Cagayan de Oro is one of the progressive cities of Mindanao and is considered to be the business center of northern Mindanao. It is the capital city of Misamis Oriental. Majority of the people here speak Cebuano because some of the people here came from Cebu and Bohol. The city is known as the “City of Golden Friendship” because of the innate friendliness of its people. The many activities one can do in the city and its surrounding suburbs, as well as the many historical and adventure sites in CDO (as it is popularly called) make it a great destination to travel to.
Experience an adventure in the natural, wild, and rugged countryside. Shoot the rapids and wrestle the waves and whirlpools down the Cagayan de Oro River. A minimum of 6 persons can enjoy a maximum of four hours with 14 rapids and friendly whirlpools between the huge mountain ranges of Bukidnon. Among the rapids you will encounter, the hardest to conquer of all is the “Kiss the Walls.”
Take a trip to the enchanting rainforest of Magbais in the municipality of Claveria in Misamis Oriental, just 1 hour and 45 minutes from Cagayan de Oro City. After a short climb, defy gravity while you cross the hanging bridges between the majestic trees, and marvel at the charm of the forest while on top. Trek the Magbais River and have a refreshing dip in the pools at the base of waterfalls. Minimum of 6 persons.
Bukidnon is dubbed as the highland paradise in the heart of Mindanao. There are many destinations to visit and enjoy in Bukidnon, including the Mangima Canyon, Atugan Bridge, Monastery of Transfiguration, Stone Marker of Yoshito’s Grave, Kaamulan Park, Pine Hills Hotel, and the Del Monte Pineapple Plantation and their country club with an astounding view of the Mount Kitanglad range.
Dahilayan Adventure Park showcases Asia’s longest Dual Zipline. It is an 840m long, 4,700feet above sea level and speeds up to 90kph. The newest adventure in Bukidnon which will add an extreme experience to your itinerary. Click here for Dahilayan Adventure Park Information and Rates.
Nestled in the midst of the natural beauty of Northern Mindanao, Iligan city is also called “the City of Majestic Waterfalls.” Iligan City attractions include the Iligan City Hall, Open Ampitheater, Café Hermoso, Maria Cristina Falls, Timoga Cold Spring, Macapagal- Macaraeg ancestral home, and the local pasalubong shops.
Discover the City of Golden Friendship and enjoy the following attractions you can find in Cagayan de Oro: Plaza Divisoria/Golden Friendship Park, St. Augustine Cathedral, Wooden Sta. Cruz, Gaston Park, City Executive House, Ysalina Bridge, Casa del Chino Ygua, Vicente de Lara Park, MacArthur Memorial Marker, Makahambus Cave and Hill, and the Gardens of Malasag Eco- tourism village.
Here in the “island born of fire,” natural wonders and historic riches wait the adventure tourist. On this day tour, you will get to see the following destinations: Taguines Lagoon, Sto. Niño Cold Springs, Old Catarman Church Ruins, Cross Marker and Sunken Cemetery, Old Vulcan, Station of the Cross, Ardent Hot springs, and the ever- famous White Island.
Drop by the Gardens of the Malasag Eco-Tourism Village with its replicas of the region’s tribal homes, endemic plants and trees, and a panoramic view of Macajalar Bay. Then spend the rest of the day at the Mapawa Nature Park which is just minutes away from the Malasag Eco-Tourism Village, and offers a range of activities such as horseback riding, rock climbing, rappelling, camping, zip lining, trampoline jumping, and waterfall trekking.