Butuan is also known as the City of Butuan is located in the Caraga region. In the 1700s the city is known for its gold and also boat manufacturing. It also has a very diverse and interesting culture and background. Not to mention Butuan is very famous for Agusan River.

Best time to fly from Laoag to Butuan

The best time to visit the city of Butuan would be between February, March and December. During these months the city has an average temperature and not too much rainfall. Therefore the city will not be too hot or faces a lot of rainfall that it might ruin the travel plans.

Main airports available in Laoag and Butuan

Laoag International Airport - Laoag International Airport is the main airport that serves the area of Laoag, which is also the capital of Ilocos Narte. This airport is an international airport and happens to be the only airport Illocos Narte and northernmost area of the Philippines. Many tourists from China would come to Laoag. This airport also has a runway with a length of 2420 meters. Only two airlines operate at this airport and they are Philippine Airlines operated by PAL Express flying to Manila and also Royal Air Philippines flying to Clark and also Macau.

Bancasi Airport - Bancasi Airport is an airport for the Butuan city. It is located in Agusan del Norte. It is the only airport available in the whole of Caraga, and it happens to be the largest one there too. This is only a domestic airport. In 2012, the airport received some funds to expand the airport. Some of the airlines that operate here are Cebu Pacific and Philippines Airlines. The routes are Manila and Cebu.

Climate pattern in Laoag and Butuan

Butuan is located in Caraga Region. It has a tropical rainforest climate. This resulted in the city having two seasons. One season is the dry season while the other one is the wet season. One season is the dry season while the other one is the wet season. Between April to June, Butuan will be experiencing their hottest months of the year with temperature up to 37.8 degrees Celsius. December to March are the cooler months in the year with only 35.2 degrees Celsius.

Highlights attractions in Butuan

• National Museum, Butuan Branch - The Butuan National Museum is the place where tourists may go to learn about the many cultures available in Butuan. The museum is located on Jose Rosales Avenue. This museum is also an extension to the museum in Metro Manila. It displays a vast collection of ethnographic and archeological items from different ethnolinguistic groups such as Higaonon, Tiruray, Mamanua and Bukidnon. The admission to the museum is free.
• Agusan River - Philippines have many hidden gems that make the country a very beautiful place to visit. In Butuan, there is the Agusan River. It is very long and wide with clear water and a beautiful view all around. This river is the third largest river basin in the country. Anybody who comes to the river may enjoy a good view from the bridge, or opt to hire a speedboat, ferry, or boat to view and experience the river firsthand. Tourists also can enjoy eating floating on the river. From this river also, tourists will be able to see the Balangay Boat Replica, Banza Church Ruins, Kayam Forest, and Magsaysay Bridge.
• Balanghai Boat Building Site - Balanghai Boat Building Site is a place where it has a replica of a boat that celebrates the legacy of the sea voyager ancestor of the Philippines. Here tourists may learn about the history of when the ancestors have voyaged throughout Southeast Asia. The Balanghai Boat Building Site has been considered as part of the country’s national cultural heritage. Tourists may also take the history Butuan tour to get more information about the Balanghai Boat.