Iligan Metropolis is called the Metropolis of Majestic Waterfalls. It’s not a declare primarily based on air. This metropolis south of the Philippines boasts a complete of 23 waterfalls in its neighborhood, making it one of the crucial enticing vacationer locations in Mindanao, each for backpackers and vacationers alike.
Positioned within the province of Lanao del Norte, it’s the industrial heart of the south. Its title is derived from the Higaonon phrase Ilijan. The title of town initially means fortress of protection, being the location of frequent pirate and Muslim assaults throughout bygone eras. The realm was initially settled by sea dwellers earlier than being invaded by Visayan migrants from the island of Panglao within the sixteenth century, making Iligan one of many earliest Christian settlements in Mindanao.
UNDERSTAND ILIGAN CITY
Iligan Metropolis is positioned within the province of Lanao Del Sur in Area 10 Northern Mindanao. Politically, it has already separated and is run independently from the province since 2009. With forty 4 barangays, it’s categorized as a extremely urbanized metropolis—one of many thirty three such cities within the Philippines. For touring across the metropolis, Barangay Poblacion—its heart—is the really useful base of operation.
From the flat coastal west, Iligan transforms into hills and mountains—the place the waterfalls and chilly springs are positioned—as you go eastward.
Iligan has a tropical climate with rains evenly distributed all year long.
HOW TO GET TO ILIGAN CITY
The town is bounded on the north by three cities from the province of Misamis Oriental (Lugait, Manticao, Tagoloan), two from Lanao Del Sur (Kapai, Tagoloan II), and town of Cagayan De Oro. On its east is the city of Talakag from Bukidnon. Down south, it’s bordered by the municipalities of Baloi, Linamon, and Tagoloan. And on its west is Iligan Bay, the place its seaport is.
Though there aren’t any operational airports within the metropolis as of this writing, it’s nonetheless fairly accessible to vacationers wanting to go to its many waterfalls. There are quite a few methods into attending to Iligan Metropolis.
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ILIGAN VIA CAGAYAN DE ORO
Cebu Pacific Air and Philippine Airways flies to Cagayan de Oro from Manila, Iloilo, Davao, Cebu and Bacolod each day (1hour 20mins). From there, one can take a 1.5-hour bus trip (from ₱100.00) from Bulua Terminal that may immediately carry you to Iligan Metropolis.
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ILIGAN VIA OZAMIZ CITY
Cebu Pacific and Philippines Airways has each day flights from Manila and Cebu to Ozamiz (1hour 20mins). From Ozamiz, one can board a two-hour ferry from Cokialong Delivery Traces (₱200.00) that may immediately dock in Iligan Metropolis.
ILIGAN VIA CEBU CITY
There are quite a few flights to Cebu from across the Philippines and all around the world each day. From Cebu, one can then board an in a single day ferry from Cokialong Delivery Traces (₱880.00) that may drop by Iligan Metropolis.
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HOW TO GET AROUND ILIGAN CITY
Jeepneys, taxis, tricycles, habal-habals (single bikes), and karitelas or tartanillas (horse-drawn carriages) are the primary modes of transportation in Iligan Metropolis.
Minimal fare for jeepneys is ₱11.00, trendy jeeps ₱15.00, and tricycles begin at ₱7.00, relying on the place you wish to get dropped. Habal-habals are primarily used for going out of the way in which locations, haggle with the motive force earlier than boarding. Fares normally begin at round ₱25.00 upwards relying on the space you’re gonna go.
Karitelas are normally present in Poblacion and in Barangay Pala-o and Tambacan. They’ve a set route nevertheless it’s enjoyable to expertise driving one. Minimal fare is at ₱5.00 to ₱7.00 per individual.
SPEAK ILIGAN CITY
Iliganons, because the individuals of Iligan Metropolis are known as, use Cebuano as their native language. However since Iligan can also be a mixture of individuals from completely different areas—as is the case in most cities within the Philippines—there are those that are additionally fluent in Maranao, Hiligaynon, Ilocano, Chavacano, and Waray. Most locals can converse in Filipino (Tagalog) and English. 
Thank You – Salamat
Good Morning – Maayong Buntag
Good Night – Maayong Gabii
How A lot? – Tag-Pila?
The place Is… – Aha… / Hain…
WHERE TO STAY IN ILIGAN CITY
There aren’t that many lodgings and lodging in Iligan Metropolis. There aren’t any large fancy accommodations, most are easy inns and lodging homes that are normally frequented by individuals transacting enterprise within the metropolis. In a single day lodgings normally begin on the ₱300.00 vary, which is ideal for funds touring.
