One of the booming cities in Northern Mindanao is Cagayan de Oro and also the business gateway. It is also was known as the Rafting Capital of the Philippines which tourist loves to visit CDO.
Among the cities in the Philippines, Cagayan de Oro City is growing fast. From being a low-end municipality, Cagayan de Oro City developed continually to being an urbanized area. The Ministry of Local Government declared Cagayan de Oro City as a Highly Urbanized City on November 22, 1983.
Cagayan de Oro and neighboring places have lots of adventure to offer. Where-in tourists will really love to experience these adventures that Northern Mindanao can offer.
Best 10 outdoor adventures Near in Cagayan de Oro
- White Water Rafting – Cagayan de Oro became famous because of this water sports. One of the reasons why tourists would like to experience the water rafting in the City is because of its unique water rapids. As Kagay-anons. I already experienced the White Water Rafting from Basic to Extreme water rafting.
- River Trek Going to Mintugsok Falls – If you love hiking and nature lover then you must try to visit Mintugsok falls located at Indahag. The excitement about the trail going to the falls is the rock formations and you can see some marbles along the way. The challenging part is you need to climb a few big rocks on the trail.
- Paragliding – Paragliding is the newly open adventure in Cagayan de Oro, which is located at Sierra del Oro at Barangay Indahag. Adventure enthusiasts can now experience air adventure thru TANDEM PARAGLIDING. With licensed pilots, Air Sports Adventure Philippines (ASAP) will take you to new heights and discover the excitement of flying by the use of engineered non-mechanized equipment called canopy wing.
- Kampo Juan – Eco adventure Kampo Juan became famous on their Anicycle adventure. In their Anicycle activity, you need to drive an aerial bike at 90-meter high, traveling at a distance of 200 meters. The only one of a kind adventure that you only see and experience in the Philippines and it was located at Bukidnon. Another breath-taking adventure is crossing the hanging bridge at a distance of 120 meters with an altitude of 80 meters.
- Camp Willy’s Jeep 1941 – In this camp, you will experience to ride the vintage 1941 jeep that was produced during World War II. The Jeep 1941 is a vintage Jeep that they restored the original parts of the jeep. They restore from the engine, jeep body up to the tires of this vintage 1941 jeep. Camp Wally’s Jeep 1941 is located @ San Isidro, Talakag Bukidnon.
- Dahilayan Adventure Park – This is one of the famous tourist attractions in Bukidnon where they have the longest zip line in Mindanao of in the Philippines. It’s a perfect cold place for a family bonding, get together, reunion, team building and birthdays. They have also the Mini Park where the kids will love to play. They have lots of animal statue in the place where you will enjoy taking pictures of it. There are lots of activities at Dahilayan Adventure park aside on Zipline they have now the Luge, a nice view from hanging bridge, ATV to explore the place and have also cottages to rent and rooms for those who would like to overnight.
- Visit the City of Majestic Waterfalls Iligan City – If you plan to visit Cagayan de Oro then include Iligan City to your itinerary. Its just 2 to 3 hours travel time from Cagayan de Oro. The 2 famous waterfalls in Iligan City are Maria Cristina Falls and Tinago falls, but did you know that they have 39 waterfalls all in all? Yes, Iligan has 39 waterfalls but out of 39 they only promoted 23 of them due to the accessibility of the area. Aside from waterfalls, they have also preserved the Kalisa or Tartanillas which is one of the City transportations.
Back in the 18th century, the “kalesa” now tartanilla, was introduced during the Spanish occupation. And in those years, Spanish nobility and rich Filipinos called the “Illustrados” used the kalesa as their primary means of transportation: for personal travel as well as commercial.
- Visit Moog The 3rd Oldest Church in Misamis Oriental – The 416 years old church in Misamis Oriental can be found at Moog Laguindingan. It is the 3rd oldest church in Misamis Oriental the Berhen Delos Remedios. The place became the tourist attraction also not just of the oldest church but also its clean and crystal water.
- Visit Camiguin Island – The Island Born of Fire, Camiguin Island is one of the popular tourist destinations in Northern Mindanao especially that Boracay Island is now temporarily closed due to rehabilitation. Camiguin is the other option for visits because of their white sands. If you are in Cagayan de Oro and planned to visit Camiguin Island and don’t know which the best route to take then try to read these 3 ways on how to go to Camiguin Island. The lanzones Festival of Camiguin is also popular.
- Seven Seas Waterpark and Resort – This is the newest summer destination in Misamis Oriental which in Cagayan de Oro and the rafting capital of the Philippines. In October 2017 they open their gate to the people to experience their amazing big slides. The first world-class water theme park in Mindanao or I think in the Philippines has an amazing place. There are lots of activities you can do. What to expect @ Seven Seas Water Park?
They are located at Zone 1 Road, Opol, Misamis Oriental with few minutes away from City. Seven Seas will open the gate 9 AM to 5 PM daily but allowed purchasing your ticket by 8 am.
You must try the amazing slides in this water theme park such as the Cannon Ball Run, Cutlass, Pacific Reef, Cyclone which should be accompanied by 4 people. They have also the one of a kind which is First in the Philippines the almost 90 Degrees Plank Drop! Aside from that, they have Riptide Reef, Escape Tunnel, and Pira-Chute.
These are my best 10 adventures list you need to experience near Cagayan de Oro.