Cagayan de Oro isn’t tagged as the “City of Golden Friendship” for nothing. Besides the fact that Kagay-anons are extremely friendly and hospitable, most of the tourist spots and activities in the city are best enjoyed with the company of your BFFs. Bonus: There are also several gorgeous views to see outside of this bustling city! Here are 19 places to visit in CDO as well as in its neighboring areas.
Top Attractions in Cagayan de Oro
The largest pirate-themed waterpark in the Philippines, Seven Seas Waterpark & Resort, opened in November 2017. With 10 exciting waterslides, a 400 meter long lazy river, a kids water play area and a dual wavepool, you and your family are sure to have an unforgettable time!
Cagayan de Oro, the largest city in Northern Mindanao, is a convenient hub for tourists visiting nearby Bukidnon and Camiguin Island. It’s also the adventure capital of the Philippines! This city is famous for its white water river rafting, river tubing, paragliding, nature parks.
White Island, hot springs and prisitine waterfalls in Camiguin Island.
Cool pine forests in Bukidnon, Del Monte Pineapple Plantation and Dahilayan Adventure Park.
How to Get to Cagayan de Oro
The most popular way to travel to Cagayan de Oro is through its nearest airport: the Laguindingan Airport. This is one of the main airports near the city which has a direct flight from two of the major cities in the Philippines: Cebu and Manila.
From the airport, you can easily ride a van going to the city. Fare is approximately 200 Php per head and travel time is around an hour, depending on the traffic.
If you are coming in from Davao, there are buses that can take you to CDO. Travel time is around 5 to 6 hours.
Aside from planes and buses, you can also take a ferry if you are from Cebu and Manila. Travel time is usually around 7-8 hours (overnight) from Cebu and around 44 hours if from Manila.
CDO serves as the gateway for travelers from major cities like Cebu and Manila who wants to explore its neighboring cities and provinces.
Among its popular provinces are Bukidnon, Iligan, and Camiguin.
I personally think Camiguin deserves a couple of days exploring, and not just a day trip.
The island is small, it is one of the smallest in the Philippines along with Siquijor. And despite its size, there are plenty of activities that you can do on the island.
As for Bukidnon and Iligan, well, the activities that you can enjoy here are more for the outdoor type of traveler. Basically, it is the same with Camiguin but it is more accessible from Cagayan de Oro.
If you do have limited days, then CDO, Bukidnon, and Iligan is an easy itinerary that you can try.
Find adventure at CDO’s nature parks and reserves.
If you don’t like cities and would prefer going out with nature, then CDO has some great places to offer.
Go on a hiking trip, chase beautiful waterfalls or just breath in nature, CDO has it all.
Below are some of the wonderful natural parks and reserves that you can go to:
Mapawa Nature Park
Macahambus Adventure Park
Malasag Eco-Tourism Village
Catanico Falls
Migtugsok Falls
Monigue Cave
The Mapawa Nature Park is a nature reserve located in Malasag, Cagayan de Oro. It is home to wonderful waterfalls, lush flora and fauna and gorgeous views.
Some of the activities you can enjoy while here are Tree Nursery Camping, and Wildlife Observation.
If you are one for adventure, the Macahambus Adventure Park is a great place to visit in CDO.
The adventure park is located in Barangay Lumbia, CDO – about a 25-minute ride from the city. It is much like the Dahilayan Adventure Park as is also offers extreme adventure rides.
Several of its highlights include crossing the Sky Bridge, a 120-meter zip line, and rappelling.
If you are into an educational experience, the Malasag Eco-Tourism Village is another place to visit in Cagayan de Oro. The village is located in Malasag, CDO.
It’s a place where you can visit tribal houses, check out a museum and an education center. You can also go camping and swimming here for a fee.
You can also go visit waterfalls in CDO should you wish to. Some of the popular waterfalls are the F.S. Catanico Falls and the Migtugsok Falls.
Both falls are gorgeous and offer a relaxing getaway from the city.
Another quick getaway from the city is a visit to the Monigue Cave in Barangay Mambuaya. Just the Cantabon Cave in Siquijor, you’ll be rewarded with amazing stalactites and stalagmites formation when you go visit.