GO HOTELS ILIGAN 
Handle: Robinson’s Place Iligan Advanced, Brgy. Tubod
Contact Quantity: (063) 224-9599
GPS Coordinates Map: 8.218689, 124.240517 
RENE’S PENSION HOUSE / B&C PENSION HOUSE
Charges: Begins at ₱350.00 (2pax)
Handle: Andrada Compound, Roxas Ave. Ext., Brgy. Mahayahay
Contact Quantity: (063) 221-3701, (063) 221-8360
GPS Coordinates Map: 8.224294, 124.240798 
THE LOFT HOTEL
Handle: Aguinaldo cor. Ubaldo Laya St., Brgy. Pala-o
Contact Quantity: (0977) 812-9774
GPS Coordinates Map: 8.226156, 124.249188
WHERE TO EAT IN ILIGAN CITY
Whereas Iligan Metropolis isn’t actually often known as a meals vacation spot, it does supply all kinds of eating places and quick meals chains that almost all cities of its dimension have. Moreover the same old Jollibees and McDonalds, there are quite a few eating places the place vacationers can attempt native dishes and specialties. Don’t neglect to attempt the quite a few durian stalls alongside the highway too.
ARUMA COFFEE LOUNGE
Sort: Cafe; Espresso, Pizza, Pasta, Sandwiches
Opening Hours: 10:00AM to 7:00PM, Every day
Handle: Preface Constructing, De Leon cor. Burgos St., Brgy. Poblacion
Contact Quantity: (063) 221-7913
GPS Coordinates Map: 8.229359, 124.238016 
DELECTA DINER AND CAFE
Sort: Diner, Cafe; Espresso, Salad, Steaks, Rice Meals
Opening Hours: 9:00AM to 9:00PM, Every day
Handle: 16 Aguinaldo St. Ext. Palao, Poblaction
Contact Quantity: (063) 221-3397
GPS Coordinates Map: 8.227898, 124.240581 
EL CANTO GRILL AND SEAFOOD HOUSE
Sort: Restaurant, Grill Home; Rice Meals, Scorching Dishes
Opening Hours: 11:00AM to 11:30PM, Every day
Handle: Zamora cor. Lluch St., Poblacion
Contact Quantity: (063) 221-6905
GPS Coordinates Map: 8.229661, 124.240031 
FLAMOO
Sort: Burger Home; Burgers, Fries
Opening Hours: 11:00AM to eight:00PM, Every day
Handle: The Strip, Quezon Ave. Extension, Brgy. Pala-o
Contact Quantity: (063) 302-6503
GPS Coordinates Map: 8.226745, 124.249463 
JACKO’S KAN–ANAN
Sort: Restaurant; Rice Meals, Filipino Dishes
Opening Hours: 8:00AM to 9:00PM, Every day
Handle: Nationwide Freeway, Hinaplanon
Contact Quantity: (0917) 716-8773 | (063) 222-4610
GPS Coordinates Map: 8.246246, 124.262730 
TITA FANNIES LIEMPO & CHICKEN HAUS
Sort: Restaurant; Rice Meals, Lechon Dishes
Opening Hours: 9:00AM to 11:00PM, Every day
Handle: Zamora St., Brgy. Poblacion
Contact Quantity: (063) 223-1899
GPS Coordinates Map: 8.229668, 124.239850
WHAT TO SEE & DO IN ILIGAN CITY
Iligan Metropolis is dwelling to, arguably, the nation’s most well-known waterfall, the Maria Cristina Falls. However in addition to this big of a waterfall, it is usually dwelling to twenty two different falls which might be additionally to not be missed. The town isn’t dubbed because the Metropolis of Majestic Waterfalls for nothing.
The town additionally has a few different points of interest that vacationers and backpackers would discover fascinating, like its church, the nation’s former presidents’ ancestral home, museums, parks, and chilly springs.
With extra time, one may also discover the close by coastal city of Linamon, if one is inclined to go beaching. For the braver souls, the Islamic Metropolis of Marawi can also be simply an hour trip away by way of fastened route vans.
MACAPAGAL-MACARAEG ANCESTRAL HOUSE
Handle: Brgy. Buruun
Opening Hours:
Contact Quantity: (063) 223-6992
GPS Coordinates Map: 8.191245, 124.178911 
TIMOGA SPRINGS
Handle: Sitio Timoga, Brgy. Buruun
Contact Quantity: (063) 223-6993
Entrance Price: ₱50.00
Opening Hours: 6:00AM to 10:00PM
GPS Coordinates Map: 8.191261, 124.179791 
MIMBALOT FALLS
Handle: Purok 3, Mimbalot Buruun
Contact Quantity: (0926) 422-4206
Entrance Price: ₱50.00
Opening Hours: 7:00AM to five:00PM, Every day
GPS Coordinates Map: 8.180352, 124.170405 
CENTENNIAL PARK
Handle: Butuan-CDO-Iligan Street, Sitio Mapalad, Brgy. Dalipuga
Opening Hours: 8:00AM to 9:30PM, Every day
Entrance Price: Free
GPS Coordinates Map: 8.320084, 124.247993 
DALIPUGA FALLS
Handle: Sitio Kalubihon, Brgy. Dalipuga
Entrance Price: Free
GPS Coordinates Map: 8.309556, 124.275358 
KALUBIHON FALLS
Handle: Sitio Kalubihon, Brgy. Dalipuga
Entrance Price: Free
GPS Coordinates Map: 8.301818, 124.275002 
