SCENIC ROADTRIP FROM LANTAPAN TO TALAKAG, BUKIDNON

The newly functional road directly linking Lantapan and Talakag, Bukidnon has been making buzz since its opening few years back. This diversion road officially starts from Aglayan, Malaybalay City to Tikalaan, Talakag. Aside from smooth traffic, shorter travel time and SAFETY, interesting stopovers and breathtaking scenery make a very memorable roadtrip making every passerby eager to come back.


Here are TOP reasons why I so love road tripping from Lantapan to Talakag:

1. CAFE SA BUKID 
Officially known as Full View Farm Products, Cafe sa Bukid is literally a cafe in a hut offering a rustic yet artistic place, great snack foods (jam and egg sandwich, shakes and brewed coffee) fresh fruits & vegetables and processed foods & pasalubong items. With its effort to go environment friendly, Cafe sa Bukid uses wooden spoon & fork and produces its own bamboo straw.

 2. VIEW OF KITANGLAD and KALATUNGAN RANGES
Nature lovers would surely love a smooth ride on a concrete road beneath two of the major mountain ranges in the country.  

3. 24-SEVEN STOP OVER
Here, you can rest your tired butt while sipping local brewed coffee or taking snacks. This place is also a perfect site to view the wonderful mountain ranges on its both sides.

 

4. VEGETABLE FARMS
Vegetables are the major crops in this cool area so vegetables dominate almost the whole stretch of the road. The beautiful scenic farms are comparable to those in Benguet and Mountain Province.    

5. BREATHTAKING SCENERY 
I couldn't close my eyes to sleep while passing through this road. Every sight is breathtaking, stunning and so relaxing. Wow!

6. OCCASIONAL SEA OF CLOUDS
If you bump on a fair morning, luck will let you witness lovely fogs settling below grandiose mountains.  

OTHER SITES OF INTEREST:

1. BOUGAINVILLA TREE

2. BRIDGES 

3. BONSETA'S FUN RIDES

Simple Direction:

FOR COMMUTERS: Public transport jeepneys ply from Malaybalay City proper or Barangay Aglayan Crossing to Poblacion or direct to Kibangay, Lantapan where Cafe sa Bukid is located. From Kibangay to Talakag area, motorbike and tricycles are the only transportation available.

FOR PRIVATE RIDES: From Malaybalay City, proceed to Barangay Aglayan Crossing (just 10-15 minutes drive). There you start your enjoyable road trip.

From CDO, drive to Poblacion, Talakag. Travel further for about an hour to Crossing Tikalaan. Then follow the direction leading to Lantapan.