Iligan Metropolis is called the Metropolis of Majestic Waterfalls. It’s not a declare based mostly on air. This metropolis south of the Philippines boasts a complete of 23 waterfalls in its neighborhood, making it probably the most 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 the town initially means fortress of protection, being the positioning of frequent pirate and Muslim assaults throughout bygone eras. The world 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.
HOW TO GET TO ILIGAN CITY
Iligan Metropolis is situated within the province of Lanao del Norte in Mindanao. 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.
VIA CAGAYAN DE ORO
Cebu Pacific, AirAsia Zest and PAL Specific flies to Cagayan de Oro from Manila, Iloilo, Davao, Cebu and Bacolod day by day (1hour 20mins). From there, one can take a 1.5-hour bus journey (₱90.00) from Bulua Terminal that will straight land you in Iligan Metropolis.
VIA OZAMIZ CITY
Cebu Pacific and PAL Specific has day by day flights from Manila and Cebu to Ozamiz (1hour 20mins). From Ozamiz, one can board a two-hour ferry from Cokialong Transport Traces (₱200.00) that will straight dock in Iligan Metropolis.
VIA CEBU CITY
There are quite a few flights to Cebu from everywhere in the world day by day. From Cebu, one can then board an in a single day ferry from Cokialong Transport Traces (₱880.00) that will drop by Iligan Metropolis.
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SPEAK ILIGAN CITY
Iliganons, because the folks of Iligan Metropolis are referred to as, use Cebuano as their native dialect. However since Iligan can also be a mixture of folks from totally 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…
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 Php8.00 whereas tricycles begin at ₱7.00, relying on the place you wish to get dropped. Habal-habal’s are primarily used for going out of the best way locations, haggle with the driving 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 however it’s enjoyable to expertise driving one. Minimal fare is at ₱5.00 to ₱7.00 per particular person.
WHERE TO STAY IN ILIGAN CITY
There aren’t that many lodgings and lodging in Iligan Metropolis. There aren’t any massive fancy resorts, most are easy inns and lodging homes that are normally frequented by folks transacting enterprise within the metropolis. In a single day lodgings normally begin on the Php300.00 vary, which is ideal for finances touring.
GO HOTELS ILIGAN 
Handle: Robinson’s Place Iligan Complicated, 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 referred to as a meals vacation spot, it does provide 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 street 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 the nation’s arguably most well-known waterfall, the Maria Cristina Falls. However moreover this large of a waterfall, it is usually dwelling to 22 different falls which are additionally to not be missed. Town isn’t dubbed because the Metropolis of Majestic Waterfalls for nothing.
Town additionally has a few different sights that vacationers and backpackers would discover attention-grabbing, like its church, the nation’s former presidents’ ancestral home, museums, some parks and chilly springs.
With extra time, one may 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 journey away through mounted route vans.
CENTENNIAL PARK
Handle: Butuan-CDO-Iligan Street, Sitio Mapalad, Brgy. Dalipuga
Opening Hours: 8:00AM to 9:30PM, Every day
Entrance Charge: Free
GPS Coordinates Map: 8.320084, 124.247993 
HINDANG CAVE
Handle: Brgy. Hindang
GPS Coordinates Map: 
ILIGAN CATHEDRAL
Handle: Quezon Avenue, Brgy. Poblacion
Contact Quantity: (063) 221-5325 | (063) 221-3285
GPS Coordinates Map: 8.229298, 124.239465 
MACAPAGAL-MACARAEG ANCESTRAL HOUSE
Handle: Brgy. Buruun
Opening Hours:
Contact Quantity: (063) 223-6992
GPS Coordinates Map: 8.191245, 124.178911 
MONTANER BEACH
Handle: Brgy. Mago-ong, Linamon
Entrance Charge: Free
GPS Coordinates Map: 8.185341, 124.156700 
TIMOGA SPRINGS
Handle: Sitio Timoga, Brgy. Buruun
Contact Quantity: (063) 223-6993
Entrance Charge: ₱50.00
Opening Hours: 6:00AM to 10:00PM
GPS Coordinates Map: 8.191261, 124.179791 
DALIPUGA FALLS
Handle: Sitio Kalubihon, Brgy. Dalipuga
Entrance Charge: Free
GPS Coordinates Map: 8.309556, 124.275358 
DODIONGAN FALLS
Handle: Brgy. Digkilaan
Entrance Charge: Free
GPS Coordinates Map: 8.271956, 124.313459 
HINDANG FALLS
Handle: Brgy. Hindang
GPS Coordinates Map: 8.306739, 124.340963 
KALUBIHON FALLS
Handle: Sitio Kalubihon, Brgy. Dalipuga
Entrance Charge: Free
GPS Coordinates Map: 8.301818, 124.275002 
MARIA CRISTINA FALLS
Handle: NPC Nature’s Park, Maria Cristina
Opening Hours: 9:00AM to 4:00PM, Every day
Entrance Charge: ₱25.00 Youngsters | ₱35.00 Grownup
Contact Quantity: (063) 221-3988 | (063) 221-9032 to 33
GPS Coordinates Map: 8.183349, 124.194256 
MIMBALOT FALLS
Handle: Purok 3, Mimbalot Buru-un
Contact Quantity: (0926) 422-4206
Entrance Charge: ₱50.00
Opening Hours: 7:00AM to five:00PM, Every day
GPS Coordinates Map: 8.180352, 124.170405 
PAMPAM FALLS
Handle: Sitio Kalubihon, Brgy. Dalipuga
Entrance Charge: Free
GPS Coordinates Map: 8.309137, 124.278200 
TINAGO FALLS
Handle: Agus River, Brgy. Ditucalan
Opening Hours: 7:00AM to five:00PM, Every day
Entrance Charge: ₱30.00
GPS Coordinates Map: 8.159290, 124.185992 
MARAWI CITY
Handle: Marawi Metropolis, Lanao Del Sur
GPS Coordinates Map: 8.003094, 124.285078
Iligan Metropolis will not be as touristy as a number of the extra well-known vacationer locations within the Philippines. There are just a few shops promoting souvenirs however one can nonetheless deliver dwelling a chunk of Iligan Metropolis via 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 Gourmand, 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 competition within the type of Diyandi Pageant. Celebrated each September, it’s a month-long celebration devoted to the town’s patron, St. Michael. Anticipate commerce festivals, avenue dancing, concert events and different occasions resulting in the ultimate competition 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 might be preferrred if one may keep for no less than 5 days to unfold one’s waterfalling adventures rather more thinly. Visiting the town’s waterfalls normally comes with a good quantity of mountain climbing and it does get tiring if one plans to visits greater than three falls in a single day.
DAY 1
Morning arrival in Iligan through Cebu, Ozamiz or Cagayan de Oro
Examine in at Resort (go away your luggage on the foyer if early examine in will not 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 Home
DAY 2
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 3
Early Resort Examine Out – I recommend you allow 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 4 – EXTENDED ITINERARY
Early Resort Examine Out – I recommend you allow your luggage the foyer first
Breakfast at any close by Carinderia or Restaurant
Go to Linamon Seashore
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
