By Air

A domestic airport in Bancasi can get you to Butuan from Manila (one hour) or Cebu (45 minutes) either by Cebu Pacific or Philippine airlines.

By Ferry

You can reach the city from the port in Nasipit, Agusan del Norte for about 26 hours, aside from other ports in Cebu and Bohol.There also bus routes to Davao or Surigao from Manila which can get you to the city this would perhaps be the cheapest way to travel but it will take you three excruciating days sitting on the bus seat and being loading and unloaded to about three of four RoRo of Roll On Roll Off ports.

By Bus

There is a bus terminal at Langihan which can take you as well to other nearby towns and cities such as Surigao, Davao and Cagayan de oro.Cars for rent are available upon request in most hotels and at the airport but all are not metered so remember to agree on the fee before boarding.

Kahimunan Festival, Balangay Shrine Museum, Balangay, Delta Discovery Park, Mount Mayapay, National Museum-Butuan branch, Agusan River, Asian Century Museum

Kahimunan Festival

The Kahimunan Festival is celebrated every third Sunday of January in celebration of the city patron Sr. Sto. Nino.This celebration is the version of the Sinulog festival of Cebu City.Kahimunan is a Lumad term which means "gathering".Cultural festival/tourism consciousness week is a long celebration that lasts from the last week of July up to August 2 in celebration of the Charter Day of Butuan.Abayan Festival is part cultural festival in celebration of St. Anne patroness of Agusan River celebrated every last Sunday of July.

Balangay Shrine Museum

Five kilometers east of the city proper lays the graveyard of the Balangay 1 dated 320 A.D. or 1688 years old.The Balangay shrine museum is located at Balanghai, Libertad, Butuan City.This wooden plank-build and edge-pegged boats measured an average of 15 meters in length and 3 meters wide across the beam.To date, 9 Balangays have already been discovered in Ambangan, Libertad.Three have been excavated and others are still in Site.

Balangay

The Balangays (or Balanghai) are ancient boats found in Butuan.They were excavated in the Balangay Shrine, across the Masao River from Bood Promontory.They played a major role in Butuan because Butuan was and still is a port city.Since its discovery the Balangays are an icon of Butuan.Now, the Kaya ng Pinoy, Inc. recreated the Balangay boats and sailed it on their project the Balangay Voyage.So far they have only sailed in Southeast Asia, though they are planning to sail around the world.

Delta Discovery Park

Delta Discovery Park is a newly opened zip-line in Butuan.Delta Discovery Park is located at Brgy. Bonbon, Butuan City.A Hidden Paradise in the heart of the city.This is also known as the longest zip-line in Mindanao and in Asia as well with a length of 1.3 kilometers a project of former gov. Democrito Plaza.

Mount Mayapay

Looming southwest of the Agusan Valley is this majestic mountain plateau.It rises to 2,214 feet (675 m) above sea level.Mount Mayapay got its name from the ancient Madjapahit Empire.The history behind the Sri-Vishaya period bears much meaning and influence of Butuan's pre-historic and archaeological discoveries.

National Museum-Butuan branch

This museum is the repository of historical and cultural materials and artifacts that proves Butuan's prehistoric existence and rich cultural heritage.There are two exhibit galleries.The Archaeological Hall and Ethnological Hall specimens of stone crafts, metal crafts, woodcrafts, potteries, goldsmith, burial coffins and other archaeological diggings are exhibited.At the Ethnological Hall are exhibits of contemporary cultural materials the Butuanon or every Filipino for matter used for a living.

Agusan River

Agusan River is the widest, deepest and longest navigable river in Mindanao.A cruise along the river barangays reveals much about Butuan's history, culture, arts and people as a tribute to the Patroness of the Agusan River Senora Sta. Ana, the Abayan Festival was born – a day-long celebration of baroto races and fluvial procession at the Agusan River.

Asian Century Museum

This is the newest museum in Butuan City.It is a proper museum with a curator and actors.This museum states that this century, the 21st century, is the Asian century.The exhibit level shows the tools and weapons used in Asia before and after the time of Christ.Three Board rooms show history written.

July - October
December - March

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