Cagayan de Oro, Philippines: travel guide
Northern Mindanao hub for whitewater rafting and Bukidnon highlands
The largest city of Northern Mindanao and the regional gateway for whitewater rafting on the Cagayan de Oro River, the Bukidnon highlands, and the ferry to Camiguin via Balingoan. Served by Laguindingan Airport and by overnight ferries from Cebu.
About Cagayan de Oro
Cagayan de Oro is the main city of Northern Mindanao, set around the mouth of the Cagayan River. It is a lively regional centre with markets, shopping malls and a growing food scene, and it is best known for outdoor adventure.
The Cagayan de Oro River is one of the country's best-loved whitewater rafting routes, with rapids that suit beginners as well as more experienced paddlers. Inland, the highlands of Bukidnon offer cool air, pineapple plantations and zip lines, and the ferry port of Balingoan, along the coast, links to Camiguin.
Cagayan de Oro suits active travellers and those building a loop through Mindanao. Rafting is possible most of the year, though the drier months of March to May are the most dependable.
- Country
- Philippines
- Currency
- PHP
- Time zone
- Asia/Manila
- Nearest airport
- CGY
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Getting to Cagayan de Oro
Nearest airport: Tagbilaran (TAG), about 154 km away in a straight line. The road or rail journey is longer.
Getting around
- Bus
- Jeepney
- Ride Hail
- Taxi
- Walking