CABADBARAN may be a small city located in the province of Agusan del
Norte in northeastern Mindanao, but it boasts of a rich culture, and beautiful historic destinations that worth visiting for!
Some of the places to visit in Cabadbaran City:
If you are interested about historical things and places, this is to be on your list!
1. Museo de Cabadbaran
Cabadbaran, as a community, is very old, so old that one could trace its existence back to 1200A.D. . Traces
of the existence of 12th century villages could be found along ancient
waterways dissecting the territory now called Cabadbaran.
Location: City Library building
2. Ancestral Houses
a. Ancestral House of the Dagani Family
This ancestral house was owned by Don Valentin Dagani and Doña Cecilia
Veo. The
house has three large rooms with dimensions of 6x4 meters, with
old-style beds. The windows are of old Spanish design and are made out
of Capiz shells. The wooden floor is made from Molave (oak) and the
columns are all made of whole Magkuno (iron wood) tree. Up to this date,
some old equipment can still be seen here such as an old rocking chair,
pitchers and glasses.
Location: Funcion and Asis Streets.
b. Ancestral House of the Alburo Family
It is
owned by the couple Valentin Alburo and Crispina Dagani and was built in
1935. The ceiling of the house is painted with drawings of flowers and
eagle made by ancient artists in Cabadbaran.
Location: Dagani and
A. Mortola Streets in Barangay 6, Poblacion, Cabadbaran City
c. Ancentral House of the Atega Family
Like other places in the country where Spanish influence is still
very visible, Cabadbaran has several well-preserved, century-old houses -
like this ancestral house built in 1904 by Don Andres Atega, Agusan's
revolutionary hero. This house showcases antique furniture, personal
belongings and photographs of the Atega family.With 30 rooms, this house is the biggest and most beautifully-preserved ancestral house in Cabadbaran.
Location: Cabiltes Street
3. Mt. Ponkay
This is for those you wants adventure! With 686 steps to conquer.
By the way, a breath-taking view of the city awaits you on top.
Location: Barangay Kausawagan
4. La Union and Caasinan Beach
If you are a beach lover? This is a place for you!
Location: Barangay La Union and Barangay Caasinan