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The Glossary
Agusan del Norte Travel Guide
Agusan del Norte may be classified as a "second class" province but its eminence as being the repository of old relics and pristine haven of the weary makes it unique among the other provinces in Mindanao. Even before the Spanish settled in this area, Agusan del Norte was already trading with its Asian neighbors, most prominently China. Troves of relics were unearthed in its capital Butuan, pointing to the bustling activities before the advent of Christianity. In recent years, the province was hailed as the location of the first Christian Mass (not in Limasawa) based from unaltered physical and geographical data.
Made up of flat and rolling terrain, Agusan del Norte is bounded by several mountains with Mt. Hilong Hilong as the highest with over 2,012 meters above sea level. Other peaks that flank nearby provinces and serve as a good starting point of trekking to the jungles include Mt. Mabaho in Tubay, Mt. Cabutuan in Kitcharao, Mt. Piglahan and Mt. Mayapay, the latter tucked between Butuan and Buenavista municipality.
After a series of mountain hikes, visitors can immerse themselves in the several rivers and lakes in the province with Lake Mainit as the most popular for having a view of mountains and offering swimming, boating and fishing opportunities. Aciga River, with its rushing water and colossal boulders, should be checked out, apart from the snaking paths of the Agusan River.
Those who want to head to the sea will not be disappointed with unspoilt beaches which include the Tinago, Dagani, Vinapor, Bolihon, Ata-Atahon and Cubi-cubi. The seascape environs of Agusan del Norte provides ater sports activities to keep travelers occupied the whole day.
Tiered of waterfalls (Sumag-a Falls, Mayagda Falls, Sumaliklik Falls, Sak-a Falls) also abound, offering a spot for late afternoon picnics for locals and visitors. To the more adventurous crowd, they can pay a visit to the Humilig Caves or to the grotto-like cavern cliffs of Vinaflor Cave in Punta Diwata which can be a great place from where to steal a look at the panoramic Butuan Bay.
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