Where to Stay in Cagayan de Oro
Fortunately for you, we have stayed at 3 different hotels in CDO and we can easily recommend them for you!
Bed and Breakfast by Budgetel
Bed and Breakfast by Budgetel is a budget-friendly accommodation located at the Lifestyle District. If you want a nice and friendly vibe especially at night, this is a cool place to check-in.
New Dawn Pensionne House
If you want something more classy, the New Dawn Pensionne House is an accommodation I could recommend. The room is very comfortable and its location also very convenient.
I hope we have given you enough reasons to visit Cagayan de Oro for a day or two. There are so many wonderful places to visit in CDO as well as fun things to do in Cagayan de Oro.
If you look past the hustle of the city, you’ll surely come to appreciate the wonderful activities you can do here.
So, will you stay and explore more of CDO?
BUKIDNON TOURIST SPOTS AND ACTIVITIES TO DO
There will never be a shortage of green fields in the landlocked province of Bukidnon. Known for being the food basket of Northern Mindanao, Bukidnon has been a major producer of rice and corn in the region. Its abundant fields paved way for many farms and plantations that eventually made the province one of the country’s primary source of bananas, pineapples, and sugarcanes.
But more than being a landscape of greeneries, Bukidnon is also a wonderland bursting with rich cultural heritage, mesmerizing natural sights, and incredible adventures. It may not have the usual relaxing beach panorama that many city dwellers love, but Bukidnon is filled with breathtaking wonders where you’ll find the healthy respite you need. On top of that is calming cool weather, making it an ideal summer destination.
If your idea of a getaway is trying out exciting activities in a lovely place with the company of great people, visit Bukidnon and discover the beauty of this highland paradise in the heart of Mindanao with these amazing tourist spots and activities.
Instead of swimming in the pristine waters of beautiful beaches, you can take a refreshingly cool plunge in Bukidnon’s numerous waterfalls, which are all equally marvellous. Some of the must-visits falls in Bukidnon include the Kibalabag Falls in Malaybalay, Kisolon Falls and Alalum Falls in Sumilao, Gantungan, Natigbasan, and DimadungawanFalls in Impasug-ong, and Sagumata and Kimatahay Falls in Valencia.
Dahilayan Adventure Park is an extreme playground made for people who want to experience the greatest adventure there is. One of their main attractions is their 840-meter zipline, the longest dual zipline in Asia. Breathtaking views that you can only find in the mountains of Dahilayan await your courageous and thrilling ride—that is if you keep your eyes open while speeding through the line.
Also at Dahilayan, experience an array of exciting adventures
Aside from the 840-meter zipline, Dahilayan Adventure Park also offers other extreme rides for adrenaline junkies, including Flying Lizard Canopy Glider, Python Roller Zipride, and Tower of Power Ropes. Skytower Base Jump, the highest parajump platform in the country, can also be found at Dahilayan. It is best to try these and other exciting activities with your family and friends.
Visit the pineapple plantation at Camp Phillips
Covering around 9000 hectares of land, Camp Phillips in Manolo Fortich has vast fields of pineapple plantations. Even if it is privately-owned, the place is open to the public. You’ll get to see a wide landscape planted with pineapples, stretching from horizon to horizon. Make sure to buy fresh pineapple goodies while you’re there. Aside from the farm, there is also a souvenir shop, a church, and a playground inside Camp Phillips.
Bukidnon is considered to be the food basket in Mindanao and is a home to the finest and sweetest pineapple in the country. It is a major producer of rice, corn and pineapple among others. Not only that, it is also the home of numerous plantations such as Del Monte, Lapanday Diversified Products Corporation and Dole Philippines, which are engaged in pineapple, banana plantation among other tropical fruits.
Camp Phillips is a community situated in Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon. It is also where the Del Monte Pineapple Plantation is located. It has a vast field of pineapples covering around 9000 hectares of land. A wide area of the place is planted with pineapples that stretch from horizon to horizon.
Upon entering Camp Phillips, one would be able to see a big pineapple statue, a perfect spot for picture taking. One can look around the vast area without seeking any permission from Del Monte as it is open to the public. Inside Camp Phillips, one would be able to see the American style housing project built by the Americans (previous owners of Del Monte) for Del Monte employees.
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