Things to do in Magsaysay, Davao Del Sur | Mindanao

Magsaysay is a 1st class municipality in Davao Del Sur, Philippines. It has 56,263 residents according to the 2020 census. One of the main ways Davao del Sur's rural residents make money is by planting and harvesting rice. Magsaysay was once part of Bansalan as the first inhabitants were Bagobos and Manobos, while later settlers from the Visayas eventually became the dominant group. Kialeg - now Magsaysay - is the most populous village and was renamed in 1959 to honor the late president Ramon Magsaysay

On June 17, 1967, the municipality of Magsaysay was created from 18 barangays belonging to Bansalan. In 1968, Barangay Kialeg officially became Barangay Poblacion, and it is still colloquially referred to as Kialeg. 

On February 7, 2021, a magnitude 6.3 earthquake hit near Magsaysay. The quake was strong enough to cause some minor damage to the nearby towns of Magsaysay and other cities

Magsaysay is politically subdivided into 22 barangays.

  • Bacungan
  • Balnate
  • Barayong
  • Blocon
  • Dalawinon
  • Dalumay
  • Glamang
  • Kanapulo
  • Kasuga
  • Lower Bala
  • Mabini
  • Malawanit
  • Malongon
  • New Ilocos
  • Poblacion (Kialeg)
  • San Isidro
  • San Miguel
  • Tacul
  • Tagaytay
  • Upper Bala
  • Maibo
  • New Opon

Tourist Spots in Magsaysay

  • Explore the astonishing Talusob Falls

The easiest way to get to Barangay Balnate is convenient and affordable: take a car ride and then keep walking for about 20 minutes. And for the ultimate treat, stop by Talusob White Rock Hill - exposure to nature will never be the same. 

At the Cascading Falls at 80 meters or White Rock Hill at 150 meters, try rock climbing, and enjoy a zip line, or waterfall rappelling. The perfect place for your next family adventure




  • Rock Climbing and River Trekking at Malamawit

Rappel or rock climb to the height of 350 feet at the Malawanit limestone cliff at Barangay Malawanit. After a 2 hour hike, you can continue your adventures and experience exciting activities such as rappelling or climbing to the height of 350 feet


  • River Hiking at Mapungis and Blasan Falls

Rappel down the BLASAN FALLS- a cascading 80 feet waterfall. After your nerve-racking upstream adventure, the scenic Province of Davao del Sur awaits you

  • Stalactites inside Stafungsol Cave 

The Stafungsol Cave has already been frequently visited with the aid of using journey seekers earlier than the collection of earthquakes struck overdue ultimate year. Accordingly, its integrity and formation are nonetheless intact, and that clearing operation remains ongoing to pave the manner for site visitors to have to get the right of entry to move there again.




Festivals and Events
  • Araw ng Magsaysay Town anniversary celebration - June 17
  • Kialegnon Festival Thanksgiving celebration September 22 -28
  • SeƱor Santo NiƱo Religious Fiesta - January 16


HOW TO GET THERE

Closest Aiport:  

  • Davao International Airport
  • General Santos Airport
From General Santos City
  • Catch up a bus bound for Davao City at Bulaong Terminal
  • get off at Digos City terminal
  • Jeepney ride or hire motorcycle going to Magsaysay town

From Davao City
  • Catch up a bus bound for Digos City or Kidapawan City
  • get off at Digos City terminal
  • Jeepney ride or hire motorcycle going to Magsaysay town

If your bus is bound for Kidapawan City or Cotabato, Tacurong, or Isulan,
  • Inform the driver to drop you off at the intersection going to Magsaysay
  • Jeepney ride or hire motorcycle going to Magsaysay town




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