Iligan Tourism Triangle : Down steps to the Hidden Falls

Taken last August 2011

Iligan City's Tinago Falls which is literally translated to "Hidden Falls"  is one of the easy to access tourist attraction. My kuya told me during my first visit here while on our way, he said that  it's really a hidden paradise of beauty and wonder. It's very remarkable to witness such delighting waters which is very arousing and inviting especially to someone who wants to be relieved from the stress from work or schooling.

WAT 1.0 and Iligan Bloggers on their fun walk to Tinago Falls

Going there, you have to walk few meters from the main road. It's fun because it will surely stretch your muscles and prepares you for your diving and swimming once you reach the destination. Of course, Its happier when you are with your family or friends. 

About 500 steps of the staircase going down to Tinago Falls.

After a few minutes, you will reach a staircase going down. Few walks , you will hear the sound of the falling water. I was very excited and pumped up to move faster. And then...

Many Tourist and Locals come to Tinago falls. The water is very refreshing
 and it reconnects you with nature.

And when you finally see the falls, surely, you can say with great conviction, it was all worth the walk - all worth the wait.

Taken September 2012

If you don't know how to swim, they have available life jackets and if you also want to go near the waterfall, they also have a bamboo raft.

Estimated Cost:( Per Person)
Life Jacket - P20.00
Raft Fee - P10.00

They also have cottages at around 50 pesos where you can sit down, have a chat and eat together.

Hot to get here? You can visit this link for more info.

Tinago Falls is Part of the Tourism Triangle of Iligan City where you can visit with a 1 Day Itinerary.
Visit these places and surely your 1-Day stay Iligan Is More fun! :)

Maria Christina Falls and Nature's Park
Mimbalot Falls and Iligan Paradise Resort and Nature's Park

If you need help, you can always contact the tourism office of Iligan City:

Contact Details:
City Tourism Office
Bahay Salakot
Buhanginan Hills, Pala-o
Iligan City 9200
Philippines
Tel No: +63 (063) 221-3426
Email: iligancitytourism@yahoo.com

Visit the Official Iligan Website for more info: www.iligan.gov.ph or CLICK HERE.

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Iligan Tourism Triangle: My Military Camp Awesomeness Experience

A friend of mine once said that when they hear of Mindanao, they would often imagine it as a vast jungle or forest where military and rebels come in combat. It must be a very exaggerated view but what the news and media is trying to portray is actually different when you come and visit to the Land of Promise - Mindanao. 

So, now, let me bring you into the richness of my experience about the city of waterfalls - ILIGAN CITY, PHILIPPINES!

Our first stop would be at the 2nd Mechanized Infantry Brigade, LAD, PA at Barangay Maria Cristina! Since I believe that people usually hear combat, action and to be exaggerated we hear the word "war". So, why not let us take a view of what's really inside the military camp and take a snap tour and begin to understand it better.

Col. Aldred L. Limoso welcomed us and gave us some treats. He gave a briefing on what we can do here and what are there usual routines while inside the camp. Not only this, they are also coordinating with the City tourism office so people can come here to have field trips and view the beauty we are about to discover in this trip.

Col. Alfred M. Limoso wearing purple.

Iligan Bloggers Society members munching some snacks.

So, let's welcome ourselves to "Pagari Park" which is a Maranao word for Friend or Friendship where they receive their guests and surely you will feel and experience their very warm welcome!

What I loved the most is their swing type chair with the word Sultan on the top. As defined, Sultan is a noble and respected ruler.Of course, I'm not worthy to be called one - Sultan's are more dignified and honored. :) But at least I got a chance to be seated on that swing?  How does it feel to be on a real seat anyway?

Guess what? We couldn't miss the chance to ride a tank! Indeed, it was my first time so undeniably the smile on my face can't be hidden at all. If you plan on going to Iligan City, you shouldn't miss coming over here and that is of course needs coordination. Who say's seeing machines like this is fearful? It's even more fun!

Can't help but pose with the awestruck of this machine.

Smile! I'm in the front - on top of the tank!

Forward Support Company
Army Maintainance Batallion Lamda

So, the fun is not yet over and we're walking to our next destination.  And they say we're going to ride the tank later? Who wouldn't be so excited?

