Hotels in Mindanao, Philippines

Mindanao is the southernmost major island in the Philippines, famous for its world-class surfing at Siargao's Cloud 9 reef and the towering Mount Apo, the country's highest peak. The tropical climate brings dry weather from November to April (around 80°F or 27°C), making it perfect for diving in the coral-rich waters of Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park, while the rainy season from May to October cools things to the mid-70s°F (about 24°C) and turns the Maria Cristina Falls into a thunderous cascade. During the dry months you can paddleboard through the Enchanted River in Hinatuan, and in the wet season you'll find fewer crowds and cheaper stays at Davao City's durian markets.