Why Visit Cagayan de Oro?

There are few reasons why you need to visit the City of Golden friendship Cagayan de Oro.

1. One of the Historical Places in the Philippines – Cagayan de Oro City has a lot to tell regarding its history. From being an imperial tributary to being a highly urbanized city, Cagayan de Oro City was able to stand against the odds. Cagayan de Oro City is a symbol of endurance and industry in the Philippines.

Cagayan de Oro City became a chartered city on June 15, 1950 through the Republic Act. No. 521 signed by President Elpidio Quirino. Cagayan de Oro City became Northern Mindanao’s administrative center.

The socio-economic activities of the city grew to a larger scale. Among the cities in the Philippines, Cagayan de Oro City is growing fast. From being a low-end municipality, Cagayan de Oro City developed continually to being an urbanized area. The Ministry of Local Government declared Cagayan de Oro City as a Highly Urbanized City on November 22, 1983.

Cagayan de Oro local government also preserved the oldest public structured in the city, the water tank tower that was built on 1922 and now one of the City Museum of Cagayan de Oro. It was recognized by the city government as National Museum of the Philippines for its “adaptive reuse of a heritage structure”.

2. Experience the White Water Rafting – People of the Philippines considered that Cagayan de Oro is the rafting capital of the Philippines. Tourists and traveler will never missed this adrenaline rush activity if they are in Cagayan de Oro. You can choose 3 level of adventure in White water Rafting, the beginners, advance and the extreme course rafting.

The white water rafting of Cagayan de Oro is safe because River guides are all well-trained, well-informed and conscientious individuals who place your safety above everything else. All guides are screened and trained by the International Rafting Federation (IRF) for SAFETY and STANDARDS in river techniques and are First Aid and CPR-certified by the Philippine National Red Cross.

3. Visit the Gardens of Malasag – Only 20 minutes from the city proper you can arrive at the Gardens of Malasag Eco tourism Village.  Located in City Malasag, Cugman, the Gardens of Malasag is standing on undulating terrain on the slopes of reforestation area. The Gardens of Malasag is a cultural village in a botanical garden setting, it showcases some sculptures which depict the tribal practices crafts of Mindanao tribes. The village also serves as the learning center for ecotourism, ethnic arts, flora and fauna endemic to Northern Mindanao while at the same time generate revenues and livelihood for the tribal groups.

The village has a souvenir shop of ethnic products; Ethnic Museum; tribal houses of the Talaandigs, Higao-non, Subanon, Maranaos and Ifugaos. It features rows of cozy guest cottages; campground, swimming pond, picnic shed, orchidarium, mini garden, native restaurant, butterfly garden, multipurpose hall. It provides the view of Macabalan Bay and hills of Malasag. The Garden of Malasag can be reached through jeepneys, taxis and motorcycles (habal-habal).

 Malasag is also a destination during Holy week.

4. Experience Ziplines – Yes, aside on the White water rafting in Cagayan de Oro you can experience also the Zipline adventures which is located at Barangay Bulua, the Jatico extreme adrenaline adventure, in Barangay Cugman for the Mapawa nature parks and in Barangay Lumbia for the Macahambus adventure Park.

4. Experience the taste of Jamon de Cagayan de Oro – The famous SLERS Jamon de Cagayan also known as Legham is prepared the old- fashioned way: a long process of salt curing and natural smoking. This ham is fully cooked packed in a “katcha” cotton bag ready as a giveaway present or to eat.

SLERS Jamon de Cagayan, is arguably, one of the most famous hams in the city. In fact, many food excursionists come into the city to look for ham, named after the city of its origin. SLERS Jamon de Cagayan is a Country Ham, prepared the old- fashioned way: the long process of salt curing and smoking. It comes fully cooked and ready to serve. Jamon de Cagayan is packed in traditional cotton bags that present itself with the warmth of Southern comfort style of living.

6. Cagayan de Oro is among of the Top 10 most Livable Cities in the Philippines and rank #2 of the most competitive cities in the Philippines. Aside on these recognition, Cagayan de Oro also win the award for the sustainable City Planning.

7. Experience the Kinilaw in Town – Kinilaw is one of the best delicacies in Cagayan de Oro even in Mindanao with the secret ingredients on it, the Tabon2.

8. Experience Higalaay Kagay-an Festival – Cagayan de Oro’s annual fiesta celebration, popularly known as Higalaay Festival, is a week-long festivity filled with a series of colorful, culturally-rich and fun-filled core events that culminate on the 28th of August, the feast day of the city’s patron saint, St. Augustine.

 

The celebration has grown not only as the customary day of thanksgiving but also as a rallying point for a campaign to promote Cagayan de Oro City and the surrounding areas globally as an investment and tourism destination.

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