Iligan Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city of the Philippines
About Iligan
The first peoples or what is now Iligan are the indigenous Higaonon people; the name Iligan derives fromilihanoriliyan, the word for "fortress" in the Higaonon language. Some say its name was derived from the seasonal surge and outflow of its two major rivers. Local folks call this alluvial phenomenon "ilig". This is the reason why Iliganons consider the monsoon season a blessing because the soil along the riverbanks are fertilized. Its Cebuano-speaking inhabitants likes to believe that Iligan means "where good fortune gravitates". Iligan is endowed with natural beauty. Not only is it situated on a limestone-rich area, it is also way out of the typhoon belt, earthquakes and other natural disasters. Iligan is also ringed by more than 20 waterfalls (earning the moniker "City of Majestic Wate
Top Attractions in Iligan
Explore the best things to see and do in Iligan:
- ★Maria Cristina Falls
Where to Eat in Iligan
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Marianos Home-cooked Specialties
- 🍴Mr Beefy Burger
Where to Stay in Iligan
- 🏨D morvie Suites
- 🏨Flor-al Mansion
- 🏨Plaza Alemania Lodge
- 🏨StayLite Suites
Iligan Travel Guide Sections
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