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Don Victoriano Chiongbian is known for its rugged mountain scenery and its location within the Mount Malindang landscape. The area is suited to hiking, waterfalls, springs, and other nature-based activities, with forests covering much of the higher terrain. Cool weather and steep green slopes give the municipality a distinctly highland character.

Jimenez is one of the country’s best-preserved heritage towns, known for St. John the Baptist Church, a National Cultural Treasure, and its collection of Spanish-era and early 20th-century ancestral houses. Casa Ozamiz and Casa Bacarro are among the notable heritage homes, with Casa Bacarro also housing an old printing press and restaurant. The town’s historic streets and old houses make it a must-visit destination for travelers interested in Philippine heritage.

Sapang Dalaga is famous for Sapang Dalaga Falls, a 60-foot waterfall surrounded by lush greenery and located close to the town center. The falls are known for their cool deep pool and the local legend of a mysterious maiden said to have appeared at the creek. Forests, rivers, and rolling hills make the town a pleasant destination for nature trips.

Ozamiz is best known for Cotta Fort, officially called Fuerte de la Concepción y del Triunfo, a 1756 Spanish fort recognized as a National Historical Landmark. The fort once helped protect the area around Panguil Bay and remains one of the city’s most important heritage sites. Bukagan Hill also offers wide views of the city, bay, and surrounding mountains.

Concepcion is a quiet coastal municipality known for fishing communities, beaches, and scenic views of the surrounding waters. Agriculture also remains important, with farms spread across its lowland areas. Its mix of coastline, rivers, and rolling countryside gives it a relaxed rural character.