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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.

Baliangao is becoming known for its white-sand beaches, cliff views, and Kabgan Island, with the municipality now developing several tourism districts. Its coastal areas offer clear waters, peaceful shorelines, and scenic views that are still relatively quiet. Inland, farms and rolling green hills add to its countryside 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.

Panaon is a quiet coastal municipality known for fishing, beaches, and agricultural communities along its shoreline. The town has a largely rural setting where coconut, rice, and other crops remain important livelihoods. Coastal plains and rolling hills create a peaceful landscape for travelers looking beyond major tourist centers.

Oroquieta is the capital and a center for agriculture, trade, education, and eco-cultural tourism. The city is known for its coconut and copra industry and for natural attractions such as Sebucal Hot Spring. Its location between Panguil Bay and the surrounding hills gives it a mix of coastal and upland scenery.