Mount Carmel Butuan National Museum

TOURIST’S SPOTS
Agusan Del Norte
 Bitaog Centennial Tree
The Bitaog Centennial Tree located in the coastal community of
Caloc-an, Magallanes, Agusan del Norte is believed to be
standing for more than 500 years, long before the Spaniards
discovered the Philippines.
The Bitaog Centennial Tree existed approximately before the year
1523 based on existing set of maps which shows the island of
Mindanao with its Northeastern side named “Bitau” and “Batauo”,
undoubtly referring to the Bitaog tree, as it was then the custom
of Filipinos to name places after the trees, rocks, mountains and
sometimes animals.
Local historian Florante More, who nominated the Bitaog tree
(Calophyllum inophyllum) as the oldest tree in 1998, said the
trunk of the tree measures 290 centimeters in diameter.
Location: AGUSAN DEL NORTE, DISCOVER MINDANAO, MAGALLANES
 Bolihon Beach
Bolihon Beach is one of the most popular tourist
spots in Agusan del Norte on its coast facing the
Butuan Bay. It is a long stretch of white sand mixed
with coral beach decorated with trees arrayed with
cottages. The gradually sloping seabed with crystal
clear waters is good for swimming. One of the most
visited spot on the beach is the Bolihon Point
Cliff which is actually a rock formation that forms a
plain surface. It is the site where most visitors go for
cliff jumping while others just admire the beautiful
horizon with the sound of the splashing waves as it
meets the rock formations.
Location: Bolihon Beach is located in Carmen,
Agusan del Norte.
 Vinapor Blue Water Resort
On the northern part of Agusan del Norte, near the
borders of Misamis Oriental, is a blissful resort
perched on a rocky shore facing the Butuan Bay,
the Vinapor Blue Water Resort. This is an ideal site for
barkada outing or weekend getaway for families. The
resort has wide pools, an awesome man-made pool
on a cave, cottages perched on the stone cliffs,
concrete pathways to explore the area, and even
interesting sculptures of Jurrasic Animals. The area is
surrounded with trees covered by bermuda grass
while the waters on the shores are crystal clear
perfect for swimming, snorkeling and cliff diving.
Location: Vinapor Blue Water Resort is situated in
Carmen, Agusan del Norte.
 Tagnote Falls
Tagnote Falls is one of the known tourist spots in Agusan
del Norte favored by the locals. The 20-foot high waterfall
cascades on a rock cliff down the 10 square meters wide
basin which is about 3-foot deep. The wide and refreshing
basin or plunge pool can accommodate about 20 people
bathing at a time. The lush trees around the falls serves as
shades for the visitors while the flat boulders serves as
picnic or resting grounds.
Location: Tagnote Falls is located in Sitio Tagnote,
Barangay San Antonio, Remedios T. Romualdez, Agusan
del Norte.
 Sak-a Falls
Sak-a Falls is another famous waterfall found in
Agusan del Norte. It is a 3-tier waterfall with
refreshing and crystal clear waters surrounded by
lush greenery. The first waterfall basin is not an ideal
site for swimming since the waters most of the time is
too strong. However, it is an ideal spot for those
seeking more fun since some visitors enjoy waterfall
sliding down the basin below it but this is only for the
physically fit and brave one’s. On the other hand, the
second and third waterfall basin are the best ones for
cliff jumping and swimming since it is indeed deep
and refreshingly cool.
Location: Sak-a Falls is situated in Barangay San
Antonio, Remedios T. Romualdez, Agusan del Norte.
Balangay Shrine Museum
Balangay Shrine Museum is one of the best tourist
attractions in Agusan del Norte where history geeks
would love to visit. It is a small open-air museum
which houses one out of the nine balangay’s, an old
wooden boat, discovered on 1970’s by the local
treasure hunters. The balangay is said to be more
than 300 years old which measures 15 meters long
and 3 meters wide. Other displays inside the museum
includes wooden coffins, human skulls, hunting tools,
pots, ceramics and other items.
Location: Balangay Shrine Museum is situated in
Libertad, Butuan City, Agusan del Norte.
 Higanteng Bato
Giant Rock or commonly referred to “Higanteng Bato”
is one of the popular landmarks in Agusan del Norte.
It is indeed a giant and the largest boulder rock in the
province which measures 124 meters in
circumference, 54.13-foot high and 31-meter wide.
Under the rock is a flowing clean and refreshing
stream. There’s not that much thing to do on site but
to admire this gigantic rock and the surrounding
greenery.
Location: Higanteng Bato falls is located in Sitio
Pirada, Barangay del Pilar, Cabadbaran City, Agusan
del Norte.
 Mount Carmel View
Deck and Park
Mount Carmel View Deck and Park, formerly known
as Marcos Park, is one of the best sightseeing
destinations in the province of Agusan del Norte. It
is a park located at the one of the highest peaks in
the province with an elevation of 810 meters above
sea level. The top offers fascinating views of rolling
mountains covered with greens, the vast sea and
shorelines of Agusan del Norte and Caraga Region,
hence it is called as the “Show Window of Caraga“.
Location: Mount Carmel View Deck and Park is
located in Carmen, Agusan del Norte.
 Mount Mayapay
Mount Mayapay is one of the most popular hiking
destinations in the province of Agusan del Norte. The
mountain is standing 675 meters above sea level with
its fascinating table-head summit. The trek from the
trail head to the peak of the mountain is about 2 hours
following a gradually meandering rough road. The
“difficult” part of the journey is the climb near the
peak where it is very steep and visitors may literally
crawl up most of the time. As a reward, the peak
offers a breath-taking view of the plains and rolling
mountains of Agusan del Norte, Butuan Bay and
Agusan River.
Location: Mount Mayapay is located in Butuan City,
Agusan del Norte.