Sumalsag Cave

• Ver Overview & Nature Park – A high point at Kipolot, Barangay Palaopao, Quezon providing an entire and overlooking view of the municipalities, Ver Overview and Nature Park is a landscaped area which renders a vista of beautiful rolling hills and plains of Bukidnon. Utilized as travelers’ stop over, it has a view deck from where one can see the panoramic as well as experience the cool breeze and fresh air.
• Luan-luan Spring Resort – Noted for its clear and clean water, the Luan-luan Swimming Resort is a favorite venue for outdoor gatherings, family picnics and special occasions where people from all walks of life can enjoy the enticing water and relax with family and friends. It is located at the Poblacion of Quezon.
• Paiyak Cave – Situated in the southern wall of the Palao-pao Mountains of Sumilao, Paiyak cave astounds anyone who would come to visit and see for themselves the stalagmites and stalactites that have been said to have developed for over a million years.
• Basag Cave – Situated at Sitio Basag, Barangay Kilabong, Sumilao; this cave has an abundance of stalactites, stalagmites and cascades that as yet remain undisturbed by human exploration. Peculiar to this cave is the presence of eight waterfalls that are reward for a spelunker’s visit.
• Blue Water Cave – A promise of adventure for trekking, spelunking and nature exploration, Blue Water Cave has an underground water source which flows out towards the Pulangi River. It is located at Purok 17, San Jose, some 10 kms. from the Quezon, BUkidnon.
• Salawaw Cave – Located at Sitio San Vicente, Tongan-tongan, Valencia City; Salawaw Cave is an adventure for spelunkers. The cave portal almost choked by a breakdown of ceiling materials measures the highest and widest section of the cave which is 31.95 meters wide and 12.00 meters tall. Its narrowest part is that which measures 5.10 meters wide and 0.80 meters tall. The cave’s aesthetic features include the spectacular calcite formations and a cave pool which is part of an extensive cave stream. The stream exists below the cave portal and connects to a river approximately 250 meters away from the cave. There are some parts where the water from the stream reaches the top of the cave (sump), making it impossible to pass through the cave from its entrance to an exit. Large crickets (about 10cm body length) are among the abundant fauna in the cave, next to bats. Anthropods are the most common group of animals inhabiting caves. Ophidians also exist in Lawaw Cave.
• Sumalsag Cave – Known for being the longest cave in the northern part of Bukidnon, Sumalsag Cave’s total length is approximately 1,859 meters. It is found in Sitio Kilabong, Barangay Vista Villa, Sumilao, Bukidnon. The cave site is accessible via Barangay Dalirig in Manolo Fortich. A road junction in this barangay breaks away from the national highway and connects to the cave site. The cave site, which is in Barangay Vista Villa, is 3 km away from the road junction. The jump-off point in the area is only 500 meters away from the cave.
• Borantawan Cave – Found in Sitio Bita-ug, Barangay Lantud, 24 kms. away from the Talakag town proper; this cave has a 300-meter vertical entrance. It is almost a kilometer long. Species of bats thrive within the cave habitat. This kilometer-long cave has deposits of guano, an organic fertilizer.

There are also lots of springs and system of waterfalls bound the province frequented by many visitrors throughout the year to spend leisure time with their loved ones.

• Alalum Falls – Readily visible to travelers and motorists, this arresting waterfall is located less than a kilometer from the Municipal Hall of Sumilao. This natural drop of cascading waters is approximately 148 feet high and is bordered by lush trees, rocks and a wild variety of plants within the outgrowths of Sumilao. A truly breathtaking sight!
• Dila Falls – Blessed with a breathtaking display of granite rock and boulders and pleasantly cool waters, this waterfall has become a destination for swimming and recreation. Trekking towards this high rapid waterfall provides a very tricky hike deep in the heart of Impasugong, Bukidnon.
• Minlaya Falls – This waterfall measures about sixty (60) feet high and fifteen (15) feet deep at the drop site. Minlaya Falls is located at Sitio Minlaya, Poblacion, Damulog; about 1.2 kilometer from the Poblacion which is accessible by a hike trail only.
• Kipilas Falls – Covered with growth forest, the falls is located some distance from the Sitio Paraiso proper of Barangay Lorega, Kitaotao; along the Davao-Bukidnon National Highway. It measures 150 feet in height i and 2.5 meters in width, and has a discharge of approximately 3.0 cubic meters per second.
• Kawayanon Falls – Kawayanon Falls is a cascade of cool water amidst a backdrop of natural foliage. The site bids one an invitation to experience nature’s cool beauty.

Going there

By Air: Although there are public & private air-strips in Bukidnon, there are no commercial flights going directly to the province. The nearest airport is the Lumbia Airport in Cagayan de Oro City, catering domestic flights from the cities of Manila, Cebu, and Davao. From Cagayan de Oro, a travel by land must be taken to reach Bukidnon.

By Land: Taking the bus is one of the convenient ways to reach Bukidnon by land. About 104 kilometers road distance from Cagayan de Oro and that is approximately one hour and a half land travel straight to the capital city of Bukidnon, Malaybalay. The capital city could also be reached from Davao City via Salawagan Quezon Bukidnon and that is about 208 kilometers with an estimated time travel of three and a half hours. Other public transportation is also available, like public utility jeepneys and vans for hire.

By Sea: Since Bukidnon is a landlocked province, sea transportation is generally through its closest port, the Port of Cagayan de Oro City then takes the transportation by land to reach the cities and municipalities in Bukidnon. Several ferry services are available connecting Cagayan de Oro City to seaports in the cities of Cebu, Manila, Bohol and other ports in Luzon and Visayas..

Accommodations:

• GV Hotel Bukidnon - Sayre, National Highway Valencia City, Bukidnon, Bukidnon, Philippines

• Dahilayan Forest Park - Brgy. Dahilayan, Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon, Bukidnon, Philippines