IBS taking a walk going to our next destination.

And take a look, who says Military Men aren't disciplined? So, before we move further, we should take a photo with our models. So, if your a smoker and  came to tour here, be keen to find these smoking platforms before you actually do your stuffs. Or maybe, you wouldn't dare to smoke at all - coz your friends will WATCH YOU DIE SLOWLY. :) I actually wanted this kind of system available in the city? Who knows, they might want to quit doing it by having an informed choice?

Within the camp is a mini-lagoon with very healthy water lilies. But to tell you, It's more awesome to see it in person - my camera couldn't just capture its beauty and grandeur.

The Itsy-Bitsy-Mini-Lagoon

If you ever heard of bombs, then we bumbed into the Disposal team and met the K9 dogs who's ready to work hand in hand with our Awesome, Friedly and Loving Military Members!

It's their office and their cabins.

They don't bite if you wont bite them first! haha

To wrap up our tour, we rode the Tank for about 5 minutes and I could say - ITS AWESOME! :)

Know about the Tourism Triangle of Iligan City where you can visit 3 waterfalls within a 1 Day Itinerary.

Visit these places and surely your 1-Day stay Iligan Is More fun! :)

Maria Christina Falls and Nature's Park
Mimbalot Falls and Iligan Paradise Resort and Nature's Park
Town steps to Tinago Falls

If you need help, you can always contact the tourism office of Iligan City:

Contact Details:
City Tourism Office
Bahay Salakot
Buhanginan Hills, Pala-o
Iligan City 9200
Philippines
Tel No: +63 (063) 221-3426
Email: iligancitytourism@yahoo.com

Visit the Official Iligan Website for more info: www.iligan.gov.ph or CLICK HERE.

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The Iligan Tourism Triangle

Iligan Bloggers Society Inc. visited 3 waterfalls and the Military Camp to promote the tourism triangle of Iligan City.

This is the list of the places we are going to visit within a day! :) Imagine that?

3 Waterfalls to enjoy!

3 Waterfalls to experience!

3 Waterfalls to discover! 

Why is it called Tourism Triangle?

If you connect the dots of these three waterfalls, it almost forms an equilateral triangle.
You want to know more? Click on the link about what happened to our 1 Day Itinerary:

1) 2nd MechanizedInfantry Brigade, LAD, PA at Barangay Maria CristinaMaria

2. Maria Christina Falls and Nature's Park

3. Mimbalot Falls and Iligan Paradise Resort and Ecp Park

4. Down Steps to Tinago Falls

If you need help, you can always contact the tourism office of Iligan City:

Contact Details:

City Tourism Office
Bahay Salakot
Buhanginan Hills, Pala-o
Iligan City 9200
Philippines
Tel No: +63 (063) 221-3426
Email: iligancitytourism@yahoo.com

Visit the Official Iligan Website for more info: www.iligan.gov.ph or CLICK HERE.

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ESTABLISHMENT

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations, or ASEAN, was established on 8 August 1967 in Bangkok, Thailand, with the signing of the ASEAN Declaration (Bangkok Declaration) by the Founding Fathers of ASEAN, namely Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore and Thailand.

Brunei Darussalam then joined on 7 January 1984, Viet Nam on 28 July 1995, Lao PDR and Myanmar on 23 July 1997, and Cambodia on 30 April 1999, making up what is today the ten Member States of ASEAN.

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At the 9th ASEAN Summit in 2003, the ASEAN Leaders resolved that an ASEAN Community shall be established.

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The ASEAN Community is comprised of three pillars, namely the ASEAN Political-Security Community, ASEAN Economic Community and ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community. Each pillar has its own Blueprint, and, together with the Initiative for ASEAN Integration (IAI) Strategic Framework and IAI Work Plan Phase II (2009-2015), they form the Roadmap for and ASEAN Community 2009-2015.

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The ASEAN Charter entered into force on 15 December 2008. A gathering of the ASEAN Foreign Ministers was held at the ASEAN Secretariat in Jakarta to mark this very historic occasion for ASEAN.

With the entry into force of the ASEAN Charter, ASEAN will henceforth operate under a new legal framework and establish a number of new organs to boost its community-building process. 

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