6 places to discover
Asik-Asik Falls is a curtain-type waterfall in Sitio Dulao, Barangay Upper Dado, Alamada, Cotabato, Philippines. It is notable for a wide wall of water seeping from a vegetated cliff with no visible river above, fed by underground springs. Approximately 60 meters wide and over 30 meters high, it is set in a forested gorge with rocky slopes. The falls gained wider attention around 2012 and is now a major ecotourism attraction in Cotabato province.
Fort Pikit is a late 19th-century Spanish stone fort located on a hill in Barangay Fort Pikit, Malidegao, Cotabato, Mindanao. Built in 1893, it overlooks the Pulangi River and Liguasan Marsh. Declared a National Historical Landmark, the well-preserved fort features thick stone walls, bastions and a historical marker. It is notable as one of the few remaining Spanish-era military structures in central Mindanao and a viewpoint over the surrounding lowlands.
Lake Agco is a small volcanic lake in Barangay Ilomavis, Kidapawan City, Cotabato Province, within Mount Apo Natural Park at the foothills of Mount Apo. Situated at around 1,200 meters elevation among pine forests, it is notable for its sulfuric waters and adjacent geothermal hot springs. The lake and the surrounding Mahomanoy area are known for cool mountain climate, geothermal features, and as a staging area for Mount Apo treks.
Lake Venado is an alpine freshwater lake situated at about 2,194 meters above sea level within Mount Apo Natural Park on the border of Kidapawan City, Cotabato, Mindanao. Nestled between Mount Apo and Mount Talomo, it is a key campsite along the Kidapawan-Magpet trekking trail to the Philippines' highest peak. Noted for its clear waters reflecting the surrounding peaks, the lake supports montane forest biodiversity and serves as a vital water source and resting point for trekkers.
New Israel Eco Park and Zipline is an ecotourism park in Barangay New Israel, Makilala, Cotabato, at the foothills of Mount Apo. Developed as a community-based attraction, it is known for its long zipline, forest setting and views of Mount Apo. The park features cottages, hanging bridges, forest trails and areas where long-tailed macaques are often seen, offering nature recreation and sightseeing near Kidapawan City.
Paniki Falls is a waterfall located in Barangay Balabag, Kidapawan City, Cotabato Province, Philippines, on the foothills of Mount Apo. It consists of cascades flowing over rock formations into natural pools surrounded by forest vegetation. The falls is known as a local nature attraction within Kidapawan's highland area and is reached by a short trek from the barangay proper, offering cool mountain water and forested scenery.