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Cagayan de Oro is known as "The City of Golden Friendship". It is located along the northern coast of Mindanao, south of the Philippines. It is the provincial capital of Misamis Oriental. Cebuano is the main dialect spoken in the city. Filipino based on Tagalog is spoken as the National Language. English is also widely used. The city has an population of about 460,000 people.
[edit] Get in
[edit] By plane
Cagayan de Oro is served by a domestic airport in Lumbia. It has daily flights to/from Manila and Cebu.
- Philippine Airlines [1] - flag carrier
- Cebu Pacific [2] - 2nd flag carrier - budget airline
- Air Philippines [3] - budget airline
- Asian Spirit [4] - prop. aircraft
[edit] By boat
The Port of Cagayan de Oro is the busiest in the region. It has frequent boat trips to and from Manila, Cebu, Bacolod, Iloilo, Tagbilaran, Dumaguete and Iligan.
- Super Ferry [5]
- Cebu Ferries [6]
- Trans Asia [7]
- Negros Navigation [8]
- Sulpicio Lines [9]
- Gothong Lines
[edit] By bus
The city has two bus terminals. The West Bound terminal caters to trips going to Iligan, Ozamiz, Pagadian and Zamboanga while the Agora Terminal caters to trips going to Gingoog, Butuan, Malaybalay, Valencia, Wao, Kidapawan, Davao and Camiguin Island (via Balingoan Port).
[edit] Get around
Jeepneys, Multi Cab and the Motorela (similar to the Thai tuk-tuk) are the main mode of transportation within the city. Air-con taxis and car rentals are also available.
- San Agustin Cathedral - Gothic inspired church with centuries old stained glass windows.
- Gardens of Malasag Eco-Tourism Village[10] - located in a reforested area in Malasag Hill. This 7 hectare village has replicas of tribal houses in the region and a panoramic view of Macajalar Bay. It is owned by the government and managed by the Philippine Tourism Authority.
- Plaza Divisoria - built in the early 1900's as a town divider (divisoria) or fire breaker after a great fire that almost burned down the entire town. It is now a park dedicated to local and national heroes.
- Macahambus Cave and Gorge - an underground cave with a 130-foot circular gorge. The ravine is thick with various species of plants and huge trees. It is the site of the historic battle between local and American soldiers during the Philippine-American War (1900).
- Museo de Oro - inside the Xavier University campus, it exhibits artifacts dug from Huluga Cave and repertoire of Bukidnon and Maranao Cultures that have survived the ravages of time.
- Cagayan de Oro Tourism Showhouse - in Bonifacio Park, it showcases products from Cagayan de Oro and the province.
- Whitewater Rafting - 14 rapids along Cagayan de Oro river. The rainy months of September and October are good for intermediate and professional levels (rapids range from class 3 to 4). The rest of the year especially during the dry season is good for novice or amateur rafters.
- Macahambus Adventure Park - rappel and zip-line across trees a hundred feet above ground
- Mapawa Nature Park - ideal for horseback riding, biking, zipline and nature trekking
[edit] Shopping
- Limketkai Center [11] - the biggest in the Mindanao region
- SM City Cagayan de Oro - located along Pueblo de Oro Estates
- Robinsons Cagayan de Oro - within the Limketkai Center
- Gaisano Mall - located along C.M. Recto Avenue
- Night Market - every Friday and Saturday evening, the streets of Plaza Divisoria are filled with stalls selling bags, shoes and other trinkets
[edit] Cagayan Delicacies
- Jamon Cagayan de Oro (pork ham) sold by Slers, Oroham and Pines
- Chicharon (pork rind/skin) sold by Slers
- Felys Homemade Cheese Sticks
- Felys Homemade Assorted Flavored Peanuts
- Cashew nuts from Lumba district
- Cafe Laguna- a fine dining restaurant located in Robinsons Mall that serves Filipino cuisine.
- Vienna Kaffehaus- a fine dining restaurant located along Chaves corner A. Velez Street.
- Kagayanon Restaurant- located in Limketkai Center that serves Filipino cuisine and ostrich meat.
- Night Cafe- every Friday and Saturday evening the streets of Plaza Divisoria are filled with stalls selling grilled food.
- Inilog Grill- popular for its grilled food and unlimited rice servings.
- Country Side Steakhouse - American style food, reasonable prices, generous servings, steaks cooked perfectly. Next to Kagayanon in Rosario Plaze at Limketkai Center.
[edit] Coffee
- Night Cafe - every Friday and Saturday evening the streets of Plaza Divisoria are filled with stalls selling grilled food
- Bo's Coffee - Cebu based coffee shop located at A. Velez Street
- Taza - locally owned coffee shop located at Limketkai Center
- The Site - Rosario Strip, Limketkai Center - popular among young yuppies
- M2 Family KTV Bar - Rosario Strip, Limketkai Center - a popular place for Karaoke lovers
- Pulse - formerly Xcite, it is located in front of Dynasty Court Hotel
- Ralphs Sports Bar - adjacent to Pulse, it has several billiard pools
- Navigator Gay Bar - corner of Osmeña and Florentino Street
- Tubby's Gay Bar [12]
- Spooks KTV Bar - C. Pacana Street, inbetween Tiano and Velez Street
- Kamugawa KTV and Restaurant - Capistrano Street
- Pyramid Bar - Kauswagan Highway, near RER Subdivision
- Fu - Club and Bar, House Music, known for bringing in the best DJs in the country and the first European DJ to play in CDO. - Address: Corrales cor J. Ebarle Sts.
[edit] Budget
- MASS SPEC Hostel - Tiano Bros. Street
- Y.M.C.A. Hostel - Julio Pacana Street
[edit] Mid-range
- Mountain Suite Business - Kimwa Compound, Tablon
- Middleton - Lirio Extension, Carmen
- Philtown Hotel [13] - Makahambus
[edit] Special
- Gardens of Malasag Eco Tourism Village[14]
[edit] Splurge
- Pryce Plaza Hotel - Carmen Hill
- The Malasag House [15] - perfect view over Macajalar Bay
- Mallberry Suites Hotel - Florentino Street, Limketkai Center
- Dynasty Court Hotel - Archbishop Hayes corner Tiano Bros. Street
- VIP Hotel - A. Velez corner C. Pacana Street
- MARCO Hotel - Alwana Business Park, Cugman
[edit] Get out
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