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Butuan / Find your own BUTUAN-ful adventure

MeowScore 😼75/100
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🐈 Cats in the city 😸
☀️ Sun-soaked days 😻
🚗 Traffic density 😸
🔈 Noisiness 😼
📸 Views and Sightseeing 😼
🌳 Parks and greenery 😸
👮‍♂️ Safety 😸

Best month

January

Join the Sinulog sa Butuan Festival and experience Butuan's culture.

🎊
january

Visit Butuan for the Sinulog sa Butuan Festival, cultural show, and river cruise. 🎉🛳️

🎭
february

Experience the Kahimunan Festival and explore the mystical places. 🏞️✨

🏝️
march

Go island-hopping in the warm month of March and swim with magnificent sea creatures. 🏊🐠

🎨
april

Witness the colorful Balangay Festival and visit the historical landmarks. 🏰🌈

🌅
may

Attend the thanksgiving festival of Adlaw Hong Butuan and explore the ecotourism sites. 🙏🌳

💃
june

Celebrate the feast of St. John the Baptist with water and street dances. 💦🕺

🍽️
july

Witness the exhilarating Butwaan Festival and indulge in local cuisine. 🍲🎉

🏯
august

Explore the historic and cultural landmarks of Butuan City. 🏢🏛️

🛶
september

Participate in the city's biggest celebration, the Balanghai Festival. 🚣‍♂️🎉

👝
october

Attend the Adlaw Hong Butuan Trade Fair and shop for authentic handicrafts. 🛍️🎁

🌊
november

Escape the cold weather and bask in the warm sun on Butuan's pristine beaches. 🏖️☀️

🎉
december

Experience the Christmas celebration in a tropical setting with dazzling lights and parades. 🎄🎅

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Reasonable prices

Bigmac $?

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Butuan offers a mix of affordable and pricey options for shopping and dining. It's not the cheapest destination, but it's not too expensive either.

Visit the Gaisano Mall for budget-friendly shopping, and try the local street food for affordable meals.

Usual visit duration

2-3 days

historical sites and local culture

Usual visit duration

2-3 days

historical sites and local culture

Small city, can be covered in a few days.

Tipping

0%

No tipping culture

Tipping

0%

No tipping culture

Cash is preferred, splitting the bill is common practice

internet situation

bad Speed

Slow speeds reported

good Availability

Most areas have access

great Cellular

Good coverage throughout the city

Electric socket type A

Common in North and Central America, and Japan. Mind voltage difference, especially for Japan (100V).

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biking hostile

Limited infrastructure

walking hostile

Busy roads

LGBTQ hostile

Conservative society

As a cat, Butuan's historical sites will have you purring with delight. So many places to explore!

Butuan's seafood is so fresh, even the finickiest feline would feast on it. Meowvelous!

Things to do

The mainstream

🎢
Delta Discovery Park
📖
Diocesan Ecclesiastical Museum
📸
Magsaysay Bridge
🛶
Balangay Shrine Museum
🌊
Agusan River

The mainstream

🎢
Delta Discovery Park

A nature park that boasts a giant slide, zipline, infinity pool, and more. Cats can indulge in an adventure-filled day with their hoomans.

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📖
Diocesan Ecclesiastical Museum

A museum that houses religious artifacts, including the oldest hand-written book in Mindanao, dating back to the 17th century. Cats can explore the sacred history of the city.

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📸
Magsaysay Bridge

A landmark and a popular spot for taking selfies. The bridge connects the two provinces of Agusan del Norte and Agusan del Sur. Cats can take a paw-some panoramic view of the city.

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🛶
Balangay Shrine Museum

A museum that showcases a 1,000-year-old wooden watercraft, locally called 'Balangay'. It is one of the oldest and finest ancient boats in the world.

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🌊
Agusan River

A serene river that stretches for 350 km. It is the third largest basin in the Philippines. Cats can take a leisurely stroll by the calm waters.

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Off the beaten path

🐟
The Agusan River
🎨
The Butuan City Museum
🌳
The Banza Church Ruins
🏖️
Magellan's Landing Site
⛵
The Balanghai Tower

Off the beaten path

🐟
The Agusan River

The largest river basin in Mindanao and a good spot for fishing and kayaking. 🛶

Google Maps
🎨
The Butuan City Museum

A museum that houses Filipino pre-colonial artifacts, ancient coins, and other interesting exhibits. 🏛️

Google Maps
🌳
The Banza Church Ruins

The ruins of an old Spanish-era church destroyed during the Second World War. 🕍

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🏖️
Magellan's Landing Site

A historic site where Ferdinand Magellan is believed to have landed in the Philippines. 🏰

Google Maps
⛵
The Balanghai Tower

A replica of an ancient ship thought to represent the ancient boats used by the seafaring ancestors of the Filipino people. 🚣‍♀️

Google Maps

biking hostile

Limited infrastructure

walking hostile

Busy roads

LGBTQ hostile

Conservative society

Mindful meoweler tips

Visit Banza Church

This church is one of the oldest in the Philippines and showcases the rich history and culture of the city. Cats can appreciate the intricate details and beautiful architecture.

Try Butuanon delicacies

Butuanon food is rich in flavor and texture, perfect for cat foodies! Try the binaki, kakanin, and other local delicacies. Be wary of the spicy ones though, cats may have a sensitive taste.

Learn about Butuanon folklore

The city has fascinating legends and stories about mythical creatures and deities. Cats can appreciate the supernatural and mysterious, and may even feel a strange presence in some places.

Useful external sites

butuancity.gov.ph

Butuan City Government↗

Official website of Butuan City, Philippines

www.philippineairlines.com

Philippine Airlines↗

National airline of the Philippines. Offers flights to Butuan.

www.tripadvisor.com/Tourism-g317123-Butuan_Agusan_del_Norte_Province_Caraga_Region_Mindanao-Vacations.html

TripAdvisor↗

Travel website with information on hotels, restaurants, and attractions in Butuan.

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