SQUASH MOUNTAIN

NAME: Squash Mountain

LOCATION: Maraymaray, Don Carlos, Bukidnon

FEATURES: Squash mountain is named after a squash where its form resembles.  The mountain, estimated to be 400 meter high, is situated among sugarcane and pineapple fields in Maraymaray, Don Carlos, Bukidnon. Being isolated from among its surrounding hills makes it a prominent view added its unique squash-like form. 

GANTUNGAN FALLS

 Name: Gantungan Falls

Location: CEDAR (Center for Ecological Development and Recreation), IMpalutao, Impasugong, Bukidnon

Features: Gantungan Falls is one of the major cascades of CEDAR, Impalutao, Impasugong, Bukidnon. The mighty waterfall measures 30 feet high. It cascades among gigantic rock walls that sandwich Gantungan River. Usual trek in CEDAR makes one see Gantungan Falls topview. Adventurers, however, risk to river trek to see the falls in its full glory. Swimming is even required to get through the deep still portion of the river. Among salient features of the falls are its compact drop, the cavern at the base of the falls and the clear water drops that curtain the cavern.

THE 20 MUST-VISIT DESTINATIONS IN BUKIDNON

Bukidnon is well endowed with natural scenic spots. Its vast land area possesses diverse tourist spots, both natural and manmade. Bukidnon is best visited not only during summer season but all year round. Whether you are an outdoorsy person or just a mere vacationist, here are the 20 tourist destinations in my home province I recommend. 

MOUNTAINS

MT. KITANGLAD. The fourth highest mountain in the country is the most famous peak in Bukidnon. Towering at 2,889 meters ASL, this ASEAN Heritage site possesses a stunning landscape and magnificent view of its neighboring peaks. The easiest jump-off is in Sitio Intavas, la Fortuna, Impasugong. 

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PANININGAWAN FALLS

 NAME: Paniningawan Falls

LOCATION: Mt. Kalatungan Range, Talakag, Bukidnon (via Kaulayanan, Lirongan, Talakag)

FEATURES: Paniningawan Falls is approximately 100-meter high waterfall amazingly hidden in verdant wall of Mt. Kalatungan Range in Talakag Area. The falls is accessible via Sitio Kaulayanan in Brgy. Lirongan through non-jokingly 5 hour trek crossing through rivers and ridges, in which two hours is spent for river trekking. The falls streams down to Manupali na Maliga (Red River), which meets Manupali na Maputi (White River) in an intersection locally known as Sabangan. There is no established trail going to the falls.

SITIO KAULAYANAN

Carrot plantation with Kitanglad Range on background

NAME: Sitio Kaulayanan

LOCATION: Barangay Lirongan, Talakag, Bukidnon

FEATURES: Kaulayanan is a sitio of Brgy. Lirongan, Talakag, Bukidnon. This small Talaandig community is perfectly situated at the foothills of Mt. Kalatungan Range directly facing Mt. Kitanglad Range. The cool mountain weather makes the village suitable to high valued crops. While in Kaulayanan, the barangays of Basac and Kibanggay in Lantapan are clearly visible. The ordinary setting of the village is already stunning. The amazing landscape, the contours and symmetry of vegetable gardens are just few reasons why I fell in love with the place. 

NASULI SPRING RESORT

NAME: NASULI SPRING RESORT

LOCATION: NASULI, PUROK 1, BANGCUD, MALAYBALAY CITY

FEATURES: Nasuli Spring Resort is a natural pool located in serene forested area of Purok 1, Brgy. Bangcud, Malaybalay City. The resort is just 500 meters away from national highway. The cool, clear and calm pool has random springs gushing from holes of different depth, the deepest being 31 feet. Its original soil flooring is left untouched to preserve its natural feel.

MT. KALATUNGAN CLIMBING GUIDE

Mt. Kalatungan (purple blue) and Mt. Ragang (blue, far right) viewed from Mt. Kitanglad

Mt Kalatungan, a.k.a Catatungan, is a volcanic mountain in Bukidnon, Northern Mindanao. PHIVOLCS has no recorded eruptions of this stratovolcano, yet classified potentially active. The mountain range stretches along the areas of Valencia, Maramag, Talakag and Pangantucan. The prominent summits are Kilakiron in Valencia and the twin Kalatungan and Lumpanag summits most accessible in Pangantucan.

Mt. Kalatungan, towering 2,880 meters ASL, is the fifth highest peak of the country (contrary to the previous claims as the sixth highest). The mountain is a home to Philippine Eagle and other precious endangered species.