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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. The city has an population of about 460,000 people as of 2000 Census.

[edit] Language

Cebuano is the main dialect spoken in the city. Filipino based on Tagalog is spoken as the National Language. English is also widely used.;lll

[edit] Climate

Average temperature in the city is 28 degrees celcius with a maximum of 36 degrees celcius. There are only two seasons. Wet season starts on June to October. The Dry season starts on November to May. The city is outside the typhoon belt.

[edit] Religion and Culture

People from Cagayan de Oro are mostly Roman Catholics. There are also a large number of Protestants and Muslims in the city.

Every August 25 to 28, the city celebrates the Kagay-an Festival. This festival is in honor of the city's patron, Saint Augustine. It is highlighted by trade fairs, street dancing, floats and the fluvial parade.

[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 [10]

[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. White, air-con taxis with meters installed, and car rentals are also available.

[edit][add listing] See

• San Agustin Cathedral - Gothic inspired church with centuries old stained glass windows.

• Gardens of Malasag Eco-Tourism Village[11] - 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.

[edit][add listing] Do

• 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][add listing] Buy

[edit] Shopping

• Limketkai Center [12] - 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

[edit][add listing] Eat

• DADANG's SEAFOOD RESTAURANT, Km.3 National Highway, Kauswagan, Cagayan de Oro City, Tell # (088) 858-66-70, the BEST SEAFOOD IN CDO.

• Cafe Laguna, Robinsons Mall. A fine dining restaurant serving Filipino cuisine.

• Vienna Kaffehaus. A fine dining restaurant located along Chaves corner A. Velez Street.

• Kagayanon Restaurant, Limketkai Center. 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. -Eat at DADANG's SEAFOOD night cafe, near the divisoria fruit stand.

• Inilog Grill. Popular for its grilled food and unlimited rice servings.

• Country Side Steakhouse, next to Kagayanon in Rosario Plaze at Limketkai Center. American style food, reasonable prices, generous servings, steaks cooked perfectly.

• La Tegola, Near Dynasty Court Hotel. Great Italian food.

• Red Moon, Velez Street. Another Chinese Resto.

• Bigby's, SM Mall and Rosario Arcade LKK. The place to be if you want good food "right now."

• CAndy's, Rosario Arcade, LKK. World class food.

[edit][add listing] Drink

[edit] Coffee

• Night Cafe - every Friday and Saturday evening the streets of Plaza Divisoria are filled with stalls selling grilled food.
• Bo's Coffee, A. Velez Street. Cebu based coffee shop.
• Taza, Limketkai Center. locally owned coffee shop.

[edit] Bars

• 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, [13].
• Spooks KTV Bar, C. Pacana Street, in between Tiano and Velez Street.
• Kamugawa KTV and Restaurant, Capistrano Street.
• Pyramid Bar, Kauswagan Highway, near RER Subdivision.
• Fu - Club and Bar, Corrales cor J. Ebarle Sts. House Music, known for bringing in the best DJs in the country and the first European DJ to play in CDO.
• Zaks Retro Bar Velez Street.

[edit][add listing] Sleep

[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, Makahambus, [14].
• Country Village Hotel[15], Villarin Street, Carmen.

[edit] Special

• Gardens of Malasag Eco Tourism Village, [16].

[edit] Splurge

• Pryce Plaza Hotel[17], Carmen Hill.
• Hotel Koresco[18], Pueblo de Oro Golf Estate, Lumbia.
• 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[19], Alwana Business Park, Cugman.
• Chali Beach Resort and Conference Center[20], Zone 3, Cugman.

[edit] Get out

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