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Cagayan de Oro Landmarks


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 submerge yourselves one by one, equipped with a helmet and a waterproof cap lamp.

by Jane Dacumos on August 02, 2012
Cagayan de Oro Landmarks

Cagayan de Oro City Church

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 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 flowstone, gurpool-resembling, rice terraces, transparent crystals and pictureque speleothems, such as cathedral drapes and icons. Everything was simply beautiful and awesome.

 

Malasag Eco-tourism Village

Capture the ethnic spirit of Malasag Eco-Tourism Village and Gardens. It is a fascinating living museum that showcase the different houses of the indigenous tribes of Northern Mindanao including some of its colorful flora and fauna.The village and gardens are set in picturesque Malasag Hills where one can walk in its winding paths and admire the breathtaking view of the city's coastline and the Macajalar Bay. Staffed by Lumads dressed in thier weaving, basket making and thier intricate dance steps.

 

 

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?  (This site is temporarily closed)

F.s. Catanico Falls

Nature has blesssed the City with the wonder of 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.

 

 

 

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 waterfalls and a mini forest Horseback riding Camping, Rapelling, etc.

 

Macahambus Hill Cave

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.

 

Pueblo De Oro Golf & Country Club

An 18 hole par 72 world class all weather championship Golf course designed by world renowed designer Robert Trent Jones II, It is complete with facilities & amenities- such as modern clubhouse, function rooms, pro-shop, driving range, practice putting greens and others.

 

 

Rodelsa Hall

Liceo de Cagayan University's threater with state-of-the-art acoustics and concert caliber pianos,and repository of antiques and heirlooms collected by one of the city's oldest families.

 

 

Mc. Arthur Marker

Acting on the orders Pres. Roosevelt due to the request of the Australian Cabinet at Canberre. Gen. Douglas Ms Arthur with his family, wife jean, son Arthur with seventeen selected service men sailed on board pt boats for Mindanao en route to Australia Gen. Douglas Mc. Arthur will head the newly formed liberation forces of Australia . Evading Japanese forces, they docked at the old pier located at macabalan, Cagayan de Oro in March 13 ---- at 7:00 am after a short briefing with his men from the pt boats and awarded them with silver star for gallantry. They motored to Del Monte airtrip the only remaining free airtrip that time. He was accompanied by Breg. Gen. William Sharp, then the commamder of the visayan Mindanao forces, He flew to Australia on Board B-17 bomber plane.

 

Night Café And Night Market

This is a street party held at the City Golden Friendship Park (Divisoria) on Friday and Saturday from 7:00 PM to 2:00 AM. It’s a street café set-up here one can have sumptuous native delicacies, mostly grilled food and cold, cold softdrinks and beer. Live bands provide good music and entertainment. Along the stretch of Divisoria, engage in repartee of spiraling or sliding prices of vintage or imitation clothes, shoes, accessories and gadgets at the Night Market.

 

Tourism Showhouse

The Tourism Showhouse showcases the best of Cagayan de Oro’s tourist related and oriented activities, most especially its whitewater rafting adventure. Run by the City Tourism and Cultural Affairs Office, it displays souvenir items. It is also where guests and locals alike can get information on where to go or take visitors as well how to get to places.

 

 

 

Xavier Museum

Inside the main campus of Xavier University is the Xavier Museum which houses important historical artifacts of Cagayan de Oro, including a human skeletal remain found at Huluga Cave, calibrated by the University of california in San Diego as dated 377 AD, one of the earliest known existence in the entire Mindanao. The Museum building was inaugurated by President Cory Aquino on July 6, 1986.

Kagay-an Resort

Kagay-an Resort, the city’s weekend getaway, is the former Lawndale Spring Swimming Pools. The resort, newly redeveloped by the city government, has the biggest and deepest swimming pools in the city. The main pool has an area of 1,900 sq.m. and a depth ranging from three feet to 14 feet. The kiddie pool, with an area of 1,000 sq.m has a wading area of 1 foot and a swmming area from three to five feet deep. The pools are open to the public only on Saturdays and Sundays. The resort has a 100- seater function hall, six big huts, six small huts, and picnic tables and benches spread in a 12.1 hectare area.. Entrance fee is P5 for adults and P2 for kids below 12 years old and senior citizens. This includes free use of the pools. Rental of cottages is P100 for the big hut and P50 for the small hut for a full day’s use. A set of table and two benches is at P25-35. The use of the huts and tables is on a first come, first served bases. No reservations are allowed. The fee for the use of the function hall is whole day ( from 7 am -6 pm only)P 2,000.00, and half day (7-12 noon or 12noon to 6 pm ) is P1,000. Reservation is required. The resort is in Sitio Taguanao, Barangay Indahag. It is 15 minutes away from the poblacion. To get there, take a jeepney plying the Taguanao-Cogon Market route. Jeepney terminal is in the Cogon Market vicinity.

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