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WWW.TRAVELWEEKLY-ASIA.COM 7 NOV 2017 NORTHERN MINDANAO Northern Mindanao is home to Cagayan de Oro City, the gateway to the region. It is a bustling center of trade and commerce with its malls and hotels. It is also home to museums that speak of its rich history. Other destinations in the region include Iligan City. • Iligan is known as the "City of Majestic Waterfalls" because of its 24 waterfalls located within the area including the popular Maria Cristina Falls. • Aside from its malls, Cagayan de Oro is also known for its museums such as the Museo de Oro at Xavier University which exhibits artifacts from the Huluga Caves, an archeological site where the bones of a woman were found and dated back to 377 AD, and the Museum of Three Cultures at Capitol University which houses artifacts and antiquities from the Higaonon and Manobo cultures, and from Christian lowland settlements. • Makahambus Cave and Adventure Park, an underground cave that has a 40-meter gorge. It is listed as the site of the historic Battle of Makahambus Hill between natives and American soldiers during the Philippine-American War in June 1900. CLARK FREEPORT ZONE The Clark Freeport Zone in Angeles City, Pampanga was a B O H O L HOW TO GET THERE • Accessible via air from Manila and via ferry from Cebu MORE FUN THINGS TO DO • Enjoy traditional Filipino cuisine while cruising down the Loboc River. • Soak up the sun and party on Panglao Island. • Explore the underwater wonders of the Balicasag islet. • Stock up on natural products at the Bohol Bee Farm. • Get a glimpse of an endangered species at the Philippine Tarsier Sanctuary. former United States Air Force base. It is now recognized as the hub for business, industry, and tourism in the Central Luzon region north of Metro Manila. The sprawling 4,400- hectare estate is home to hotels and leisure centers. • Aside from the many restaurants and bars inside the Freeport zone, Clark also boasts of the Clark Eagle Shooting Range, a water park, and camping and fishing facilities. • The Nayong Pilipino-Clark theme park, a showcase of Philippine heritage and culture that features a replica of the Banaue Rice Terraces, the Kalinga House, and a replica of the historic Barasoain Church. Barasoain Church Freedom Park Tarsier, Bohol

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