Cagayan de Oro White Water Rafting

White water rafting in the Philippines is one of the tourist spots found particularly in Cagayan De Oro City. Because the Philippines had beautiful places and natural resources, the government strives to make it more attractive since many people from different countries want to visit the place.

Cagayan de Oro  is one of the most progressive locations in Mindanao. Visiting here is extremely adventurous seeing as there are lots of bars, malls, clubs and entertaining restaurants with complete accommodations and services. Although the place has a small area, people continue to visit or even live here because of what they have.

Tourist people majority visit here when Kagay-an Festival celebration comes. The August month is the entire days for the celebration of the festival. The traditional way that people do with this month is by their customs and traditions which is the Manobo tribes and much more. They have historical places that you don’t have to miss. The San Agustin Cathedral church was built way back in Spaniards time. This is one of the oldest churches all over the world. And people mostly are visiting here every Sunday.

Cagayan de Oro are known to be as one of the visited locations here in Philippines because of their attractions most especially the white water rafting activity. Each tourist group love to try with this agenda since the feeling of thrilling, exhilarating, exciting, and relaxing are surely experience by each of you.

Must See Events in Cagayan de Oro City

Cagayan de Oro is more than a tourist destination and more than a typical place for travel. You can find and discover more about the city especially when you witness the different sights and events of Cagayan de Oro.

You will know more about the rich history of the city through its events like festivals. Here are some of the annual events of the city that you should look forward to.

• Kagay’an Festival – This festivity is celebrated in the month of August which marks the feast day of Saint Augustine, the city’s patron. Colorful parades, vibrant music and entertainments are showcased during this festival.
• Golden Float parade is also part of the event where marching bands from different schools, local government departments and private companies joined together to celebrate and party on the streets of Cagayan de Oro.
• Lambagohan Festival is a fluvial parade that began in mid 1980’s held along the river of Cagayan de Oro. This festival is inspired with Lambago, a type of tree that is found along the river banks of Cagayan de Oro.
• Kumbira is a delicious celebration of culinary shows and exhibit in the region.

It is initiated by local hotels and restaurants in the year 1996. Hotel and Restaurant Management schools from neighboring provinces participate in this event where talents of students are being showcased. This event is part of the Kagay’an Festival.

These are few of the many events held in the city where you can learn the rich history of Cagayan de Oro and how it started to blossom and turn into a beautiful and prosperous city as it is now. So don’t miss a chance to get a glimpse of the golden city.

Visit Cagayan de Oro

CAGAYAN de ORO is recognized in a variety of names: City of Golden Friendship, Gateway to Northern Mindanao, ICT Goldmine of the Philippines and a City of Whitewater Rafting and River Trekking. The word Cagayan was derived from Kagayan, Karayan and Kalayaan which means River.

These are the most visited places in CDO


Cagayan de Oro Adventures:

• Whitewater Rafting and River Trekking
• Catanico Falls
• Mapawa Nature Park
• Gardens of Malasag Eco-Tourism Village
• Kagay-an Resort
• Pueblo de Oro Golf Course and Country Club

Cagayan de Oro Historical Places:

• Macahambus Cave and Gorge
• Gaston Park
• St. Augustine Metropolitan Cathedral
  

Cagayan de Oro Shopping Center and Malls:

• Limketkai Center (Pride of Cagayan de Oro)
• Robinsons
• SM City

Cagayan de Oro Hotels:

• Pryce Plaza
• Hotel Koresco
• Mallberry Suites Business Hotel
• Dynasty Court Hotel & Restaurant
• Grand City Hotel
• Philtown Hotel
• VIP Hotel

The city of Cagayan de Oro is worthwhile to visit. Travelers from abroad or local shouldn’t miss to visit the city in Bloom, Bossom and in boom.

Mindanao Bloggers Summit 3

October 24 this year, a big event in Cagayan de Oro City will happen as the city hosts the Mindanao Bloggers Summit 3. Bloggers coming from different places in Mindanao will gather in one place to listen and share inspiring words on different topics, especially in promoting Mindanao tourism. To recall, the 1st Mindanao Bloggers Summit was held at Davao City with the theme “Blogging for Culture, Identity & Understanding”; the 2nd Mindanao Bloggers Summit took place at General Santos City with the theme “MINDANAWAN, PAMINAWON INTAWON: Blogging the Mindanao Consciousness”.

This year “Mindanao Bag-ohon ang Panan-aw” is the theme for Mindanao Bloggers Summit 3.

Way back in history Mindanao was recognized as Gran Molucas, “the second largest and easternmost island in the Philippines”.

Whitewater Rafting in CDO

Whitewater rafting is indeed a very exciting recreational activity which is popular all throughout the world. Before, rafting is only a means of transportation. But in this modern age, it becomes a pastime or a sport to some individuals. Rafting isn’t an easy activity. You get to encounter different classes of rapids until you get to bump into the most dangerous rapid: large waves and huge rocks. Safety is always important to this kind of activity.

Cagayan de Oro: a blooming city in Misamis Oriental province never gets too late when it comes to rapids. One of the city’s major tourism attractions are their WhiteWater Rafting Adventure. Aside from being friendly (since the city is known to be as the City of Golden Friendship), the whitewater rafting guides are also equipped with professional skills traversing the Cagayan de Oro River a couple of times.

Get to experience now the thrill and excitement traversing the rapids of Kagay-anon's Whitewater Rafting Adventure