City, considered by some as the most romantic place in the Philippines and a favourite resort amongst tourists. The city is noted for its seashells, unspoiled tropical scenery and magnificent flowers. Zamboanga was founded by the Spanish, and the 17th-century walls of Fort Pilar, built to protect the Spanish and Christian Filipinos from Muslim onslaughts, are still standing. The city has a number of hotels, cars for hire, good public transport and vintas (small boats), often with colourful sails, available to take visitors round the city bay.

Agusan Marsh Wildlife Sanctuary ♥ Agusan River ♥ Balangay Shrine Museum ♥ Bitaog Tree ♥ Bucas Grande Island ♥ Diocesan Ecclesiastical Museum ♥ Diosdado Macapagal Suspension Bridge ♥ Golden Tara ♥ Lake Mainit ♥ Mount Hilong Hilong ♥ Mt. Mayapay ♥ National Museum - Butuan Branch ♥ Private Antique Collections ♥ Siargao Surfing ♥ Sto. Niño Diocesan Shrine ♥ Tinuy-an Falls

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