The Lovely Lake Mainit
Lake Mainit is another great proof why Mindanao is the land of promise. To say that Lake Mainit is breathtaking is actually an understatement. The beauty of Lake Mainit is arresting. It takes you aback. It makes you remember just how beautiful life is. It makes you feel grateful.
Lake Mainit, which is actually the deepest lake in the Philippines, is “shared” by the provinces of Agusan del Norte and Surigao del Norte. It plays a vital role in commerce, trade and eco-tourism ventures for both provinces. There are a total of 31 lakeshore barangays around this body of water and you can have good views of the lake from the municipalities of Mainit, Alegria, Jabonga and Kitcharao.
Took these photos of Lake Mainit from Mainit town. Pardon the quality – only used my phone for these. It was also almost dusk when I took these. During my visit, I stayed at Mainit Kasili Lakeside Resort and Hotel. You might want to read my review about that.
Interested to see this natural beauty?
How to get to Mainit Kasili Lakeside Resort and Hotel:
From the Butuan City bus terminal, take a bus going to Surigao. You have to make sure, though, that the bus is NOT a non-stop trip. Make sure that the bus can stop at Barangay Magpayang, Mainit (this is a roadside barangay). You can ask the bus dispatcher to be sure. Also, when you buy your bus ticket, request the driver or conductor to drop you off at the Magpayang junction. From there, you can ride a tricycle going to Mainit Lakeside Resort and Hotel. Fare is Php 10.00 per person. Travel time from Butuan to Magpayang is roughly 2 hours.
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