The Philippines is one of the well-known holiday destinations among the tourist. One of the most famous tourist destinations in the Philippines is Butuan. Butuan or Butuan City is among the many travelers from all over the world destinations that are popular in the Philippines. A high-class urbanized city is known as a strategic trading hub and for its lumber industry, Butuan is well known as the “Timber City of the South” with its own fair share of its traveler attractions. There are lots of attractive landmarks in Butuan that you can visit.

Best time to fly from Siargao to Butuan

The climate in Butuan is tropical year-round with an average temperature of 28-34 degrees Celsius. Butuan or Philippines has only two main seasons, which is dry and wet seasons where rainfall can be heavy during the monsoon or wet season and humidity during the hotter months can reach almost high. The best time to visit Butuan would be in between December until February when the weather is warmer with light rain. During this season, the sun shines bright, resulting in clear open skies with the winds blow mildly suitable for outdoor activities. The off-peak season is in between July until September where the climate during that season cannot be predictable and typhoons can sometimes occur anytime. Visitors should update the weather reports before going to this island. During this season you will find cheaper flight tickets and hotel deals. It is best to plan your trip well so you may enjoy travel in the best environment.

Main airports available in Siargao to Bacolod

Sayak - Siargao Airport - Sayak Airport also well known as Siargao Airport. This airport is serving the public area of Siargao Island, located in the province of Surigao del Norte in the Philippines. The airport situated in Barangay Sayak in the city of Del Carmen, where the airport derives its name from. There are direct flights to Siargao Island from Cebu four times a week on Cebu Pacific. Flight time is approximately 50 minutes depends on your destination. To go in and out of the airport is easy because there are many types of light public transportation available in Sayak Airport for the visitors to use.

Bancasi Airport - Bancasi Airport is an international airport that acts as the doorway to the city of Butuan as well as the nearest area. The airport situated on Barangay Bancasi which is found about 9 kilometers away from the city of Butuan. It is the only airport operating in the region, being the busiest of its kind in Caraga Region of Philippines. The airlines that fly in this airport are Cebu Pacific and Philippine Airlines for flights heading to and from Manila and Cebu. The airport can accommodate up around 700 000 passengers annually as of 2016. At the height of 44 meters, its runway is 2.1 kilometers long and is made of asphalt. Bancasi Airport has many interesting shops and eateries within the airport so you can shop or eat while waiting for the plane to arrive or depart. To go in and out of the airport is easy because there are many types of public transportation available in Bancasi Airport for the visitors. There are two flights daily operated by Philippine Airlines from Siargao to Bacolod.

Climate pattern in Siargao to Butuan

Butuan climate is under the heat of the sun for most of the time. Usually, it will be warm and sunny throughout the years with little rains except for typhoon season which the weather cannot be predictable with heavy rains and thunderstorm. The average maximum temperature in Bacolod is around 25 and 31 degree Celsius, while the average minimum is about 19 and 22 degree Celsius. While around December until February will be crowded of seasons because it will be the warm and enjoyable season of the year. If you plan to visit Butuan during this season, make sure you book your flight and hotel early as two months in advance for a lower price.

Highlights attractions in Butuan

• Tagnote Falls - If you like to take a swim in the river or even want to go on a picnic within groups, Tagnote Falls in Barangay San Antonio is one of the destinations you can consider staying when in Butuan. It is a two-tiered waterfall, hence upon reaching the falls from the city is guaranteed to be an amazing experience because of the tumbling waterfalls, where the water is cool and clear as well as the lush and serene greenery around the area. Its basin is 10 square meters in size and can accommodate up to 16 people at a time. Getting over here would require traversing through creeks, forest and uphill slope before reaching the waterfall. Without doubt, Tagnote Falls is an attraction that you must visit when in Butuan.
• Butuan National Museum - Well-known after the accidental discovery of archaeological materials by the City Engineering Office of Butuan City back in 1975, Butuan National Museum has an wide collections from further excavations conducted by the National Museum body, among them including the ethnographic materials from the Higaonon, Tiruray, Mamanua and Bukidnon ethnolinguistic groups, as well as musical instruments, agricultural tools, baskets, textiles, personal adornments, 14th century coffins containing valuables, whetstones, mortar, adze, tablet, wooden paddles, ceramic wares, body ornaments and implements. Butuan National Museum is open from Mondays to Fridays from 9 am to 5 pm.
• Guingona Park - Guingona Park once used to be a city plaza of the Butuan city but is now applied as a historical site too. Here at the park, there is the Shrine of the Philippine Flag which commemorates the earlier formal raising of the country’s flag in Mindanao, with the Giant Flag remaining raised here night and day. In addition, from that, there is also the Rizal Monument, which is a cultural property completed by Garcia Velarde in 1934.