Planning a trip? Those who love to travel know the essence of all travel is about you and your enjoyment. Travelers know that the destination is a major part in planning a trip, experiencing and delving deeper into an unfamiliar places, people and culture is paramount.
Expand your horizons and set your sight to the Philippines, an off the beaten path travel site! An undiscovered paradise made of thousands of islands and white sand beaches all around! A tiny dot in the map of the world, and yet a haven for travelers, backpackers, retirees and even passersby.
It offers awesome tourist attractions, magnificent beaches, hot spring resorts, colorful festivals, hundreds of scenic spots and world-class hotels and facilities. Not to mention the tropical climate, the affordable prices as well as the friendly and hospitable, English-speaking people! You will be glad you came, and we’re sure, you WILL come back for more FUN in the Philippines!
PLACES TO VISIT IN
ZAMBOANGA DEL NORTE
(ZaNorte)
Save from the major cities of Dipolog and Dapitan, the vastness of Zamboanga del Norte generally remains a secret. Truth be told, what lies beyond the twin city is greek to most. Unknown to many, beautiful surprises await the curious ones who choose to discover the province’s soul. Awesome surprises in the form of natural wonders – summits, caves, lakes, rivers, waterfalls and more! Most of which are still unspoilt. Read More: https://www.lakwatsero.com/spots/situbo-falls-tampilisan-zamboanga-del-nortes-awesome-surprise/#sthash.f13wgAio.dpbs
Dakak Beach
Photo from: http://www.travelsmart.net/ph/resorts/Zamboanga/Dakak_Park_and_Beach_Resort/
The very popular Dakak Beach is most known for its beautifully shaped cove and powdery white sand, and as a diving mecca in Mindanao. Pristine blue waters, excellent dive sites with an abundance of coral reefs, and a magnificent sunset horizon characterize this tropical eden. Dakak Park and Beach Resort boasts 15 hectares of wooded land, a natural reservoir for native plants and animals, and a 750-meter private white-sand beach.
Nestled on the tip of Northern Zamboanga, Dakak faces the Sulu Sea in the west and is surrounded by mountains on its east side. North of Dakak are Negros, Cebu and Bohol. To its south is the Mindanao mainland with Borneo and Sarawak beyond the Celebes Sea. Conveniently encircled by all these large island, Dakak tactfully evades the typhoon belt, making it the perfect all-season destination. Read More: https://wayph.com/dakak-beach-zamboanga/
Dapitan City
Tranquility abounds in this lovable city that rarely sees tourists; Dapitan can pass as a candidate for the best cities in the country to retire to. Geographically located in Zamboanga del Norte, Dapitan speaks volume of Jose Rizal who was exiled here during the Spanish colonial era. See the sights around Dapitan Town Plaza; check out the Mindanao Relief Map created by Rizal himself. Fronting it is the beautiful St. James Church and nearby is a street crammed with old colonial houses. Watch the sunset at Rizal Landing Site in Sta. Cruz Beach and hang out with the locals at Gloria de Dapitan and Fantasyland at night. Read More: https://ph.news.yahoo.com/blogs/pinay-solo-backpacker/best-walkable-cities-ph-050149028.html
Aliguay Island
Dapitan City is not just all about Dakak Park Beach Resort and Jose Rizal anymore. One of the best beaches to experience when in Dapitan is the crystal clear turquoise waters of Aliguay Island.
While underway the swells were a bit rough, but that didn’t matter anymore as we were greeted by the shimmering white sands of Aliguay Island upon arrival. I find the island small and inhabited mostly by fisher folks. To my surprise, I discovered an airstrip! Such a small island at that with an airstrip can only mean two things!! Either the island is owned by such a wealthy business tycoon who flies to the island for his own private leisure or the island must soon be a major beach destination! Read More: http://www.bestspotsph.com/2012/08/guest-post-my-aliguay-island-adventour.html
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Zamboanga del Norte – Largest Province in the Zamboanga Peninsula
Where is Zamboanga del Norte and How to Get There
Best Places to Visit in Zamboanga del Norte
Exciting Festivals in Zamboanga del Norte
Have a Lot of Fun in Zamboanga del Norte
Zamboanga del Norte Photo Gallery
Zamboanga del Norte Video Collection