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Agusan del Sur's marshlands hold the key to critical habitats and significant archaeological and heritage sites. The fourth largest province in the country in terms of area, its valleys are home to several indigenous groups such as the Manobos, Higaonons and Mamanwas. Learn about the province's cultural roots in the Kahimunan Festival, discover the excavation site where the prized Golden Tara was found, or explore its pristine natural wonders such as falls and what is believed to be the country's oldest tree that all beckon a visit.

The agricultural province of Agusan del Norte has a a unique lineup of attractions waiting to be unearthed. From the site of the remains of the country's oldest watercraft (Balangay) and the third longest river (Agusan River) in Butuan City, to the New-Zealand-like vistas and old churches of Cabadbaran, the peaks of Mt. Hilong-Hilong, Agusan del Norte is a gem in itself.

Surrounded by rich bodies of water such as the Celebes Sea and Sarangani Bay (where it derives its name from), Sarangani is blessed with a thriving aquaculture industry. It also has a vibrant tourism industry because of its vast beachfronts, rolling hills and plains, and cool climate that are conducive for agriculture and extreme adventures such as paragliding. It is also a convergence of cultural diversity, being home to the Blaan, Tboli, Tagakaolo, Kalagan, Manobo, Ubo, and Muslim indigenous groups.

Coffee, caves culture and cuisine - Sultan Kudarat's main attractions can be summed up in these words. It is the Philippines' top coffeee producer and is home to a wide range of wildlife - especially bird species that have found sanctuary in the lush wetlands of Baras.

Dubbed as the fruit basket of Mindanao, the province of Cotabato (formerly known as North Cotabato) is a landlocked province marked by vast plains, rolling terrains, and the Philippines' highest peak: Mt. Apo. Its geography has made it suitable for cultivating a variety of crops and tropical fruits such as bananas and coconuts, as well as coffee and sugarcane. Its name was derived from the Maguindanaoan term “Kuta Wato”, or “Stone Fort”, which pertains to the province's lineage of resistance from foreign forces.

South Cotabato's generally flat terrains, save for some hills and mountains, is known for being rich in heritage, gold and copper deposits, and thriving fishing industry. It is a melting pot of different ethnicities and religions from around the country. It is home to a large group of Ilonggos, Cebuanos and T'bolis, as well as Muslim, Karay-a, and Tagalog peoeple. 

The flat, rolling, hilly, and mountainous terrains of Davao de Oro have long been known as abundant in mineral deposits. It is equally blessed with natural wonders that make perfect ecotourism destinations, from up high in its hiking trails, to down low in its astonishing caves. Take in serene views of Lake Leonard, rest your muscles in therapeutic sulfuric springs, cool off waterfalls hidden within lush forests, or visit its farms and plantations while enjoying the province's produce and natural beauty.

The country's 81st and newest province, Davao Oriental has yet to make its wonders fully known to tourists more familiar with the rest of the region. With the whole province's terrains dominated by mountains, hilly slopes and terrains, and coconut-tree-lined eastern shoreline, it offers plenty of excitement by way of rugged outdoor adventures.

Located in the easternmost point of the Philippines, the "Coconut Capital of the Philippines" is marked by agricultural plantations, highland resorts, dive sites and less charted lakes and falls. See the Mount Hamiguitan Wildlife Sanctuary, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that is home to the world's largest pygmy forest - among endangered flora and fauna; surf the waves of Dahican Beach, the province's surfing capital; visit the schools of living tradition and museums to learn about the province's rich heritage; or see the sunrise first in Pusan Point, where the sun's first rays dawn before anywhere else in the country.

Dubbed the "Banana Capital of the Philippines", Davao del Norte's vibrant agriculture industry is combined with a strong sense of culture and heritage that can be traced back to its seven tribes - the indigenous Mansaka, Sama, Dibabawon, Mangguangan, Ata-Manobo, Mandaya and Kalagan people. Nestled in a mix of pristine natural attractions are cultural villages, and state-of-the-art museums and facilities that also make the province an attractive MICE destination. Check out the festivals and cultural centers that celebrate its indigenous roots, immerse yourself in its enriching agritourism sites that showcase the region's bounty, and take on its endless list of eco-adventures that take you to stunning caves, falls, summits, subterranean rivers, and white sand beaches.