The region boasts majestic mountains, protected forests, white sandy beaches, coral reefs, and sheltered bays that teem with marine life.
Northern Mindanao is home to nine tribal groups, adding to its cultural diversity. These include: the Higaonon, Talaandig, Manobo, Matigsalug, Tigwahanon, and Umayamnon tribes of Bukidnon, the Maranao tribe of Lanao del Norte and Misamis Oriental, and the Subanen tribe of Misamis Occidental.