Wonders of my Province (Zamboanga del Norte)

Things to do:

Dakak Beach Resort features a private beach area where guests can enjoy activities such as diving, snorkeling, kayaking and jet-skiing. It has a 24-hour front desk and provides free Wi-Fi access in the public areas.

Nestled within lush greenery, the resort is a 20-minute drive from the Dakak Adventure Zone, Rizal Landing Site and Gloria De Dapitan Complex. Dipolog City and Dipolog Airport are both accessible in a 30-minute drive.

One of the major tourist destination of the Philippines which is also a historical landmark is theRizal Shrine in Dapitan City. It is situated in a 16 hectare estate in Barangay Talisay which Dr. Jose P. Rizal purchased during his exile in the Dapitan.

Gloria Fantasyland is one of the main attractions in Dapitan, Philippines. It is a world-class commercial center comparable to Disneyland theme parks. It is the biggest theme park outside Metro Manila and it is composed of 35 rides. The operator of Gloria Fantasyland is the prominent name of Dapitan, the Jalosjos Family, who also owns the famous Dakak beach resort.

Gloria Fanstasyland is situated at Sunset Boulevard and has a land area of 3 hectares. It is very near to the beach of Dapitan as well as the Hotels and Inns. It’s usually best to visit the theme park at night so you can enjoy the scenic wonders, light combination and stage performances.

The 3003 Step Linabo Peak is one of the favorite ecotourism destinations in Dipolog. Situated at Sitio Dinginan, Barangay Lugdungan, the Linabo Peak was constructed in the early ‘90s by the city government and quickly became one of its top tourist spots.

Standing 486 meters above sea level, the Linabo Peak is Dipolog’s highest elevation. The attraction is very popular, especially during the Holy Week. Hundreds of faithful devotees would participate in the Katkat Sakripisyo, a religious re-enactment of the suffering of Jesus Christ on His way to the Cross. The concrete steps lead the way to the peak, passing through 14 Stations of the Cross. Once on top, you get to see the breathtaking view of Dipolog, Dapitan and nearby towns.

Sungkilaw Falls is a 25 feet high waterfalls that is situated in Sitio Virginia, Barangay Diwan, the farthest Barangay of the City of Dipolog. Endowed with true beauty of nature, visitors and tourists would surely love. The natural blessing is positioned in the midst of overgrown forest and getting near the falls will need an adventurous trekking towards approximately 400 descending steps along verdant trees, flora and fauna.

Getting to Sungkilaw Falls would take a 40 minute travel from the City proper. A long bus ride, plus a tricycle ride to the waterFalls. The trip would be very invigorating, that it gives a tremendous feeling of excitement to behold the splendid beauty of Sungkilaw Falls.

Divine Mercy Shrine in Sindangan

Pasonanca Park in Zamboanga City

Paseo del Mar is within the barangay of Zone IV and is only about 100 feet from Fort Pilar. There are several cement benches at the park and there is long walkway along the shoreline or break-water. In the afternoon when there are visitors, the bajao kids in their bancas paddle along the breakwater walkways and entice the visitors to throw coins into the sea water. It's fun to watch the badjaos dive and fetch the coin before it hits bottom.

To the south you can see the two santa cruz islands and the big Basilan Island.

Fort Pilar in Zamboanga City

Pagadian Rotunda which is a downhill path.