2024 Cagayan De Oro Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in December)

Cagayan de Oro: The Hidden Gem of the Philippines

"The world is so big, you should go and see those beautiful corners that are not known to the world." Cagayan de Oro in the Philippines is such a place full of surprises. 💎 🌟Travel Experience: Visiting Cagayan de Oro feels like entering a tropical paradise. The sun is warm and bright, and the sea breeze gently caresses your face, instantly relaxing you. Walking on the beach, feeling the fine sand under your feet, and listening to the sound of the waves crashing against the shore, all your worries disappear. 🌊 🌈Tourist Attractions: 🎈Macahambus Cave: This is a spectacular cave with unique rock formations and clear underground streams. Exploring the cave feels like entering a mysterious underground world, full of adventure and excitement. 🕵️‍ 🎈Divisoria Night Market: A bustling night market with a wide variety of food, handicrafts, and souvenirs. Here, you can taste authentic Filipino cuisine and experience the local lifestyle. 🎉 🎈Maria Cristina Falls: A beautiful waterfall with water cascading down from a height, creating a spectacular sight. The surrounding natural environment is beautiful, making it a great place for taking photos. 📷 🚗Transportation: Transportation in Cagayan de Oro is relatively convenient. You can choose to fly to the local airport and then take a taxi or bus to the city center. In the city, you can take a tricycle or jeepney, which is affordable and allows you to experience the local transportation. 🛺 🍱Food: - Lechon: Filipino roasted suckling pig with crispy skin and tender meat, full of aroma. 😋 - Halo-halo: A dessert made with a mix of fruits, ice cream, beans, and other ingredients, with a rich taste, perfect for enjoying in hot weather. 🍧 - Chicken Inasal: Grilled chicken with special sauce, delicious. 🍗 🏠Accommodation: - Beach Resort: Enjoy beautiful sea views and comfortable accommodation, perfect for a relaxing vacation. 🌅 - City Hotel: Convenient transportation, complete surrounding facilities, and easy access to city attractions. 🚶‍ 💡Travel Tips: - Day 1: After arriving in Cagayan de Oro, check into the hotel and rest. In the evening, go to Divisoria Night Market to taste food and experience the local nightlife. 🎇 - Day 2: Go to Macahambus Cave for an adventure and admire the unique cave scenery. In the afternoon, relax on the nearby beach. 🌴 - Day 3: Visit Maria Cristina Falls and take photos. Then stroll around the city and buy some souvenirs. 🎁 Cagayan de Oro, the hidden gem of the Philippines, is waiting for you to explore. Come and start an unforgettable journey! 💖💖💖

A healing paradise - Cagayan de Oro.

A healing paradise - Cagayan de Oro~🏝️ Itinerary: In the north of Mindanao, 30 minutes by plane from Cebu, 18 hours by ferry from Cebu✈️ The host is a very interesting Filipino uncle. This whole area belongs to their family. He is in charge of about 8 hectares, and he is not only the manager of the whole farm, but also the chef.😘 Highly recommended: Hot chocolate!!! (No sugar)🍫 The air is fresh, and the accommodation is nice. They are expanding other places as campsites. It is really a paradise.🥰😍

The Philippines' hidden gem - Cagayan de Oro, where you can encounter the beauty of nature and culture~.

🌴Cagayan de Oro in the Philippines is a place full of charm and surprises. Here, you can explore the magnificence of nature and feel the profoundness of culture.✨ 📍Cagayan de Oro River Whitewater Rafting This is a game for the brave! Speed down the Cagayan de Oro River, where the turbulent water brings endless excitement and challenges. The lush forest on both sides of the river makes you feel like you are in a beautiful painting. Under the guidance of a professional guide, you can experience the thrill while admiring the wonders of nature.💦 📍Malasag Gardens The Malasag Gardens, like a fairyland, is a gift from nature. The garden is full of flowers and shaded by trees, and various rare plants are dazzling. Take a walk in the garden, breathe in the fresh air, and feel the tranquility and beauty. You can also meet cute animals and get close to nature.🌸 📍St. Augustine Cathedral The solemn and sacred St. Augustine Cathedral is a witness to the history of Cagayan de Oro. The exquisite architectural style and gorgeous interior decoration create a strong religious atmosphere. Here, calm down, listen to the voice of history, and feel the power of faith.⛪ Cagayan de Oro, the treasure of the Philippines, is waiting for you to explore. Come and start an unforgettable journey!

