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Must Try Activities in South Cotabato - Mariano's Blooming Agri-Tourism, Seven Falls Zipline, and Lake Cruise
Lake Sebu in South Cotabato is one of the favorite destinations of those who come to visit the southern Philippines. A lot of tourist have fallen in love with the idyllic town.
Last April, my sister and her hubby wanted to visit Lake Sebu. So I, having been to Lake Sebu for countless times, acted as their tour guide.
I made this itinerary below:
6:30 AM ETD from Alabel
7:30 AM ETA at Mariano's Blooming Petals Agri-Venture
8:30 AM ETD to Lake Sebu
9:30 AM ETA at Lake Sebu Seven Falls Adventures
9:30 - 11:30 AM Trekking to Falls No. 2 and Zipline Adventure
11:30 AM ETD to Punta Isla
12:00 NN Lake Cruise at Punta Isla with Lunch
2:00 PM ETD to Marbel
3:00 PM ETA at Apareja Buko Halo-Halo (Cancelled due to rain)
3:30 PM ETA at Durian Garden (Durian Pie)
4:30 PM Home Sweet Home
MARIANO'S BLOOMING AGRI-TOURISM PARK
Who can resist taking selfie with these sunflowers?
They schedule the planting of sunflowers so that there will always be sunflowers in full bloom all year round. Aside from sunflowers there are other attractions as Mariano's Blooming Agri-Tourism Park like vegetable gardens and birds.
ASIA'S HIGHEST ZIPLINE
We tried the highest zipline in Southeast Asia! This 1.1 km zipline divided into two segments starting from Falls Number 1 to Falls Number 5, and from Falls Number 5 to Falls Number 2.
The photogenic Falls number 2 or Hikong Bente, the tallest among the seven falls
We trekked down here to see the waterfall up close. The rock wall is just as pretty, too!
The lush greenery gives every visitor a relaxing feeling.
Here's the video of the thrilling zipline ride:
LAKE CRUISE AT PUNTA ISLA RESORT
After a thrilling zip line adventure at the highest zipline in Southeast Asia at Seven Falls, Lake Sebu, we took our lunch at the Lake Cruise of Punta Isla Resort. It was a complete experience -- gastronomic, environmental, and cultural immersion.
Going down to the lake side for the cruise.
We were served the famous chicharon tilapia
Another tilapia dish called Pinaputok -- tilapia wrapped in banana leaves with all the spices inside
Pinakbet
Locals who belong to the Tboli ethnoliguistic group provide entertainment with their traditional music and dances.
The tour guide is entertaining. His jokes are really funny.
Watch the video of our cruise here:
A day or two in Lake Sebu can really be worth the while. You can visit their tourism office and ask about affordable accommodations and homestays.
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