Do & See - Cagayan de Oro | ArrivalGuides.com

Do & SeeGuide was updated: 10. juni 2024

The city offers residents and visitors many attractions, including fine restaurants, great hotels, and the chance to enjoy whitewater rafting and kayaking along the Cagayan de Oro River. Festivals, golf, spas and museums like La Castilla Museum and Museo de Oro, known for their antiquities, are also popular. Additionally, horse riding and trekking tours in Mapawa Nature Park are available. With numerous large malls, the city is the shopping mecca of the Mindanao region.

Malasag Eco-Tourism Village

This is a living museum designed to capture how the indigenous tribes of Mandanao island lived in centuries past, including replica houses and crafts, as well as regular tribal shows. The village stands in tropical gardens with panoramic views out over the coastline.

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Whitewater Rafting on the Cagayan de Oro River

Cagayan de Oro is famous for its whitewater river rafting and kayaking, and there are many companies that specialise in the sport (Kagay Whitewater Rafting being one). Most are easily found along the riverside. The river has a series of rapids, rocks and boulders that make it a thrilling ride.

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Macahambus Adventure Park

Macahambus Adventure Park is a natural park where you can see the spectacular Macahambus Gorge, take a walk across the Sky Bridge elevated some 36 metres off the ground, enjoy a slide ride through the undergrowth, and walk through ancient forests.

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Catanico Falls

Catanico Falls is one of several natural wonders for which Cagayan de Oro is famous. An area of boulders and rock formations through which raging water passes and then falls in a spectacular fashion, it is a wondrous sight. Journey time from the city is around 30 minutes.

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Mapawa Nature Park

Mapawa Nature Park is a vast property abundant with waterfalls, spectacular views, and endless opportunities for exciting activities like horseback rides, hikes, and rappelling down a waterfall. You can even swim in hollows and try waterfall jumping.

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Pueblo de Oro Golf & Country Club

Golf enthusiasts will enjoy this 18-hole par 72 course designed by the famous designer Robert Trent Jones II. It is considered one of the best in the Philippines. There is a clubhouse, driving range and practice greens — everything to make for a great golfing experience.

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Rodelsa Hall

Rodelsa Hall is a cultural centre for the performing arts and this landmark building includes a concert hall with state-of-the-art technology. There are areas dedicated to exhibitions too. It is located within the Liceo de Cagayan University and regularly offers a programme of live musical and artistic events and displays.

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Opol Beach

Only minutes away from the city centre lies Opol Beach, a long stretch of land where several smaller beaches sit next to each other. Boat trips to a nearby island are available. There are a number of resorts directly in the area, and affordable cottages for rent.

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Museum of Three Cultures

Located at the Capitol University, the Museum of Three Cultures holds a fascinating cultural archive of Northern Mindanao region and Butuan. It contains a vast array of artefacts of the Manobo and Higaonon cultural traditions, which includes art objects, ceramics, photographs and even furnishing of old sultans' homes.

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Vicente de Lara Park

This centrally located, small park is beloved by the city residents for the jog-perfect, tree-shaded paths, weekend Zumba classes taught by professional instructors (anyone is welcome to join in!), and the food stands with an array of snacks on sale.

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Archdiocesan Shrine of the Divine Mercy

At the Shrine of the Divine Mercy in El Salvador City, you can explore a 15-metre statue of Jesus Christ, which houses a healing chapel and adoration chamber. Enjoy serene gardens, Mary's Rosary Garden, and the Stations of the Cross. The site offers a peaceful atmosphere for reflection and prayer. Dress respectfully, and pick up some religious items from the souvenir shops to remember your visit.

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Do & See i Cagayan de Oro

Malasag Eco-Tourism Village

Whitewater Rafting on the Cagayan de Oro River

Macahambus Adventure Park

Catanico Falls

Mapawa Nature Park

Pueblo de Oro Golf & Country Club

Rodelsa Hall

Opol Beach

Museum of Three Cultures

Vicente de Lara Park

Archdiocesan Shrine of the Divine Mercy