Agusan Marsh Wildlife Sanctuary Invites You to Explore the Beauty

Mindanao is one of the most popular and soughtcomprises of five ranges that include complex
after tourist destinations of Asia. It is the placestructural mountains and volcanoes. The structural
where one would find the best and endless pristine,mountains are situated on eastern as well as on the
exotic white sand beaches along with perfect naturalwestern part of the island. Here in this area of the
settings in form of waterfalls and lakes. Thisisland you will find the Mesozoic rock along with
magnificent area had derived its name fromultrabasic rocks over the surface around the east
Maguindanaons.coast.
This part of Philippines is considered as one of theThere are a range of attractions such as the Davao
most culturally diverse that exhibits colorful ethnicand Cagayan de Oro which is the most sought after
festivals. Due to its range of festivals and excitingtourist destinations of this part of the island. Davao
tourist attractions, it is one of the most hot favoritehas a range of attractions and lot to offer to their
tourist destinations for the tourist of all over theguests such as vibrant social life and several natural
world. From the huge collection of attractions,attractions. This place is known as the window to
Agusan Marsh Wildlife Sanctuary is one of the mustMindanao. This island is awarded as the top
visit spot which one could not afford to miss duringtwenty-five tourist destination by the Tourism Board
the tour to Philippines. It is like a huge complex ofof Philippines.
several shallow lakes along with freshwater marshesAnother must visit attraction of Mindanao is Cagayan
and ponds around the river Agusan and itsde Oro which has gained popularity as one of the
contributory rivers. It is considered as the largestmost rapidly developing commercial and
wetland of Philippines that enjoys the most significantentertainment center. This place is situated right in
ecological status.the middle of the Macabalan Bay and a range of
It offers an ideal setting for many species of localmountains providing great and excellent natural views.
birds as well as many migratory birds. When theAs the city is bisected by the river Cagayan, it offers
water level in the lakes rises to a considerable mark,a lot of river banks along with several shopping malls
it became the home to some of the birds whichand government offices.
come here for multiplication of their species. It is aLanao del Sur is another province of Mindanao which
perfect home for the birds coming from Japan,one could not afford to miss. Marawi city of the
Russia and China during dry seasons that alsoprovince is one of the major attractions along with
provides a relief from chilly winter of Northern Asia. ItLake Lanao. Lake Lanao is one of the deepest lakes
is also an ideal shelter for the spectacular species likeof the nation that offers panoramic views as it is
crocodile, oriental darter and many others.surrounded by the lush greenery.
It is also known for its mountain ranges which