Guidebook for Butuan City
Food Scene
Tuna Republik Butuan is a local restaurant that serves mostly tuna dishes. The 'homey' ambiance of Tuna Republik is even manifested in its dishes. Meals combined with fresh grilled, 'sashimi' style and barbequed tuna will always be the all-day favorites of local diners in the city. A must try.
Also, the owner of the resto is a good friend of mine. Surely, our Airbnb guests will experience an extra dose of hospitality once they get to drop by at the place.
Tuna Republik Butuan
J C Aquino AvenueTuna Republik Butuan is a local restaurant that serves mostly tuna dishes. The 'homey' ambiance of Tuna Republik is even manifested in its dishes. Meals combined with fresh grilled, 'sashimi' style and barbequed tuna will always be the all-day favorites of local diners in the city. A must try.
Also, the owner of the resto is a good friend of mine. Surely, our Airbnb guests will experience an extra dose of hospitality once they get to drop by at the place.
Drinks & Nightlife
Mazaua Island Resort is recommended to those who would like to relax at the same time hang out for a drink in a bar in the middle of a man-made lagoon. The place is named after an ancient lost island wth a historic value that even related to early European explorers during the 16th century.
The locally famous drink named "laksoy" (rhum made out of fermented palm oil extracts) story can even be traced centuries back.
Mazaua Island Resort
Bacolod City StreetMazaua Island Resort is recommended to those who would like to relax at the same time hang out for a drink in a bar in the middle of a man-made lagoon. The place is named after an ancient lost island wth a historic value that even related to early European explorers during the 16th century.
The locally famous drink named "laksoy" (rhum made out of fermented palm oil extracts) story can even be traced centuries back.
Arts & Culture
The National Museum of Butuan is a must-visit destination when in the city. This unique museum yielded tremendous archaeological finds of collectors' value. The most significant find were the prehistoric Balanghai or Butuan boats that date from 4th to 13th centuries A.D., just five kilometers from the city proper.
The city of Butuan is the only place in the Philippines where you can find the ancient boats and learn about the ancient kingdom stories of the country to be able to understand more about the culture and heritage of the country.
National Museum - Butuan Branch Museum
Jose Rosales AvenueThe National Museum of Butuan is a must-visit destination when in the city. This unique museum yielded tremendous archaeological finds of collectors' value. The most significant find were the prehistoric Balanghai or Butuan boats that date from 4th to 13th centuries A.D., just five kilometers from the city proper.
The city of Butuan is the only place in the Philippines where you can find the ancient boats and learn about the ancient kingdom stories of the country to be able to understand more about the culture and heritage of the country.
Shopping
Madyaw Kadyaw Souvenir Shoppe is a personal friend of the host. The place is a popular local spot that sells a wide variety of arts and crafts including souvenir shirts, ref magnets and delicious delicacies. A one-stop shop for all your souvenirs needs and gifts to bring back home.
Just mention the name of the host (Leah A. Medado) and you are her guest and you might get a special price for the items that you will buy.
Madyaw Kadyaw Souvenir Shoppe
Purok 3 BarangayMadyaw Kadyaw Souvenir Shoppe is a personal friend of the host. The place is a popular local spot that sells a wide variety of arts and crafts including souvenir shirts, ref magnets and delicious delicacies. A one-stop shop for all your souvenirs needs and gifts to bring back home.
Just mention the name of the host (Leah A. Medado) and you are her guest and you might get a special price for the items that you will buy.
Everything Else
Robinson's Place Butuan is so far the biggest mall in the city. Travelers usually drop by and buy some essentials for their stay like food, toiletries and etc. The mall is just along the national highway and approximately 8 kilometers away from the farm house that you are booked
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Robinsons Place Butuan
J C Aquino AvenueRobinson's Place Butuan is so far the biggest mall in the city. Travelers usually drop by and buy some essentials for their stay like food, toiletries and etc. The mall is just along the national highway and approximately 8 kilometers away from the farm house that you are booked
Experience getting to know Butuan City more by walking along at the longest boulevard in Southern Philippines. The historic Montilla Boulevard located in the downtown area is approximately 5 kilometers in length. So prepare your walking shoes and explore the local lifestyle of the country's ancient kingdom that transformed into a bustling city in the northeastern part of Mindanao island.
McDonald's
J C Aquino AvenueExperience getting to know Butuan City more by walking along at the longest boulevard in Southern Philippines. The historic Montilla Boulevard located in the downtown area is approximately 5 kilometers in length. So prepare your walking shoes and explore the local lifestyle of the country's ancient kingdom that transformed into a bustling city in the northeastern part of Mindanao island.
Sightseeing
Balanghai Hotel is one of the most unique hotels in the country. Aside from a convention hotel, the place boasts of its collections of ancients artifacts that dates back as early as the 9th century A.D. The rustic theme of the hotel will give you an experience of grandeur of the culture of the ancient kingdom of Butuan back then.
Balanghai Hotel and Convention Center
Bacolod City StreetBalanghai Hotel is one of the most unique hotels in the country. Aside from a convention hotel, the place boasts of its collections of ancients artifacts that dates back as early as the 9th century A.D. The rustic theme of the hotel will give you an experience of grandeur of the culture of the ancient kingdom of Butuan back then.