Located in the northern part of the Mindanao region, Bukidnon is a province enclosed with lands thus calling it a landlocked region. The capital city of Bukidnon is Malaybalay City. Surrounding the province clockwise starting from the north are, Misamis Oriental, Agusan del Sur, Davao del Norte, Cotabato, Lanao del Sur, and Lanao del Norte.
As considered by Filipinos, Bukidnon is the food basket of the Philippines. The land is so much conducive for its agricultural industry.
To get to bukidnon, one must travel by means of land. Common starting place is Cagayan de Oro which is in the Misamis Oriental area. Commuters can also benefit from wide range of transportation from Ceres bus to Van hires.
It has two important landmarks, Mt. Kitanglad and Pulangi River. Mt. Kitanglad is 2,955 meters above sea level. Pulangi on the other hand, transverses throught the northeastern and southern part of the province towards the Rio Grande of Mindanao.
The climate in Bukidnon usually ranges from a dry and to no dry at all. The northern part has no pronounced rain period but relatively dry during the months of November to May. On the southern part, the climate is with no dry season. Driest area is Baungon, while the wettest is the Calabugao plain. Climate is relatively cool and humid throughout the year.
Bukidnon is known as the watershed of Mindanao. It is endowed with six major river systems namely: Pulangi, Tagoloan, Cagayan, Manupli, Muleta and Bobonawan Rivers.
If you’re visiting Bukidnon, you may want to check the following first and then plan the trip well.
The Monastery of the Benedictine Monks or also known popularly as the Monastery of the Transfiguration. Located in the hills of Barangay San Jose in Malaybalay City. This pyramid chapel was designed by the late national artist Leandro Locsin.
Kaamulan festival is an ethnic cultural festivity held annually in Malaybalay City, Bukidnon from the second half of February to March 10, also the foundation day of Bukidnon.
Kaamulan came from the Binukid word “amul” meaning to gather. It is a datuship ritual, could be a wedding ceremony, a thanksgiving festiva during harvest time, a peace pact, or any ancient religious gatherings.
Since it is located away from any coastal area, Bukidnon boast resorts that gives you a mountainous ambience.
A perfect place for the discerning travelers to rest and unwind, the place has a temperate breeze, green landscape and lush vegetation that calm the mind and relax the eyes and body. Our five spring water pools strategically located at cool places in the Resort help achieve that.
Mangima Spring Resort, a local government-initiated project. The resort comprises approximately 6 hectares. Presently, the resort has four operational swimming pools. It is deal for family gatherings, horse back riding, seminars and relaxation since the site is surrounded with hills and mountains.
The Edlimar Spring Resort, located at Barangay Tubigon, Maramag; Edlimar Farm and Spring Resort is quite a tourist attraction boasting of several pools both for children and adults. Facilities within the resort include the floating cottage, bamboo cottages for overnight stay, open cottages of different sizes, a concrete and exclusive cottage with swimming pool, a native kiosk, concrete and native picnic tables and cooking space. Very ideal for family gatherings and group picnics. This 10-hectare farm and spring resort also contains fish ponds and a display of fauna for educational benefit. An open chapel at a secluded site gives one a solitary moment for prayer amidst the sound of cool, running waters.
A municipal-owned resort located in Bolayok, Poblacion, Dangcagan, Lucky 9 Resort offers a refreshing venue for families and cliques to enjoy a swim or simply laze around in the spirit of togetherness.
Luan-Laun resort in Poblacion, Quezon, Bukidnon is also a municipal-owned resort which used to be the popular destination in the southern area of the province, before MGM and Edlimar Farm and Spring Resort, and many others which sprouted in the resort industry.
The Ver Overview Nature & Culture Park has a viewing deck which provides travelers with an elevated, panoramic view of Bukidnon’s beautiful rolling hills and mountains.
Considered as the biggest pineapple plantation in the Far East, the vast tracks of pineapple-laden lands of DMPI are a major attraction of the Municipality of Manolo Fortich. DMPI was Incorporated in 1926 and is one of the oldest and largest agro-industrial firms in the Philippines. While DMPI’s agricultural operation, purportedly the largest in Bukidnon, is straddled in the four towns of Manolo Fortich, Sumilao, Impasug-ong and Libona, its cannery is located in Bugo, Cagayan de Oro. A majority of its products is exported to the USA, Europe, the Middle East, and other parts of Asia.
For ultimate adventure seekers, Bukidnon opened Asia’s Longest Dual Cable Zipline at the Dahilayan Adventure Park in Manolo Fortich with cables stretching to 840 meters.
Looking to experience the greatest adventure of your life? Be among the first to brave Asia's Longest Dual Zipline and fly like Superman from a launch point at 4,700 feet above sea level. With speeds of up to 90 kph, zoom through lush greenery and breathtaking views only found in the mountains of Dahilayan. Guaranteed safe and fun for every age, Zipzone has become the ultimate adventure destination for young and old alike. Since its opening in September 2009, Zipzone has been visited to over a thousand enthusiasts, including a courageous 2 year old and a 77 year old grandpa.
Being the food basket of Mindanao, Bukidnon is also known for being the pineapple capital in Asia. Which means, it has lots and lots of delicacies derives from the tasty fruit: pineapple pie, tart, jam, piñasitas, and many more. And not just pineapple, Bukidnon is also known for its Binaki.
It’s made from ground corn mixed with milk, sugar, and other ingredients. It is wrapped with a corn skin and folded in a form of a frog. In local dialect “baki" means frog, “binaki” would sound like becoming a frog or frog-like. Again, the only connection with the food and the frog is how the corn wrap being folded.
Many fruits are also harvested in Bukidnon, ranging from banana, mango, organic cardava and even durian, and a lot lot more.
Bukidnon is really one of those places the Philippines has to offer.
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