Local
Attractions
Plaza Divisoria
Built in 1901 as a town divider and fire breaker
after a large fire burned most of the town. It is now a park
dedicated to national heroes like President Ramon Magsaysay,
Andres Bonifacio, Dr. Jose Rizal, as well as other local Philippine
heroes.
Bonifacio Park
Located in Plaza Divisoria. Most of the local soldiers who
died during the Philippine-American War of 1900 are buried
beneath the monument.
Vicente
De Lara Park
Situated in front of the Provincial Capitol of Misamis Oriental
with age-old mahogany trees that provides a therapeutic canopy
for the promenades.
Kagay-an Resort
Formerly known as Lawndale Spring Resort, in the Taguanao
Area, is usually packed with families and groups on weekends
lounging in the cold springs.
Del Monte Pineapple Cannery
Production area in Bugo, Cagayan
de Oro City; processes juices and cocktails, among others.
Pueblo De Oro Golf And Country Club
An 18-hole par 72 world classes all weather championship Golf
Course designed by world- renowned designer Robe Trent Jones
II. It is complete with facilities and amenities such as modern
clubhouse, functions rooms, pro-shop, driving range, practice
putting greens and others.
La
Castilla
Museum of Philippine household heirlooms and antiques. This
is the Rodolfo and Elsa Pelaez family memorabilia. Administered
by the Liceo de Cagayan University.
The
Cathedral
The home of the Archdiocese of Cagayan de Oro City, this place
of worship is also famous for its century old stained glass
windows
Gaston
Park
Named after the first Mayor of Cagayan de Oro, Segundo Gaston;
located near the Saint Augustine Cathedral and Archbishop’s
Palace. This park was the center of town when Pueblo de Cagayan
was first erected in 1624. This plaza served as the training
ground for the local revolutionaries who were preparing for
the Phil-American War in 1900.
Museo
De Oro & Xavier University
Located at Corrales Avenue; exhibits repertoire of Bukidnon
and Maranao Cultures that have survived the ravages of time.
F.S.
Catanico Falls
Enhanced with moss green ferns, the partual raging Rapids
keep pounding on giant boulders, rocks and pebbles. Beneath
the clear blue waters. it has withstood the passage of changing
seasons. It is only 30 minutes by car from the city proper.
Seminary
Hall
Located in the southeastern portion of the city is the San
Jose Seminary, the training center for aspiring priest; also
the site of the Carmelite Nunnery where it houses the Miraculous
Infant Jesus.
Pelaez
Sports Center
Along A. Velez St., offers sports facilities, including an
Olympic-size swimming pool; site of the first Palarong Pambansa
outside Metro Manila in 1975.
Ostrich
and Crocodile Farm
A 10-hectare upland ranch owned by the Filipino-Chinese
Limketkai family in Barangay Malanang. Where descendants of
several pairs of ostriches were brought from Australia and
the United States and found their home here.
Malasag
Eco Village
Softly nestled within the slopes of Cugman
Watershed is a cultural domain of natural wonders aptly called
the Gardens of Malasag Eco-Tourism Village. Conceptualized
in 1991, this ecology friendly cultural habitat was dreamily
inspired by the picturesque gardens of Granada in Spain and
Butchart Gardens of Canada. With breathtaking view of the
Macajalar Bay, the Gardens of Malasag Eco-Tourism Village
distinctly sits on a 7.2 hectares prominently etched with
nature and eco-trails, connecting to a 800 hectares of reforested
area.
Monigue
Cave
Located at Barangay Mambuaya this city; the cave entrance
is flowing water from underground stream. The cave has a small
opening that seems too narrow to be passable, it has a six
(6) inches airspace between ceiling and water that you have
to submerge yourselves one by one, equipped with a helmet
and a waterproof cap lamp. The cave contains a beautiful sparkling
formations which is called the CALCIUM CARBONATE (CaCO3) or
CALCITES. These stalactites and stalagmites, white and brown,
are sign of oxidized materials that take 50-60 years to form
an inch. The cave is definitely spellbinding. There were formations
of flowstones, gurpool-resembling rice terraces, transparent
crystals and picturesque speleothems, such as cathedral drapes
and icons. Everything was simply beautiful and awesome.
Huluga
Cave
On the south end of the city, about eight kilometers south
is Huluga Cave. Composed of two main caverns, it is situated
on the eastern side of Cagayan River, along the brow of a
vertical limestone cliff. The skeletal fragment from these
caves were found to belong to a child and a woman who inhabited
Cagayan 1,600 years B.C. This was based on the acid racemization
done by Scripps Institute in La Jolla, California.
Mindanao Product Showroom
Display area of all handicrafts in Region 10; managed by the
Department of Trade and Industry in cooperation with the Cagayan
Oro Chamber of Commerce.
Catanico
Falls
Concealed by huge boulders, the rapids, cascading falls and
natural pool of Barangay F.S. Catanico. Only 20 minutes by
car and 45 minutes by foot from the city centre.
Macahambus Adventure Park
A must place to visit when you're in
Cagayan de Oro City the heart of the city and is 10 minutes
away from the airport . Is the Macahambus Adventure Park that
is located in Barangay Lumbia and Bayanga. It is only 25 minutes
from the park has a lot to offer for thrill seekers.
Imagine yourself walking on a stay bridge amidst gigantic
Century old tress and view the specular Macahambus Gorge below.
the Sky Bridge is 120 meters long and 120 feet high. For added
excitement, you can rappel down to the Gorge try our 120 meter
Zip Line or Slide for Life. How's that added adrenaline rush?
Macahambus Hill Cave and Gorge
This is the site of famous Battle of Macahambus Hill which
took place on June 4, 1900, the first Filipino victory against
the Americans. The cave itself is a picturesque spot. today,
it's a short cavern leads to a veranda that overlooks the
meandering Cagayan River below. 200 meters away the Macahambus
Gorge. This is actually the steep precipice where the enemy
forces fell to thier deaths. Today, a flight of over a hundred
steps leads down the floor of the gorge where there is an
underground river that comesout from one cave to another cave.
the cave is covered with a lush tropical arbor of forest growth.
Mapawa Nature Park
Just a few minutes ride from the Malasag Eco-Tourism Village
is the enchanting Mapawa Nature Park. The Place has small
waterfalls for swimming and nearby are picnic tables set under
gigantic trees. the Mapawa Nature Park offers many wonderful
activities for its visitor like;
A guide trek to the big water falls and a mini forest Horseback
riding Camping, Rapelling, etc.
Glema
Stoneware
Located at Barangay Bulua; handcrafted home and office decors,
household wares and giftables are available.
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