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Mt. Anahawon Travel Guide: How to Get to Valencia City’s Sky Park

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Located high in the hills of Brgy. Banlag, Valencia City, Mt. Anahawon—also known as Valencia City Sky Park—is quickly becoming a favorite for early risers, photographers, and soul seekers. With cool air, sunrise views, and panoramic hillscapes, it’s the kind of place that reminds you why slow living still wins.

But before you head up, here’s your all-in-one travel guide, whether you’re commuting or bringing your own ride.

Where is Mt. Anahawon?

Mt. Anahawon (Valencia City Sky Park) is located in Sitio Sumpong, Brgy. Banlag, just a short drive from Valencia City Proper in Bukidnon.
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Basic Info

  • Open Daily: 3:00 AM – 5:00 PM

  • Entrance Fee: ₱50.00 per head

  • Landmark Name on Maps: “Mt. Anahawon” or “Valencia City Sky Park”

  • Location: Brgy. Banlag, Valencia City, Bukidnon

  • Glass Viewdeck: Temporarily closed for safety

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How to Get to Mt. Anahawon (By Private Vehicle)

Planning a road trip with friends or family? Here’s how to drive up to the ridge:

From Cagayan de Oro City

  • Estimated Time: 2–2.5 hours

  • Route: Sayre Highway (N10) → Malaybalay → Valencia City Proper → Brgy. Banlag → Sitio Sumpong → Mt. Anahawon

  • Reminder: Check brakes and tires—final road stretch has some steep, rough patches.

From Davao City

  • Estimated Time: 2.5–3 hours

  • Route: Bukidnon–Davao Road → Maramag → Valencia → Brgy. Banlag → Ridge access road

  • Optional stopover: Maramag for food and fuel

From General Santos City

  • Estimated Time: 4.5–5 hours

  • Route: Gensan → Kidapawan → Arakan → Malaybalay → Valencia City

  • Prepare for a long drive with minimal gas stations along the route—plan ahead.


 

How to Commute to Mt. Anahawon

From Cagayan de Oro

  • Take a Pabama, RTMI, or Super5 bus from Agora Terminal to Valencia City

  • Travel Time: ~3 hours

  • Fare: ₱200–₱380

  • From the terminal, take a tricycle or habal-habal (motorcycle taxi) to Brgy. Banlag → Sitio Sumpong → Mt. Anahawon.

From Davao City

  • Ride an RTMI bus directly to Valencia

  • Travel Time: ~3 hours

  • Fare: ₱170–₱600

From General Santos City

  • Catch an RTMI bus from Bulaong Terminal to Valencia

  • Travel Time: ~5–6 hours

  • Fare: ₱280–₱950


 

When You’re in Valencia City Proper…

From Jollibee Valencia or Plaza Rizal, turn toward Brgy. Banlag.
Watch for signs leading to Sitio Sumpong—this is your entry point to Mt. Anahawon. The road is partially rough and inclined, so:

✅ Make sure your vehicle is in good condition
✅ Drive slow, especially in rainy weather
✅ If commuting, motorelas and motorcycle taxis (habal-habal) are available locally—just ask locals near the bus terminal or crossing


What to Expect at the Ridge

  • Cool breeze and epic sunrise views

  • Sloping ridgelines perfect for quiet reflection or content creation

  • A space that feels a world away—but is just minutes from the city proper

  • Even with the glass viewdeck closed, the open ridge alone is worth the trip


 

 Travel Tips

  • Arrive before sunrise (around 5:00 AM) for the best light and crowd-free space

  • Bring a tripod if you’re into landscape photography

  • Hot coffee + warm jackets = ultimate Bukidnon mood

  • No signal in some areas—download maps offline in advance

  • Ask locals for tricycle or habal-habal assistance if you’re commuting

  • No 4WD? Drive cautiously—some parts may need extra care


 

Final Thoughts

Mt. Anahawon is more than a travel destination—it’s a rising reminder that beauty often waits where Wi-Fi doesn’t reach. Bring your people, your playlists, or your peace and let Bukidnon’s ridges reset your rhythm.

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