"Charming Cagayan de Oro: The Bright Pearl of the Philippines"

Cagayan de Oro is a city in the northern part of Mindanao Island in the Philippines. It is the regional center of Northern Mindanao and the capital of Misamis Oriental Province. The city has rich natural resources and cultural heritage. It is located on the banks of the Cagayan River, surrounded by beautiful mountains and scenery. Cagayan de Oro is an important commercial and economic center with modern infrastructure and a prosperous business district. In terms of tourism, Cagayan de Oro also has many attractive places. Tourists can visit local historical sites, museums, and cultural attractions to learn about the history and culture of the Philippines. In addition, there are many natural landscapes around the city, such as waterfalls, hot springs, and forests, suitable for outdoor activities and adventures. The people of Cagayan de Oro are hospitable, and the local food is also quite distinctive, such as Adobo, Lechon, etc. In general, Cagayan de Oro is a vibrant and charming city worth visiting.

Rafting adventure 🗺️

#rafting I just got back from an exhilarating rafting trip in Cagayan de Oro, and it was an absolute blast! 🌊 If you’re looking for an adventure that combines thrills with the beauty of nature, this is it. Known as the “City of Golden Friendship,” Cagayan de Oro is famous for its white-water rafting, and it definitely lived up to the hype. We booked our rafting experience with a local outfitter, and it cost around ₱1,200 per person, which included all the gear, a guide, and transportation to and from the river. The guides were super professional and made sure everyone felt safe while also making the experience incredibly fun. They even threw in a few surprises, like spinning the raft in the middle of the rapids, which had us all laughing and screaming at the same time! The Cagayan de Oro River is stunning, surrounded by lush greenery and dramatic rock formations. The rapids range from beginner-friendly to more intense, so there’s something for everyone, whether you’re a first-timer or a seasoned rafter. We hit about 14 rapids on our trip, and each one was a mix of adrenaline-pumping action and pure joy. 🚣♂️ One of the best parts was floating down the calmer sections of the river, where you could just lay back, take in the breathtaking scenery, and enjoy the moment. The guides also shared interesting stories about the local area, which added a cultural touch to the whole adventure. If you have extra time, there are other attractions nearby worth checking out, like the Mapawa Nature Park for some hiking or the Divine Mercy Shrine for a peaceful visit. But honestly, the rafting alone made my trip unforgettable. If you’re in the Philippines and looking for something out of the ordinary, don’t miss out on rafting in Cagayan de Oro. It’s a thrill you won’t forget! 🌴 #trip #CagayandeOro #WhiteWaterRafting #AdventureTime #PhilippinesTravel #NatureThrills

FUKURO AT NAZARETH

Nights in Fukuro. At Fukuro Coffee & Tart, there is such a wonderful atmosphere. Although there are many coffee shops in CDO, I think Fukuro is one of the greatest. 👌🏻 This eatery with Japanese influences is quite quaint. You and your coffee companion can relax indoors or outdoors. Nazareth CDO 10-15th St. 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. #Coffee #CDOcafe #Fukuro #CDOLifestye #CDOCafe

KORUM

Cagayan de Oro’s NEWEST!! 🤩 Check out KORUM, the newest overlooking restaurant where you may dine with your loved ones. Few tenants supplied a variety of foods and beverages because they were still in the soft opening phase. A must-see location if you wish to unwind with a lovely and picturesque view! ⛰️ P150 entrance fee ( Consumable ) Open from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. Upper Balulang, Cagayan de Oro City, along South Diversion Road, next to St. Ignatius Enclave, Xavier Estates #Korum #CDO #CDOCafe #CDOLifestye

