Butuan Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city of the Philippines
About Butuan
This article also covers the nearby towns of Buenavista and Nasipit; both towns used to bebarrios(present-daybarangays) of Butuan until they were made separate municipalities in 1929 and 1936, respectively. Butuan is governed separately from the province of Agusan del Norte (locals do not vote for provincial officials), but for practical purposes, Butuan belongs to the province. Butuan remains thede factocapital of Agusan del Norte, even after the capital has been moved toCabadbaran. Butuan is believed to be derived from the sour fruit"Batuan". Others say it came from the chieftain's name who once ruled Butuan"Datu Buntuan". Other insist it was derived from the word"But-an"which literally means a person who has sound and discerning disposition. Butuan’s history, culture, arts and people da
Top Attractions in Butuan
Explore the best things to see and do in Butuan:
- ★Balangay Shrine Museum
- ★Banza Church Ruins
- ★Bood Promontory 1st Easter Mass Eco Park
- ★Butuan Regional Museum
- ★Delta Discovery Park
- ★Magellan's Landing Site
- ★St. Joseph Cathedral
Where to Eat in Butuan
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴RIBBS
Where to Stay in Butuan
- 🏨Albecks Inn
- 🏨Almont City Hotel
- 🏨Almont Inland Hotel/Resort
- 🏨Balanghai Hotel and Convention Center
- 🏨Flor-al-Mansion
- 🏨Go Hotels Butuan
Butuan Travel Guide Sections
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