Baganga Travel Guide, Philippines

Baganga, the Philippines – Overview

Baganga is one of the largest municipalities in the province of Davao Oriental, the Philippine. It is a coastal town to the eastern part of the country and serves as a great tourist spot. It is situated next to Caraga. Its population is more than 50,000 inhabitants. The area of Baganga is subdivided into approximately 18 barangays. Some of the major barangays include Binondo, Lambajon, Upper Mikit, San Victor, Baculin, Binondo and Campawan etc. Agriculture and fishing are the major industries of the area.

Baganga’s tropical climate and beautiful landmarks have made it a wonderful tourism haven. Blue crystal clear waters and winding roads welcome you when you enter Baganga. There are bountiful sights, landmarks, beaches, forest and historical places.

Baganga is a typhoons-free place. It is an ideal land for rice and many other corps. The seas of Baganga are full of fishes of different species.

The beaches of Davao Oriental serve for skim-boarding, snorkeling, diving and sailing throughout the year. Davao Oriental is also known as the sunrise capital of the Philippine. Here, the sun shines first and the Philippines day begins.

Some of the most popular attractions of the area include the mesmerizing Bonsai Forest, the Sleeping Dinosaur Island in Mati, the Salvador del Mundo Church and the captivating Aliwagwag Falls etc. Whatever your style and taste is, you can find every type of attractions. It serves as one of the best picnic spot for honeymooners, families and children.

Masoo Beach is another great attraction for the tourists from all over the world. Baganga is also the largest producer of coconut in the Philippine, being regarded as the country’s coconut capital.

Central Luzon is another great site in the area. While traveling to Baganga, you can have great views of the Luzon rice grain fields.

In Baganga, most of the people are linked to the agricultural and fishing industries. Life in Baganga is unhurried and slow paced. People are calm and busy with their work.

Baganga is home to many popular educational institutes. Some of the most popular schools and colleges in Baganga are Baganga High School, Maryknoll High School of Lambajon, St. Mary's Academy of Baganga and Our Lady's Academy etc.

Baganga also has an airport, serving for local and international flights.