Maguindanao is one of the five provinces comprising the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao or ARMM. It is composed of 36 municipalities with Buluan as the capital.
Municipalities
Camp Gen. Salipada K. Pendatun – The reputed camp which was renamed after the great Filipino statesman, soldier and gentleman has been the barracks of many Filipino noble gentleman-in-arms.
Location: Parang Municipality
Tombs of Sultan Kudarat and Datu Mastura – The tomb of Sultan Kudarat, one of the most highly hailed Maguindanao heroes and from whom the name of the municipality derived, and is located in the heart of the municipality. His eminence manifested the strong will up the early Maguindanaon for self-determination devoid of any foreign influences and also the tomb of Datu Mastura, another Maguindanao figure who contributed much of the evolvement of the present Maguindanao. Location: Sultan Kudarat
Blue Lagoon (Marguez Lagoon) – named after the heavily hued water that tries to fill the brim of the pond. It is naturally enclosure of body of warmth and polarity whispering on of the beauties and splendid ness too rare to be found anywhere else. Location: Dinaig
Limpongo Hotspring – the only manifest one of the nature’s breath of awe and wonder. The warm water that gushes forth from the spring provides the wholesome pleasure and relaxation for Cotabato City dwellers and people from the hinterlands. Location: Shariff Aguak
Punta Beach – Is the northern counterpart of Kusiong Beach with Cotabato City as point of reference. City dwellers and people, and nearby dwellers flock to this beach especially during weekends they get the relaxing breath of sea breeze. Location:Parang
Tumingay Lake – An 11 ha. Lake nested on the group of hills which hereto preserve its virginity and natural sceneries. Surrounded by naturally growing trees and groups ofIslands of water lilies, the lake offers a very comforting breathtaking.
Location: Sultan Kudarat
Kiga Falls, Sapala Falls and Tabuan Falls – This magnificent wonder of nature is a sight to behold where cool, clear water gushes down from top of the mountain. Aside from its nature preserve sceneries, the site is also ideal for spiritual upliftment.
Location: Upi
Bogo Diving Spot – Noted for its splendid ness for swimming, recreation, fishing and scuba diving.
Municipalities
- Ampatuan, Maguindanao
- Barira, Maguindanao
- Buldon, Maguindanao
- Buluan, Maguindanao
- Datu Abdullah Sangki, Maguindanao
- Datu Anggal Midtimbang, Maguindanao
- Datu Blah T. Sinsuat, Maguindanao
- Datu Hoffer Ampatuan, Maguindanao
- Datu Montawal, Maguindanao
- Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao
- Datu Paglas, Maguindanao
- Datu Piang, Maguindanao
- Datu Salibo, Maguindanao
- Datu Saudi-Ampatuan, Maguindanao
- Datu Unsay, Maguindanao
- General Salipada K. Pendatun, Maguindanao
- Guindulungan, Maguindanao
- Kabuntalan, Maguindanao
- Mamasapano, Maguindanao
- Mangudadatu, Maguindanao
- Matanog, Maguindanao
- Northern Kabuntalan, Maguindanao
- Pagalungan, Maguindanao
- Paglat, Maguindanao
- Pandag, Maguindanao
- Parang, Maguindanao
- Rajah Buayan, Maguindanao
- Shariff Aguak, Maguindanao
- Shariff Saydona Mustapha, Maguindanao
- South Upi, Maguindanao
- Sultan Kudarat, Maguindanao
- Sultan Mastura, Maguindnao
- Sultan sa Barongis, Maguindanao
- Sultan Sumagka, Maguindanao
- Talayan, Maguindanao
- Upi, Maguindanao
TOURIST ATTRACTIONS IN MAGUINDANAO
Camp Gen. Salipada K. Pendatun – The reputed camp which was renamed after the great Filipino statesman, soldier and gentleman has been the barracks of many Filipino noble gentleman-in-arms.
Location: Parang Municipality
Tombs of Sultan Kudarat and Datu Mastura – The tomb of Sultan Kudarat, one of the most highly hailed Maguindanao heroes and from whom the name of the municipality derived, and is located in the heart of the municipality. His eminence manifested the strong will up the early Maguindanaon for self-determination devoid of any foreign influences and also the tomb of Datu Mastura, another Maguindanao figure who contributed much of the evolvement of the present Maguindanao. Location: Sultan Kudarat
Blue Lagoon (Marguez Lagoon) – named after the heavily hued water that tries to fill the brim of the pond. It is naturally enclosure of body of warmth and polarity whispering on of the beauties and splendid ness too rare to be found anywhere else. Location: Dinaig
Limpongo Hotspring – the only manifest one of the nature’s breath of awe and wonder. The warm water that gushes forth from the spring provides the wholesome pleasure and relaxation for Cotabato City dwellers and people from the hinterlands. Location: Shariff Aguak
Punta Beach – Is the northern counterpart of Kusiong Beach with Cotabato City as point of reference. City dwellers and people, and nearby dwellers flock to this beach especially during weekends they get the relaxing breath of sea breeze. Location:Parang
Ous Lady of Lourdes Grotto – Owned and operated by the Oblates of Mary Immaculate, the holy place with its aura of peace and contentment is a venue where the Cotabatenos find their way if solace and spiritual revival. Location: Datu Odin Sinsuat
Lake Balut – About 2 km away from the Cotabato – Malabang National Highway, the lake has an area of 11 ha, with a naturally grown tilapia, catfish and other freshwater creatures.
Location: Sultan Kudarat
Lake Balut – About 2 km away from the Cotabato – Malabang National Highway, the lake has an area of 11 ha, with a naturally grown tilapia, catfish and other freshwater creatures.
Location: Sultan Kudarat
Tumingay Lake – An 11 ha. Lake nested on the group of hills which hereto preserve its virginity and natural sceneries. Surrounded by naturally growing trees and groups ofIslands of water lilies, the lake offers a very comforting breathtaking.
Location: Sultan Kudarat
Kiga Falls, Sapala Falls and Tabuan Falls – This magnificent wonder of nature is a sight to behold where cool, clear water gushes down from top of the mountain. Aside from its nature preserve sceneries, the site is also ideal for spiritual upliftment.
Location: Upi
Bogo Diving Spot – Noted for its splendid ness for swimming, recreation, fishing and scuba diving.
FESTIVALS
Meguyaya Festival (Upi, Maguindanao-December 19)
The term Meguyaya is a Teduray word meaning "merrymaking and thanksgiving”. Meguyaya is a three-week celebration which culminates every 22nd of December.
Meguyaya Festival (Upi, Maguindanao-December 19)
The term Meguyaya is a Teduray word meaning "merrymaking and thanksgiving”. Meguyaya is a three-week celebration which culminates every 22nd of December.
Sagayan Festival (Buluan,Maguindanao - 2nd week of February)
Padang-Padang Festival (Parang, Maguindanao - August 18)
References:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maguindanao
http://tourismarmm.blogspot.com/
References:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maguindanao
http://tourismarmm.blogspot.com/
