Cagayan De Oro Travel Guide

The city of Cagayan de Oro is located on the northern coast of Mindanao, the second largest island in the Philippines and offers visitors the change to explore the island's natural resources.

Worth It?: This is a good place to visit if you are interested in adventure sports.
What to Do: white water rafting, kayaking, visiting the museums and churches.
Best Time to Go: during the cool, dry season from November to May.
How Long?: A day or two is enough time to explore Cagayan de Oro.
Trivia: Cagayan de Oro is known as the City of Golden Friendship.

Cagayan de Oro is a popular place for adventure sports, particularly white water rafting and there is a series of14 rapids situated along Cagayan de Oro River. There are a number of parks outside the city where sports such as rock climbing and abseiling are all the rage, while the surrounding jungle contains cool caves and sparkling waterfalls.

If you have time to spare, a particularly picturesque way to reach Cagayan de Oro is by SuperFerry from Manila (36 hours). Just lounge on deck and watch as the stunning scenery slips slowly past. There are comfortable places to sleep onboard and plenty of food and drink.

Travel to Cagayan De Oro - Getting There

There are daily flights to Cagayan de Oro from Manila (1 hour, 30 minutes). There are also regular buses to places such as to Butuan (3 hours, 30 minutes) and Surigao (6 hours) and Iligan (1 hour, 30 minutes).

Cagayan De Oro Things to Do

Cagayan De Oro Attractions

Macahambus Cave and Gorge

this underground cave is located in a 130-foot circular gorge and is the site of the historic battle between local and American soldiers during the Philippine-American War of 1900.

Side trips from Cagayan de Oro

Gardens of Malasag Eco-Tourism Village: situated in a reforested area in Malasag Hill, this village features replicas of tribal houses and a stunning panoramic view of Macajalar Bay.