Welcome to Mindanao Tourism, the new portal site for tourism related businesses in Eastern Mindanao to promote their services to tourists intending to visit the Philippines over the coming months and years.

This website will offer a wide range of wonderful opportunities and experiences that tourists’ can expect to enjoy in the eastern regions of Mindanao, the southern most major land mass in the Philippines

Coming up in 2012 will be stories from locals, invitations to enjoy local hospitality, useful information for travelers, write-ups about towns and provinces, best value accommodation, transportation options, places of interest along the east coast, local food specialties and tribal customs, local art and entertainment and a whole lot more....coming soon right here !!!! So stay tuned to find your slice of paradise in Mindanao, from Davao del Sur, Davo City, Davao del Norte, Davao Oriental, Surigao del Sur, Surigao del Norte, Agusan del Sur, Agusan del Norte and Misamis Oriental. .     

If you have images of yourself in a bikini think about entering your photos in the Great Mindanao Bikini Challenge. We have people looking for talent and you could win some great prizes....

Mindanao Tourism presents the ‘Great Mindanao Bikini Challenge’. A new and exciting competition for girls aged 18-30 years of age to represent their province and show the world the warmth and beauty of the people here in Mindanao.

Who will be crowned “Miss Mindanao Tourism”? Who will be the 20 runner up provincial winners to represent Eastern Mindanao. The challenge is to find the 20 finalists from Davao del Sur, Davo City, Davao del Norte, Davao Oriental, Surigao del Sur, Surigao del Norte, Agusan del Sur, Agusan del Norte and Misamis Oriental.  

A panel of three esteemed judges will determine the best from each province to make up the 20 finalists. The final judging will be held in Davao and the grand winner will be chosen and crowned during a gala evening to promote and present Mindanao Tourism to the people of Mindanao.  

As the challenge grows we hope in the future to include other Mindanao provinces in this competition.

Mindanao, Philippines

The island is the 2nd largest in the Philippines with amazing natural wonders and heart pumping travel adventure activities but unfortunately even Mindanao Top Tourist Spots are not as visited as the other travel tourism destinations of Luzon and Visayas. This is a sad reality due mainly to the ‘perceived’ degrading peace and order situation that is often attached to the word ”mindanao”. Yes, there are conflict ridden places in Mindanao that is best avoided for those who are only after leisure travel but there are far more many places and destinations where you are as safe as you can be like in any other places and provinces of the Philippines. And what’s more you can have a cheap Mindanao vacation options by doing a do it yourself tour as you can commute by buses, have an affordable food trip and stay in accommodations that is budget friendly.

The vastness of its land area together with the fact that majority of Mindanao provinces are landlocked, traveling and going around the big island to check its tourism hot spots are a lot easier as you can just hop into a car and drive away as opposed to riding boats and braving waves to go around the Visayas Region. Unless of course you are checking out the little islands of Mindanao.

Mindanao long considered as the Philippine’s Land of Promise offers so much to travel aficionados; the area is blessed with rich natural resources and wondrous tourist sites that just take your breath away with its simplicity and raw beauty. You might even discover hidden paradise and beautiful places that are not yet known and popular. If you do, please share it to us and let us help Promote Mindanao Tourism.

The following are the most popular tourist destinations and spots in Mindanao for both local and foreign visitors.

Cagayan de Oro (CDO) – This famous city south of the Philippines is gateway to the major tourist spots in the landlocked provinces of Mindanao. It has its own domestic airport as well as seaport that make the life of any traveler easier. Among the top favorite thing to do in CDO is its white water rafting adventure. Get your hearts pumping on this wild river ride, caution though this adventure is not for the faint of heart because you will need to navigate the river aboard a small rubber boat while strong rapids threaten to overturn your boat and your fellow adventure seekers. Best pasalubong or local delicacy food item from CDO is Pastel, that bread with sweet filling goodness and Chedeng’s roasted peanuts, and the delicious CDO Jamon de Cagayan.

Camiguin Island – Lanzones, Underwater Cemetery, Hibok-hibok Volcano, Bura Soda Water Swimming Pool in Catarman, the white sand beaches, easy rural living are the great tourism draw of this tiny island in the northern part of Mindanao. Be charmed with the beauty of Camiguin and feast your eyes on laid back island sceneries.

Siargao Island – If you are dreaming of that huge rolling waves and cloud 9 barrels then head to Siargao, an island that faces the Pacific Ocean and the Philippine Deep on the northeastern part of Mindanao. Siargao Island is the Philippines’ surfing capital and fast becoming one of the world best surfing haven, in fact every October the island is host to an international surfing competition that attracts the best surfers across the globe. Siargao belongs to the province of Surigao del Norte. Surigao Del Sur on the other hand offers hidden gems like Tinuy-an Falls in Bislig City.

Davao City – Davao province is the commercial and economic center of Mindanao and you can do a lot of things in Davao City, its capital. Here you can find one of the Philippines famous resorts The Pearl Farm as well as the highly popular Samal Island with white sand beaches and an assortment of resorts that caters to every budget. Davao is a major fruit producer for the country from the pungent smelling but tasty durian fruit to sweet sour pomelo to marang and export worthy bananas. Nightlight is bustling in Davao’s Matina Square in downtown area. If you are interested in wildlife you will not be disappointed because there are many wildlife conservation centers in Davao from the centers that focuses on the Philippine Eagle and Philippine Crocodiles. The Philippines highest peak, Mt Apo can also be found in Davao.