Get Wild in Cagayan de Oro

Cagayan de Oro, abbreviated CDO, CDOC, CdeO or Cag. de Oro is known as the "City of Golden Friendship". The provincial capital of the Province of Misamis Oriental and the "Gateway of Northern Mindanao". Located along the northern coastline on the Mindanao island, southern part of the Philippines. It serves as the regional center being the most populous highly-urbanized city in Northern Mindanao (Region X). According to the 2007 Census, the city has an estimated population of about 553,996 people. It is one of the country's most picturesque city.


One thing about Cagayan de Oro is that you simply must not miss is it's pocketful of wonderful adventures. From whitewater rafting to flying fox, from horseback riding to betting in cock-fighting, normal from watching movies to plain shopping, you will be spoiled with fun galore of choices to spend your short weekend!

THREE TOP ACTIVITIES OR PLACES TO VISIT in Cagayan de Oro :

1. Whitewater Rafting

a 14 rapids along Cagayan de Oro River. The rainy months of September and October are good for intermediate and professional levels (rapids range from class 3 to 4). The rest of the year especially during the dry season is good for novice or amateur rafters.

2. Macahambus Adventure Park



rappel and zip-line across trees a hundred feet above ground.

3. Cock-Fighting

look for the arena along the National Highway in Gusa. The steep-walled concrete arena thunders with hundreds of shouting fans placing bets, as carefully bred and trained roosters in beautiful fighting form do what they're born to do. WARNING: seeing these magnificent and spirited creatures transformed into a limp piece of chicken by the flash of a steel blade may make you become a vegetarian. If not, the losing birds are for sale by the kilo and are rumored to have a distinctive flavor.

WORDS OF WARNING : Since you will be doing a lot of high-risk adventure in Cagayan de Oro, perhaps you would want to purchase a cheap and reliable travel insurance package to protect your holiday!

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