Malaybalay is located in Bukidnon province, which borders with Impasugong to the north, Lantapan to the west, Valencia and San Fernando to the south, and Kasarangasan and Agusan del Sur to the east. The city, also referred to as the South Summer Capital of the Philippines, has a more cool temperature, while another location in the Philippines experiences warm weather.

Malaybay has a lot of excitement for tourists, from Kaamulan Festival, an ethnic cultural festival, to various tourist destinations. For those who have plans to vacation in Malaybalay, this article shares recommendations for Malaybalay Bukidnon tourist spots

What are the best tourist spots worth visiting while in Malaybalay, Bukidnon? Below are some of the recommendations you can find!

Open hours: 24 hours

Best things to do: Experience spiritual retreat

Monastery of the Transfiguration is a church with pyramid-like designed by Leandro Locsin which is generally used for retreat spiritually for tourists. Monks at the Monastery of the Transfiguration manage the farm and will offer their products to visitors, one of the most popular being coffee.

For accommodation close to this church is the Hotel De Susana and Resort, you only need about 30 minutes to reach the church from the hotel. Hotel De Susana and Resort is also not far from Mt. Capistrano.

Open hours: Every day, from 06:00 AM to 05:30 PM

Best things to do: Soaking in water springs, camping, and picnicking.

The next recommended destination in Malaybalay is Nasuli Spring Resort. This place is a hidden gem and still needs to be visited by tourists. The location is Nasuli Spring Resort in Barangay Bangcud. At Nasuli Spring Resort, you can experience a variety of exciting activities. These include immersing in the clear and cold water springs, camping, picking under shady trees, and much more.

For your stay, you can choose Hotel Valencia, accommodation that presents a modern and minimalist concept. Hotel Valencia is located in a strategic area close to Musuan Peak, an active volcanic peak in the Philippines.

Best things to do: Hiking

The Bukidnon Provincial Tree Park is suitable for nature lovers to visit. This place is very popular as a hiking destination in Bukidnon. Pines grow along the route, and the track length is less than 2 kilometers, suitable for beginner climbers.

Although the Bukidnon Provincial Tree Park hike is easy, the views are magnificent. You can breathe in the cool air, see views of rice fields to hills, and find flora throughout the forest.

To get to Bukidnon Provincial Tree Park, you can route between DPWH and GK Capitol Village, then cross the channel over the Kalawaig River and pass several residential areas.

Open hours: Monday to Saturday, from 09:00 AM to 11:00

Best things to do: Ride horses and stay overnight.

The next popular tourist destination in Malaybalay is D-Stable Eco Resort or also called Quandra. This is the most frequently visited destination by tourists because it is only 2 kilometers from the main highway.

The name of this place means "court" or "block", which explains why there are many farms here. In Quandra, you can find various Filipino Cowboy attractions where tourists can learn to ride horses like professionals.

Best things to do: Enjoy the scenery.

Kibalabag is a plateau located about 20 km from the center of Malaybalay city center. To get to Kibalabag waterfall, you can ride a motor from the terminal, the fare is around 200 PHP and takes 40 minutes. Then, you will be accompanied by a guide until you reach the waterfall. The trek to Kilabalag is quite tricky, so it is recommended to wear hiking clothes.

Open hours: Every day, from 08:00 AM to 05:00 PM

Best things to do: Shopping for souvenirs.

For those who like shopping, visit the souvenir shop on Sayre Highway. There are many Malaybalay souvenir shops that you can find, like K Handicraft And Marketing, Valdez Handicrafts, and YLX Gifts and Merch. You can find several superior Malaybalay products, including woven cloth, hinabol, and pineapple.

Open hours: Every day, from 06:00 AM to 06:00 PM

Best things to do: Trying Del Monte products, touring the plantation, playing golf.

In Malaybalay, there is the largest Del Monte pineapple plantation that you can visit. Del Monte is a well-known brand from the Philippines that produces canned pineapples with the best quality.

At the Del Monte Pineapple Plantation and Golf Course, you can try their products before they are processed into canned food and tour the pineapple plantation. Also, visitors can play golf on their course. This place is very suitable to visit with children because they can learn while on vacation.

Best things to do: Historical tourism.

Last but not least, you can visit the Roxas Monument. Besides providing natural tourism, Malaybalay offers historical tourism, namely the Roxas Monument. You can visit this monument located in Barangay Dalwangan to honor President Manuel Roxas, who served during World War II.

Before deciding to go to Malaybalay, here are some things you need to know, especially if you are a first-timer:

Along the highway, you can find "Multi cab" mini buses that ply Casisang in the south and Kalasungay in the north. However, to pass through small roads, you can use passenger motorbikes.

You may have difficulty finding an ATM, so make sure you bring enough cash before going to Malaybalay.

Make sure to respect local customs and communities, ask permission when taking photos and when participating in rituals.

There is a lot of fun you can do at Malaybalay Bukidnon. This place is the right tourist destination for your next holiday with family or friends. You can start planning your holiday to Malaybalay with Traveloka from now on.

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