SKYE88 at CDO

Skye 88 Café and Demetrios Pizza are now officially open at Hiraya Farm Escape in Lanise, Claveria, Misamis Oriental! 🎉🍕🍔🌭🍝🍟 Enjoy the tasty goodness of Skye 88 Cafe's selection of fine coffee, pastries, burgers and fries, and pasta meals while taking in the breathtaking and picturesque mountain views! 🌄🏞️ Not to mention the freshly baked pizza, chicken carbonara, and chicken nuggets from Demetrios, which are sure to sate your appetite! 🍕🍗 A pleasant and enjoyable dining experience may be had at Claveria, which is situated in the center of Hiraya Farm Escape, surrounded by lush green gardens and has an average temperature of 20 degrees Celsius. 🌿🍃 So why are you still waiting? Bring your family and friends with you and visit Skye.

Enduro Motorcycling in Cagayan de Oro

Cagayan de oro and its neighbouring towns sit atop of mountainous terrains which is perfect for Enduro Motorcycling. With its scenic views, difficult nonexistent roads, steep slopes to pass through, one must have a reliable enduro motorcycle. I have been doing this for more than a year and there's no stopping yet in the future. #tsadaCagayan #tripblazers #enduro

During our trip to Xavier Estates Sports and Country Club

Larry's Hill Adventure Hub

#spooktaculartrip #tripblazers #fallingforfall Been here with my kids and family. Great view of Amaya. Can see the scenery of Cagayan De Oro City. Especially beautiful at night view. Not that far from the city and lots of things to do in the area. Love it so much!!

Amaya View Point

It's a first time to visit here. Very high rised. You can see the whole view of Cagayan De Oro. Not too far from the city. Within 30 minutes or 1 house from the city.

Sunday Islamic Seminar

THINK Center a center for new Muslims/reverts. located at Phase 3 NHA, Kauswagan, Cagayan de Oro City in front of Golden Mosque.

@gaston park with my partner

this was during my picturial for gradution..#gala

@hugosky couple bonding

you can see a transformer a playing place a beautiful view in cagayan de oro city

Amaya View is just right for everyone

Philippines is known for its beautiful beaches and natural landscapes but do you know it has beautiful adventure and theme parks too? Presenting one of Mindanao, Philippines’ pride - The Amaya View which is located at the highest peak of Cagayan de Oro City giving you not just a breathtaking view but fun activities to try on with family and friends. They got everything for you and me from the hanging bridge, huge aquariums, Chapel with glass floors and corals underneath, wide swimming pool and many more. Everyone will surely enjoy regardless of age. As I what their tagline say: “Amaya is where you want to be” Bonus: They cater for any occasion and the sunset view deck is where many weddings take place. 📍 Indahag Hills, 8707 Cagayan de Oro, Philippines ✈️ Nearest Airport: Laguindingan Airport #travelph

AweSM Green Roof

Address - SM Downtown Premier in Cagayan de Oro City Ambiance/Facilities - A Premier SM Supermall with lots of shops and restaurants Highlights - Probably one of the best features of this mall is their green roof. The beautifully landscaped roof top of this mall attracts mallgoers. It also has a panoramic view of some parts of the city, not totally 360 degrees. This green roof trend in malls and other high rise buildings is awesome. We can’t wait to visit more buildings with this feature. Avg. Price per Person - If you opt to go shopping, there’s a wide range of choice. For food, there’s a lot of meals under ₱500. Rating - 5/5

Country Village Hotel in CDO PH

Enjoy a cozy night with wine at Country Village Hotel in Cagayan de Oro, Philippines. It's a perfect opportunity to spend a few days vacation reconnecting with friends and love ones. With nature all around, you'll love the luxury they're offering at a reasonable price. #staycation #paradise #stressscape #familytravel #familybonding #enjoylife

Cagayan De Oro ang ganda to da maxxx!!!

