My Iligan City habal tour ended at the Paseo de Santiago, a seaside complex with several food stalls and shops. Since it's seaside, of course, it's by the beach, and the sound of the waves makes the area cosy with the cool breeze - a perfect spot to relax. Others would call it a "hangout area" where you can have a few bottles of beer and "ihaw-ihaw," with someone performing on the mini stage. The area is wide with an instagrammable landscape which includes the gorgeous fortress (photo above), a wide map of the Philippines on the ground and the statue of Lapu-Lapu on the other side. The perfect time to visit this place is during sunset. It is privately owned; thus, entrance fees are being collected.
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| Photo: A stunning view of Paseo de Santiago. |
How to Get to Paseo de Santiago:
- By Air: Book a flight from Manila to Laguindingan Airport. Philippine Airlines, Cebu Pacific, and Air Asia have their regular flights to CGY.
- At the airport, ride in a van to the Integrated Terminal.
- Mode of transportation: Though it's more pricey, I chose a habal-habal tour around Iligan City because it's more fun than commuting. Not only that, for four hours, you can visit the other attractions in the city, such as Maria Cristina Falls, Tinago Falls and Mimbalot Falls. Plus, the driver/tour guide will bring you to the cheapest place to stay and recommend some of the best places to eat.
Important Things You Need to Know:
- Entrance Fee: 25 Pesos
- Location/Address: Balite Dr, Iligan City, 9200 Lanao del Norte
- Hours: Closes at 12AM
- Services: Picnic tables, playground swings available, has barbecue grill
- Your Google Maps app uses your network provider to detect your current location, regardless if you're moving or still. On the search section, just type "Paseo de Santiago" and the app will give you its exact location, reviews and photos given by the other users. If you're moving, Google Maps will also give your current location and your distance to your destinations.
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