WATCH creatures of all kinds
in a haven they call home.
92 AGUSAN MARSH WILDLIFE SANCTUARY
Where
Agusan Marsh, Agusan del Sur
Best time to go
Year-round destination.
How to get there
From Davao City, Butuan,
and Surigao del Sur, take a bus
to San Fancisco.
Take a ride to Barangay
Caimpugan.
From there, a small motorized
boat will bring you to the heart
of the marsh.
What to wear
Comfortable clothes,
sensible shoes.
How much will it cost
A day tour costs Php1,500 plus
Php1,000 for the guide.
What to expect
One of the country’s largest
freshwater catch basins.
Shallow lakes and ponds.
The refuge of the rare
Rufous-lored kingfisher,
Oriental Darter, Spotted Imperial
pigeon, Purple Swamp hen,
and the Philippine hawk.
Habitat of wild ducks, herons,
and egrets.
SCALE the heights of spirituality,
a point of prayer and meditation.
93 BUD BONGAO
Where
Bongao, Tawi-Tawi Province
How to get there
Fly from Manila, Cebu, or Davao
to Zamboanga City. Then, take
another flight to Sanga-Sanga
Airport. From there, ride a
tricycle to Bongao. There are
also ferry trips from Zamboanga
to Bongao 3 times a week.
What to expect
A mountain held sacred by
Filipino Muslims of Tawi-Tawi.
From the summit, a wondrous
view of the Sulu Sea and a faint
outline of Malaysia.
132 MINDANAO FUN 101
Best time to go
Year-round destination.
An early morning climb
is recommended.
What to wear
Comfortable clothes,
trekking footwear.
How much will it cost
There are no standard rates
for guides, but your generosity
will be greatly appreciated.
ECO-ADVENTURE 133