Bukidnon, officially the Province of Bukidnon, is a landlocked province in the Philippines located in the Northern Mindanao Region. Its capital is the city of Malaybalay. Bukidnon, known for being the food basket of Northern Mindanao, has been a major producer of rice and corn in the region. But more than being a landscape of greeneries. It is also a wonderland bursting with rich cultural heritage, mesmerizing natural sights, and incredible adventures.
It may not have the usual relaxing beach panorama that many city dwellers love, but Bukidnon is filled with breathtaking wonders where you’ll find the healthy respite you need. On top of that is calming cool weather, making it an ideal summer destination.
Take advantage of Bukidnon’s endless hiking opportunities. It is an ideal place for trail hikers and mountain climbers thrilled for all sorts of mountaineering opportunities, regardless of the climb is easy or challenging. There are some majestic mountains like Kitanglad Mountain, Mt.Dulang Dulang, Mt. Capistrano in Malaybalay, etc.
Even though Bukidnon is considered a landlocked province, it still has beautiful bodies of waters that you would want to explore, there are also numerous spring, lakes, and rivers where you can soak up a relaxing vibe. Truly a paradise bursting with natural wonders, there are also many caves in Bukidnon for you to explore.
Many people visit the province to quench their thirst for fun and adventure caving. The Kaamulan grounds in Malaybalay, Bluewater caves in Quezon, and Sumalsag Caves in Manolo Fortich.
There is also an exhilarating ride at Dahilayan Adventure Park. One of their main attraction is their 840-meter zipline, the longest dual zipline in Asia. Dahilayan Adventure Park also offers other extreme rides for adrenaline junkies, including flying Lizard Canopy Glider, Python Roller Zip ride, Tower of Power Ropes, and Skytower Base Jump. It is best to try these and other exciting activities with your family and friends.
Don’t forget also to visit the pineapple plantation at Camp Phillips in Manolo Fortich and the Monastery of Transfiguration located in Bukidnon’s capital city, the monastery has been a popular wedding destination because of its magnificent design. Here, you can also buy Bukidnon’s best treats such as the Monk’s peanut butter and Monk’s Blend Coffee.
If your idea of a getaway is trying out exciting activities in a lovely place with the company of great people, visit Bukidnon and discover the beauty of this Highland paradise in the heart of Mindanao with those amazing tourist spots and activities.
How to get in Bukidnon?
Being the landlocked province that Bukidnon is, there are no direct commercial flights to the province despite the availability of public and private airstrips there. If you wish to reach Bukidnon via air, you can get flights to Cagayan de Oro instead and travel by land from there. From Cagayan de Oro, all it takes is just an hour and a half to travel straight to Malaybalay, Bukidnon’s capital city, by bus. If you are coming from Davao City, there are also buses bound to Bukidnon via the town of Salawagan with an estimated travel time of three and a half hours. You can also hire jeepneys and vans from Cagayan de Oro or Davao if you are a huge traveling pack.
A cheaper alternative is to travel by sea. Similar to traveling by air, the closest you can get to Bukidnon is through Cagayan De Oro City. The Port of Cagayan is the closest seaport to the province. From there, you can travel by land to reach the cities and municipalities of Bukidnon. Several ferry services offer sea travels to Cagayan de Oro from Manila, Cebu, Bohol, Iloilo, and Camiguin.