Wondering on where to spend an idyllic vacation in the Philippines? Here is a travel tip - breeze into Bukidnon in northern Mindanao to get a feel of a relaxing countryside vacation. This landlocked province, the fourth largest in the country with a land area of 10,498.59 square kilometers, charms its guests with a collage of mountains, plateaus, canyons, waterfalls, and vast pineapple farms.
Bukidnon is regarded as the food basket of Mindanao, one of the three island groups in the country along with Luzon and Visayas. The majority of the population depends on agriculture, with rice, corn, sugar, coffee, rubber, and pineapple being the major crops. The rural setting makes Bukidnon a favorite destination among travelers seeking to escape the hassles of the city life.
As most Philippine travel guides tell tourists, getting to Bukidnon is quite inconvenient as there are no direct flights to the province from major cities in the Philippines. Cagayan de Oro City serves a jump-off point to Bukidnon. One can take a bus or a ferry from the city all the way to the province, where tourists are welcomed by cool breeze and magnificent mountain views.
Here is a sampling of the astonishing attractions in Bukidnon.
Alalum Falls
One of the wonderful waterfalls of Bukidnon is in the fourth-class municipality of Sumilao. Alalum Falls is located just along the Sayre Highway, making it readily visible to motorists and travelers. Across the top, the falls measures 148 feet high. It is surrounded by lush trees, rocks, and green plants. Bukidnon is also home to Dila Falls, Minlaya Falls, Tingag Falls, Bawa Falls, and Bindol Falls.
Kaamulan Festival
Bukidnon has its own share of colorful events. Come February, the provincial capital, Malaybalay City, hosts the Kaamulan Festival, wherein the province