Agusan River sprawling the Agusan Valley that started in Davao to the Agusan provinces, and the exit point is Butuan City. It became the 3rd largest and longest river in the Philippines with so many adjacent big and small rivers interconnected along the side that forms into a mighty river.

In the history of Butuan, the Agusan River became the economic foundation of Butuan’s early settlers due to commerce and trading not only through this river but through to other places even reaching uncharted territories with the use of balangay boats or also knowns as the Butuan Boat.

Abayan Festival celebrated in the month of July with a fluvial procession of boats became the main event of the river’s historic past. The festival handed down from generation to generation to protects Butuanons and their fishermen from ferocious attacks from crocodiles in which long before the river was infested with so many crocodiles.

Agusan River has its potential in terms of tourists haven once develops. It is not just rich in the historical background but tourism as well. When resorts started piling up along the side of the river, it will have a bright future for Butuan in the economic aspect as well as in tourism as the river became the symbol of increasing investments and thriving businesses. Well, history repeats itself as Butuan then became the center of commerce and industry in the 11th AD.

“In the future, we want to expand these events and different activities. The Agusan River has a lot of potential for tourism aspect. If we can develop this river further, there are many other activities we can create with it, while also putting the primary concern into its protection,” said Mayor Ronnie Vicente Lagnada,

Location: Butuan City, capital of Caraga Region

How to get there: From Butuan City proper by tricycle or Multicab en route to Philippine Ports Authority where ferryboats for Magallanes is located and witness the mighty river.

Distance: It will take for estimated 10 to 15 minutes by tricycle or multicab ride to reach the Philippine Ports Authority since it is accessible by any means of transportation as its perfect location is in the heart of the City.