PAMPAM FALLS
Handle: Sitio Kalubihon, Brgy. Dalipuga
Entrance Price: Free
GPS Coordinates Map: 8.309137, 124.278200 
DODIONGAN FALLS
Handle: Brgy. Digkilaan
Entrance Price: Free
GPS Coordinates Map: 8.271956, 124.313459 
TINAGO FALLS
Handle: Agus River, Brgy. Ditucalan
Opening Hours: 7:00AM to five:00PM, Every day
Entrance Price: ₱30.00
GPS Coordinates Map: 8.159290, 124.185992 
HINDANG CAVE
Handle: Brgy. Hindang
GPS Coordinates Map: 
HINDANG FALLS
Handle: Brgy. Hindang
GPS Coordinates Map: 8.306739, 124.340963 
MARIA CRISTINA FALLS
Handle: NPC Nature’s Park, Maria Cristina
Opening Hours: 9:00AM to 4:00PM, Every day
Entrance Price: ₱25.00 Children | ₱35.00 Grownup
Contact Quantity: (063) 221-3988 | (063) 221-9032 to 33
GPS Coordinates Map: 8.183349, 124.194256 
ILIGAN CATHEDRAL
Handle: Quezon Avenue, Brgy. Poblacion
Contact Quantity: (063) 221-5325 | (063) 221-3285
GPS Coordinates Map: 8.229298, 124.239465 
MONTANER BEACH
Handle: Brgy. Mago-ong, Linamon
Entrance Price: Free
GPS Coordinates Map: 8.185341, 124.156700 
MARAWI CITY
Handle: Marawi Metropolis, Lanao Del Sur
GPS Coordinates Map: 8.003094, 124.285078
Iligan Metropolis shouldn’t be as touristy as a few of the extra well-known vacationer locations within the Philippines. There are just a few shops promoting souvenirs however one can nonetheless carry dwelling a bit of Iligan Metropolis through its native delicacies.
CHEDING’S PEANUTS
Handle: 25-A Sabayle St., Iligan Metropolis
Opening Hours: 8:00AM to five:00PM
Contact Quantity: (063) 221-5164
GPS Coordinates Map: 8.231056, 124.235389 
PINAKURAT VINEGAR
Handle: Greengold Connoisseur, 5 Sparrow Rd., Isabel Village, Brgy. Pala-o
Contact Quantity: (063) 222-0809
GPS Coordinates Map: 8.227150, 124.256463
FESTIVALS IN ILIGAN CITY
Iligan Metropolis has an annual pageant within the type of Diyandi Pageant. Celebrated each September, it’s a month-long celebration devoted to town’s patron, St. Michael. Anticipate commerce festivals, avenue dancing, live shows, and different occasions resulting in the ultimate pageant week.
DIYANDI FESTIVAL
Location: Quezon Avenue, Iligan Metropolis
Schedule: Each September
ILIGAN CITY TOURIST SPOT MAP
ILIGAN CITY SAMPLE ITINERARY
The same old three-day trip is sufficient to cowl many of the vacationer spots in Iligan Metropolis. However it could be splendid if one may keep for a minimum of 5 days to unfold one’s waterfalling adventures way more thinly. Visiting town’s waterfalls normally comes with a good quantity of climbing and it does get tiring if one plans to visits greater than three falls in a single day.
► DAY ONE
Morning arrival in Iligan by way of Cebu, Ozamiz, or Cagayan de Oro
Examine in at Lodge (go away your luggage on the foyer if early verify in shouldn’t be allowed)
Breakfast at any close by carinderia or restaurant
Go to Maria Cristina Falls and Nature Park
Lunch at any close by Carinderia or Restaurant
Go to Tinago Falls
Go to Mimbalot Falls
Dinner at Tita Fannies Liempo and Hen Haus
► DAY TWO
Breakfast at any close by Carinderia or Restaurant
Go to Dalipuga Falls
Go to Pampam Falls
Go to Kalubihon Falls
Late lunch at any close by carinderia or restaurant
Afternoon and sundown at Centennial Park
Go to the Iligan Cathedral
Dinner at Jacko’s Kan-Anan
► DAY THREE
Early Lodge Examine Out – I counsel you permit your luggage the foyer first
Breakfast at any close by carinderia or restaurant
Go to Dodiongan Falls
Go to Macapagal-Macaraeg Ancestral Home
Go to Timoga Sizzling Spring
Late lunch at any close by carinderia or restaurant
Depart from Iligan Metropolis END OF 3-DAY ITINERARY
► DAY FOUR – EXTENDED ITINERARY
Early Lodge Examine Out – I counsel you permit your luggage the foyer first
Breakfast at any close by carinderia or restaurant
Go to Linamon Seaside
Depart for Marawi Metropolis
Go to KM Zero
Go to Mindanao State College
Lunch on the Mindanao State College
Go to Aga Khan Museum
Go to the Capitol Mosque
Go to Padian Market
Go to the Darangen Dolls Retailer
Go to the Mindanao Islamic Heart Mosque
Return to Iligan Metropolis earlier than 5PM
Dinner at any close by carinderia or restaurant
Depart from Iligan Metropolis END OF 4-DAY ITINERARY
UPDATED AS OF OCTOBER 25, 2022