The Province of Lanao del Sur, is a province in the Philippines located in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM). It is composed of 1 component city - the City of Marawi, which is also its capital, and 39 other municipalities.
Tomb of Jose Abad Santos – Tomb of a great Filipino whose love of the country offered himself sacrifices to the political power of the Japanese Imperial Army of WW II. His courage and determination in facing the muzzles of deadly guns of the Japanese firing squad proved once more the Filipinos love for freedom from foreign domination. Location: Malabang
Japanese Fort – Now accommodates the Municipality’s Phil. Nat’l Police Headquarter. The barracks is self-sustaining with potable crystal-clear spring water where local residents flock for their drinking water, have their bath and wash their clothes. Location: Malabang
Mabul Beach – is a mile long glistering sandy beach being splashed upon by dashing dark blue seawater. The beach is perfect for fishing and sailing. Location: Malabang
Lake Lanao and its Twin Islets – The most breath-taking scene in the region noted for its lust countryside is the area fringing Lake Lanao. Location: Marawi
Lake Dapao – A picturesque body of clear water situated above a foggy range of rolling hills.
Location: Pualas
The Sleeping Lady – Gazing toward the Southwest from the wertern side of Lake Lanao, one can behold a delicately formed sleeping lady out of the natural curvature of Lanao Sur’s mountain ranges.
Location: Lanao del Sur
Sumpitan Falls – Located in Balindong, could be reached through a heavy rugged terrain about 3 km away from the Nat’l highway. The spot is composed of seven levels of falls ranging from five to forty feet elevation with natural swimming pool evenly fall. Location: Balindong
Century-Old Torogan – are old royal house made of hard wood with post made up of whole tree-trunks. Torogans are usually dominated with artistically carved designs. Location: Marawi
Kanapnapan Falls – Located at the heartland of a 400 ha forest reservations dwarfs at its towering height of 400 ft. It rumbles river water at great gallop showering flora and fauna with vapors that also form cycles of eye captivating rainbows. Location: Marawi
Iga-Bai Waterfalls – Located about a mile west of the growth center of barangay Iga-Bai. It brags of tiny streams of mineral water which gushes out from the several breaks of hill-sized boulder shrouded by outgrowth of brushes and towering trees. Location: Balabagan
Barurao Springs – Located in Balabagan about 300 m west of Nat’l highway. It is about 1000 m of crystalline water briskly emerging from many outlets of various sizes from underneath the pool.
Kalilang sa Ranao (Marawi City - April 15)
A festival commemorating the charter anniversary celebration of Marawi City Highlights of the festival are Qur’an Reading Contest, presentation of colorful Muslim songs and dances, Islamic Quiz Bee, exhibits of Maranao crafts, native delicacies, traditional games and musical instruments competition.
Kariyala Festival (Wao, Lanao Del Sur - February 22)
Kalilang and Kariyala both mean “merrymaking and thanksgiving” This universal expression of thanksgiving for the triumphs, abundance, prosperity or any form of blessings received. The celebration of this is festival are similar to Lami- Lamihan of Lamitan, Basilan and Meguyaya of Upi, Maguindanao.
City
- Marawi City
Municipalities
ATTRACTIONS
- Bacolod-Kalawi
- Balabagan
- Balindong
- Bayang
- Binidayan
- Buadiposo-Buntong
- Bubong
- Bumbaran
- Butig
- Calanogas
- Ditsaan-Ramain
- Ganassi
- Kapai
- Kapatagan
- Lumba-Bayabao
- Lumbaca-Unayan
- Lumbatan
- Lumbayanague
- Madalum
- Madamba
- Maguing
- Malabang
- Marantao
- Marogong
- Masiu
- Mulondo
- Pagayawan
- Piagapo
- Picong
- Poona Bayabao
- Pualas
- Saguiaran
- Sultan Dumalondong
- Tagoloan II
- Tamparan
- Taraka
- Tubaran
- Tugaya
- Wao
Tomb of Jose Abad Santos – Tomb of a great Filipino whose love of the country offered himself sacrifices to the political power of the Japanese Imperial Army of WW II. His courage and determination in facing the muzzles of deadly guns of the Japanese firing squad proved once more the Filipinos love for freedom from foreign domination. Location: Malabang
Japanese Fort – Now accommodates the Municipality’s Phil. Nat’l Police Headquarter. The barracks is self-sustaining with potable crystal-clear spring water where local residents flock for their drinking water, have their bath and wash their clothes. Location: Malabang
Mabul Beach – is a mile long glistering sandy beach being splashed upon by dashing dark blue seawater. The beach is perfect for fishing and sailing. Location: Malabang
Lake Lanao and its Twin Islets – The most breath-taking scene in the region noted for its lust countryside is the area fringing Lake Lanao. Location: Marawi
Lake Dapao – A picturesque body of clear water situated above a foggy range of rolling hills.
Location: Pualas
The Sleeping Lady – Gazing toward the Southwest from the wertern side of Lake Lanao, one can behold a delicately formed sleeping lady out of the natural curvature of Lanao Sur’s mountain ranges.
Location: Lanao del Sur
Sumpitan Falls – Located in Balindong, could be reached through a heavy rugged terrain about 3 km away from the Nat’l highway. The spot is composed of seven levels of falls ranging from five to forty feet elevation with natural swimming pool evenly fall. Location: Balindong
Century-Old Torogan – are old royal house made of hard wood with post made up of whole tree-trunks. Torogans are usually dominated with artistically carved designs. Location: Marawi
Kanapnapan Falls – Located at the heartland of a 400 ha forest reservations dwarfs at its towering height of 400 ft. It rumbles river water at great gallop showering flora and fauna with vapors that also form cycles of eye captivating rainbows. Location: Marawi
Iga-Bai Waterfalls – Located about a mile west of the growth center of barangay Iga-Bai. It brags of tiny streams of mineral water which gushes out from the several breaks of hill-sized boulder shrouded by outgrowth of brushes and towering trees. Location: Balabagan
Barurao Springs – Located in Balabagan about 300 m west of Nat’l highway. It is about 1000 m of crystalline water briskly emerging from many outlets of various sizes from underneath the pool.
Location: Balabagan
FESTIVALS
Kalilang sa Ranao (Marawi City - April 15)
A festival commemorating the charter anniversary celebration of Marawi City Highlights of the festival are Qur’an Reading Contest, presentation of colorful Muslim songs and dances, Islamic Quiz Bee, exhibits of Maranao crafts, native delicacies, traditional games and musical instruments competition.
Kalilang and Kariyala both mean “merrymaking and thanksgiving” This universal expression of thanksgiving for the triumphs, abundance, prosperity or any form of blessings received. The celebration of this is festival are similar to Lami- Lamihan of Lamitan, Basilan and Meguyaya of Upi, Maguindanao.
