South Cotabato now gradually known as the Land of the Dreamweavers is best known for its vast plantation of fruits and vegetables. The province owes its fertile soil to the volcanic waste that eroded from the orifice of the magnificent Mt. Matutum. One of the towns in the Province richly endowed with this natural resources is the town of Tupi.
Tupi is known as the fruit capital not only of South Cotabato but the whole of SoCCSKSarGen Region. It boasts of its vast pineapple plantations just located along the national highway with the imposing view of the majestic Mount Matutum dominating in the background. Aside from pineapple and other fruits, Tupi is also greatly known for its vast cut-flower and vegetables lantation.
South Cotabato is also known as the Land of the Dreamweavers.
Tupi Fruit Stands located along the National Highway. Tupi is considered the fruit bowl of the Province. Owing to the potential fruit stands are visible along the highways where tropical fruits are for sale. It is so accessible because it is located along the Maharlika Highway where buyers can easily park their vehicles.
Acmonan Hotspring is located at the foot of Mount Matutum. The Hot Springs and Waterfalls are just adjacent to each other.
THE MAJESTIC MT. MATUTUM
Major jump-off: Sito Glandang, Brgy. Kablon, Tupi
LLA: 6°22’N, 125°06.5’E, 2293 MASL Days required / hours to summit: 1-2 days / 4-6 hours
Specs: Minor climb, Difficulty 5/9, Trail class 3
LLA: 6°22’N, 125°06.5’E, 2293 MASL Days required / hours to summit: 1-2 days / 4-6 hours
Specs: Minor climb, Difficulty 5/9, Trail class 3
Beautifully rising in Tupi, South Cotabato, a town famous for its pineapple plantations, is Mt. Matutum. Its characteristic irregular but imposing cone shape dominates the landscape from General Santos to Koronadal City. It is so grand in its rise that it literally beckons climbers passing by the road from GenSan to Koronadal to climb it. Rising to 2293 MASL, it is considered a active volcano.
Another Tourists Attraction that you may visit in Tupi:
Linan Hotspring, Waterfalls and Campsite located within the Matutum forest reserved area. The hot springs which emits sulfuric hot water is believed to be medicinal. The area is strictly being conserved by DENR to protect the remaining forest cover within the vicinity. It is declared part of the Protected Landscpe of Mt. Matutum under the NIPAS Law.
Filipino-Japanese and Memorial Shrine located at Norona Hillside constructed with the assistance of the Manzo Hango, a member of the Japanese Imperial Army assigned in Tupi during World War II.
Tablao, Linan Pilgrimage Site located in Linan, it is frequented by visitors particularly during the Holy Week.
Cave although no intensive exploration had been done, caves are present in Kablon, Linan, Miasong and Polonuling.
References
http://adventuroj.com/tag/tupi-south-cotabato-festival/http://thetravelteller.com/tupi-south-cotabato-simply-beautiful/
http://www.southcotabato.gov.ph/city-municipalities/tupi/
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Matutum.jpg
http://www.pinoymountaineer.com/2008/01/mt-matutum-2293.html
http://ph.geoview.info/water_falls_at_acmonan_tupi_so_cotabato,8734658p
http://tupi.southcotabato.org/p/tourist-attractions.html
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