Cagayan de Oro City

Cagayan de Oro (Cebuano: Dakbayan sa Cagayan de Oro; Filipino: Lungsod ng Cagayan de Oro) is a first class highly urbanized city and the capital of the province of Misamis Oriental. It is a chartered city where governance is independent and separate from the province of Misamis Oriental. It also serves as the regional center and business hub of Northern Mindanao(Region X), and part of the growing Metropolitan Cagayan de Oro area, which includes the city of El Salvador, towns of Opol, Alubijid, Laguindingan, Gitagum at the western side, and towns of Tagoloan, Villanueva, Jasaan, Claveria at the eastern side.

The City of Cagayan de Oro is located along the north central coast of Mindanao island facing Macalajar Bay and is bordered by the municipalities of Opolto the west; Tagoloan to the east, and the provinces of Bukidnon and Lanao del Norte to the south of the city. According to the 2015 census, the city has a population of 675,950, making it the10th most popular city in the Philippines.

 White Water Rafting Adventure

- The main product of the city is its world-class White Water rafting adventure that is why Cagayan de Oro is dubbed as the White Water Rafting Capital of the Philippines.

Whitewater Rafting Adventure in Cagayan de Oro is a must thing to do while staying in City because.





Mapawa Nature Park

A few kilometers away from the busy and crowded metro of Cagayan de Oro City is the beautiful forest reserve, the Mapawa Nature Park. The vast 2,500-hectare conservation is located within the mountains of Malasag. The park is owned and managed by the notable Pelaez family, which was used before as a privately owned ranch. Later on, the family decided to open it to the public and focus on its preservation, due to its amazing scenic views, breathtaking waterfalls, and an abundance of flora and animal wildlife.

Macahambus Nature Park



If you want an adventure far different from white water rafting or the zipline, the best place to go to would be Macahambus Adventure Park. Located in the barangays of Lumbia and Bayanga, the site plays an important role in Cagayan de Oro history as it was where Kagay-anon soldiers fought the Americans during the Battle of Macahambus Hill in World War II. The 175-hectare land is a heritage site and a favorite eco-tourism and adventure destination. Over the years, the natural beauty of the Macahambus Gorge has remained untouched. And this is what you see when you visit Macahambus Adventure Park.