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Iligan City, the capital of Lanao del Norte, is located in Northern Mindanao. It is considered the industrial center of the
south. To get here, you can fly from Manila to Cagayan De Oro, then take a 1 -hour bus ride to Iligan. Iligan is derived from
Ilihan, the name given to the city by the Higa-onon-on of the tribes inhabiting this part of Mindanao. Ilihan literally means
"fortress of defense," as the earlier inhabitants often faced attacks from other tribes and pirates. The harbor,
ideally situated on Iligan Bay, used to serve as a lookout point. Iligan is also known for its numerous waterfalls, the most
famous of which is the Maria Cristina Falls, which is the main source of power for the surrounding districts and nearby provinces.
Only 9 kilometers from the city, you can reach it by taking a jeepney ride from the pier to the Agus Bridge. From here, you
can walk the rest of the way for about half an hour. The falls is 320 feet high and plunges into the torrential Agus River.
Swimming here is dangerous. But you can get a good view of the falls from the Agus Bridge, where a path and concrete steps
lead straight to the waterfall. Aside from this attraction, you will be awed by the thick, undisturbed virgin forest around
you.
Tinago Falls
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