5 places to discover
Blue Lagoon is a natural spring-fed lagoon located in Barangay Margues, Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao del Norte, in the Bangsamoro region of Mindanao, Philippines. Known for its clear turquoise-blue water surrounded by rolling hills and vegetation, it is a local eco-tourism site managed with community support. The lagoon offers a tranquil natural setting for swimming and picnics and has become a notable day-trip destination near Cotabato City.
Kiga Falls is a natural waterfall located in Barangay Kiga in the municipality of Upi, Maguindanao del Norte, Mindanao, Philippines. Set within a forested valley surrounded by hills and vegetation, the falls features cascading water flowing over rock formations into a shallow basin. It is known as a local eco-tourism site offering a natural setting for swimming and picnics, accessible via a short trek from the barangay center and valued for its relatively undeveloped environment.
Kutawato Cave is a limestone cave system located on PC Hill in Cotabato City, Maguindanao del Norte, Philippines. Composed of several interconnected chambers with stalactite and stalagmite formations, it is considered the origin of the name Cotabato from 'kuta wato' meaning stone fort. Historically used as a shelter during World War II, the cave is a recognized local heritage and natural attraction accessible from the city center.
Puti Parak Beach is a white-sand coastal attraction located in the municipality of Datu Blah Sinsuat in Maguindanao del Norte, Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, Philippines. Facing the Celebes Sea, it is known for its light-colored sand, clear waters and relatively undeveloped shoreline. The beach is situated in a rural coastal area accessible by road from Cotabato City and is visited for swimming, sightseeing and photography in a quiet natural setting.
The Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Masjid, also known as the Grand Mosque of Cotabato, is located in Barangay Kalanganan II, Cotabato City, Maguindanao del Norte, Philippines. Completed in 2011 with funding from the Sultan of Brunei, it is considered the largest mosque in the Philippines with capacity for about 15,000 worshippers. Notable for its white facade, gold domes and four 43-meter minarets, it sits on a 5-hectare site near the Tamontaka River.