Dioyo River in Sapang Dalaga, Misamis Occidental, is famed for its emerald-green waters, lush mangrove sanctuary, and enchanting river cruise. The journey features bioluminescent plankton, a visit to the Caluya Shrine with its 55-foot Christ the Redeemer statue, and breathtaking sunset views of Murcielagos Bay.
Category: 02-Mindanao-Scrim
Lake Nunungan, nestled in Mount Inayawan Range Natural Park, boasts pristine waters and lush surroundings, making it a serene escape for nature lovers. Home to diverse wildlife and a rich aquatic ecosystem, the lake offers peaceful boat rides while promoting sustainable ecotourism.
The critically-endangered hawksbill turtles frequently return to the shores of Magsaysay, Misamis Oriental, to lay their eggs, leading the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) to designate the area as a critical habitat. These turtles are vital to marine biodiversity, and conservation efforts protect their nesting sites, offering a rare chance to witness hatchlings make their way to the sea.
One of the world’s biggest flowers reaching 80cm in diameter, this endangered beauty is best enjoyed from a distance because of its distinct pungent scent. Sightings of this rare bloom have been recorded in the municipalities of Baungon and Lantapan, Bukidnon, at the foot of the Mt. Kitanglad Range Natural Park.