Manila to Cagayan De Oro☺️ Sobrang daming pinahandang papeles para makapuntang CDO 📌Stay safe qr code 📌Higala qr code 📌Online Pre-Arrival Coordination System -Personal Copy -Approved Copy **Tumawag pa kami sa bulua para makapagpa approve ng visitation eme 📌S-Pass 📌Travel itinerary 📌Valid ID and Vax card Tapos pag dating namin dun, Higala lang ang chinecheck per establishment na pinuntahan namin 🤣 Pero okay lang atleast naging handa ☺️ Places you should consider visiting ✨Dahilayan Adventure Park ✨Elton's Peak ✨Opol Beach ✨Amaya View ✨Divine Mercy Shrine ✨Camp Philips ✨West View ✨Chelly's ✨Kampo Juan (hindi na kami bumalik this time kasi nagawa na namin lahat ng activities dito noon) ‼️Note‼️ 🎄8 days kami ng buong fam ko para sa lahat ng activities na yan ☺️ 🎄Sa mindanao nakatira ibang mga kamag anak namin kaya hindi kami naka hotel or whatsoever 🎄May sasakyan mga kamag anak namin kaya hindi rin kami commute. 🎄 Sobrang laki ng gastos namin pero sobrang laki rin naman ng tipid dahil may kamag anak kami ☺️ (Ilagay ko yung entrance fee sa lahat ng pinuntahan namin pag sinipag ako🤣 or pwede ring i check niyo sa tiktok ko @heymsalex kasi balak ko magpost ng mga rates hehe) PS. Kung balak niyong puntahan yung buwaya na napatulfo, closed na siya sa public. #staycation #themepark ##naturalwonders #awesomepic #nationalpark

Amazing View at High Ridge, Cagayan De Oro 💖

High Ridge in Cagayan De Oro are one of the best place/restaurant that offers great food and wonderful view to all people most especially those who loves to dine at the top of the mountain or away from the city ❤️ They offers a variety of filipino dish, desserts and fruit shakes. 🥰 Me and my family visited this place during our last day in Cagayan De Oro and I would say that their view is beyond incredible! They have accommodating staff as well and the foods are delicious! Very recommended to all family, friends and couple's! ❤️❤️❤️ High Ridge is open to all ages! 😁 Everyone can enjoy the fresh air, the tasty foods and the relaxing view. Chill with them at the top!! ✨ Location: Bontula Upper Macasandig Cagayan De Oro City, Mindanao 9000 Philippines #bestrestaurantview #cagayandeoro

Halawatol Iman Educational Center, Inc.

This is a Madrasa in Iponan, Cagayan de Oro City The students learn the Qur'an. it is located in Block 3 Lot 5 Villamar Subdivision, Iponan, Cagayan de Oro City. it is exclusive for girls as there is no space available for men. the students are taught how to read and write in Arabic. they mostly focus in Islamic Religion. the food contribution is two thousand and five hundred pesos a month for each student. There is just an enrollment fee of one thousand pesos though. Some cannot afford it, so depending on your financial situation, you can stay for free. just explain it to the management. Allah is the witness of our affairs. assalamu alaykum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh.#skiadventure

Nature at its best

Hikers and motorcyclists will delight in the opportunity to visit 300-year-old trees. There were more than three waterfalls that I counted. The 300+ year old Balacat tree and the nearly as old balete tree are two of my favorites. The fact that the family who manages the business is one of the sweetest and kindest people I've ever encountered is a huge advantage. If you're already in Cagayan de Oro City, you can rent a van and tell the driver to take you to Mapawa Nature Park in Barangay Cugman. You can alternatively take a jeepney to the Mapawa Crossing and take a habal-habal from there (P35,- one way) and arrange for a later pick-up with the driver. It's essential to call a few days ahead of time so that the facilitators can prepare and tell you whether the location is suitable for canyoneering, whether the weather is favorable, or whether it's already fully booked.#skiadventure #staycation #themepark #beachlife

