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AREA CODE
(62)
CURRENCY
Philippine Peso (PHP1 =
US$0.02)
TOUCHDOWN
Tricycles are the main
means of transport around the city.
What’s more, Pagadian’s tricycles are
unique: they’re inclined at an angle of up
to 40
°
,
which allows them to negotiate
the exceptionally hilly terrain.
SEE &DO
Go for an early-morning
walk around Rotunda Heights and
experience the serenity of the place as
the sun rises. Visit the butterfly garden
to see fascinating butterflies and colorful
flowers. Enjoy a laid-back night at Plaza
Luz for the light and water show.
SLEEP
Stretch out and relax at Chandler
Suites located downtown.
Tel: +63 (62)
205 4463
or 215 4641
EAT
Dine at the Greenhouse Restaurant,
and try their delicious
pinalutong na
tilapia
(
crispy tilapia).
SHOP
There’ll be something for
everyone to snap up at Pagadian’s City
Commercial Center.
INSIDER TIP
Head to Pagadian’s Wharf
Area to buy some
bulad
(
dried fish) to
take home.
Jay Romhel
Jules Onden
Piedad
nursing graduate
PHILIPPINES
PAGADIAN
EDGAR ALAN ZETA YAP
SAMUEL DE LEON
AREACODE
(64)
CURRENCY
Philippine Peso (PHP1 =
US$0.02)
TOUCHDOWN
You can hire a taxi at the
airport for PHP100–200, but you can
also get around by tricycle or jeepney in
the city. Try hailing a cab, although there
are only a few taxis that make the rounds
about town.
SEE &DO
Visit Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah
Masjid or the Grand Mosque, the largest
mosque in the Philippines, which is now
a landmark in Cotabato City. It is the most
visited place of worship and a top tourist
destination located at Brgy Kalangan II.
Cap off your day at Avenue Grill.
SLEEP
Stay at Al Nor Hotel, located at
the Commercial and Convention Center
of the same name.
Tel: +63 (64) 552 0188
EAT
Try Alibaba House of Arabian Food
for their delicious and one-of-a-kind
Middle Eastern menu.
SHOP
BB Shops and Neuhaus Boutique
in Al Nor Commercial Center offer a wide
selection of items for adults and kids.
MUST-TRY
Try the thrilling zipline in
Padang Padang Adventure Park, located
in the Municipality of Parang.
Maleha
Biruar Ibay
manager
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