MARIANO'S BLOOMING AGRI-TOURISM PARK

SOCCKSARGEN - SOUTH COTABATO

SUNFLOWER FARM

Located in the Fruit & Flower Basket of the South - Tupi, South Cotabato

HOW TO GET THERE:

From General Santos Airport, take the white multicab to Bulaong Terminal, 50php
In Bulaong Terminal, take any van or bus passing Tupi (we took Marbel of Mindanao Star Airconditioned Bus) 50php
In Tupi Terminal, take a trike to Mariano's Blooming Agri-Tourism Park, 20php

ENTRANCE:

Weekdays - 50php

Holidays & Weekends - 70php

With free use of native hats

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