HIGHEST PEAK IN THE CITY OF GOLDEN FRIENDSHIP

This is the best place I’ve ever been in this city! The breathtaking view and serenity calms all the stress and anxiety that I had for all the sleepless nights for working 24/7. They even have an Infinity pool with a view, city view restaurant, cabins, mini zoo and a lot of fun activities which is a great place to connect with nature and people you love! 💓 There are no PUVs that can take you here so the best option is to rent or bring your own 4-wheel vehicle because apparently motorcycle is not that advisable since you’re going to deal with a bit of a rocky road. As for me, I took a motorcycle to get here, (hopefully I’d be getting on a 4-wheel vehicle next time) cause it took me a while to arrive since I’m making sure of my safety but in any way around, motorcycle is okay. Just make sure to keep your balance. Follow me on Instagram 👉🏻 @natsoinlovee HAPPY TRAVELS! 💋💋 #beautifulsunsets#naturalwonders#culturalattractions#hiking#infinitypool#themepark#zoo#nationalpark

$20 RESTAURANT WITH CITY LIGHT VIEW

I find this place a very memorable one! Not only because it has a city light view but because the ambiance is so romantic, the music, the light and the air that touches my skin, just feels so good to get cozy. And the best part, is that they serve delectable food with a very reasonable price which made my date night OH-SO-GOOD! Given that it’s just the two of us, we spent less than $20 (service charge included) and we weren’t even able to eat all of it. Imagine how far your $20 dollar could go? Well, it’s just a matter of time that you get to find a place worth spending for and lucky you, YOU FOUND THIS! Just a heads up, this is not hard to track on the map and considering that it’s on top of the city, there may be an area that is so dark and kind of not so much people living but it’s a 101% safe so nothing much to worry about. It’s just, the best time to leave the place is not past 10pm where few cars may still pass by too. And the best time to go there? SUNSET! or BEFORE SUNSET! You’ll surely love the place more ❣️ FOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM👉🏻 @natsoinlovee HIGH RIDGE, CDO #beautifulsunsets#naturalwonders#romanticrestaurant#cityoverlook

Water rafting in Cdo

On the last day of our CDO itinerary, we booked one of the most popular outdoor adventures when in CDO: White Water Rafting. It was easily one of the most fun and unique activities we did during the entire trip. I was glad that the rapids were not as hard as I was expecting it to be so everything went smoothly. Our activity lasted for 4 hours and by the time we were done, we were hungry and tired. The package we availed included a meal so, after the activity, we were brought to the Gracias for our lunch. #urbanexplorer #summervacation #summervacation#beachvacation#hikingtrails#hotelstay#urbanexplorer

Cagayan de Oro Ph

Cagayan de Oro City, the capital of Misamis Oriental, is a province located in Northern Mindanao. The city is called “The Whitewater Rafting Capital” of the Philippines because of the extreme sport's popularity here. Cagayan de Oro map is also filled with other must-see spots for both thrilling and relaxing activities. If you’re visiting CDO, the one activity that you shouldn’t miss is white water rafting. This is a half-day activity wherein you have to ride an inflatable raft and navigate the waters of Cagayan River. I recommend booking your activity with CDO Bugsay. You will be fetched from anywhere in the city and then travel for 1 hour to the jump-off point for the rafting. Rafting takes 2-3 hours depending on the river current. #MaydayTrip #urbanexplorer

The preferred business hotel while staying in Cagayan De Oro is situated in the center of the city. The rooms are very well kept and the amenities are fit for business individual in you. The club lounge is open for those staying at the 11th floor and you can have your breakfast here or at the Misto restaurant in the Lobby floor. #merryxmas #merrychristmas#scenicspotguide#nyedestinations#decembertravel#instagramworthydestinations#holidayvacation#merryxmas#awesomepic

#holidayvacation During my visit in the city of golden friendship, Cagayan de Oro, Philippines. I got lost,l and unfortunately I left my wallet in my hotel room, and the crazy part was I have no internet and didn’t know what to do so what I did was, I just keep walking and walking until I reach this long bridge, this was actually the Cagayan de Oro river. It’s fascinating tho as it was so wide and I need to walk until I reach the end. It was a very tiring day but very amazing. #merryxmas #scenicspotguide#travelinspiration#newphotographer#holidayvacation

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