Cagayan de Oro has a tropical climate. The average temperature whole year round is 28°C (82°F). The highest recorded temperature in the city was 39°C (102°F) on June 1998. Cagayan de Oro receives an even amount of rain through out the year. The driest month is April, while July is the wettest. Wet season in the city starts in June and ends in November. Drier season starts in December and ends in May. However the difference in seasons is not very noticeable in the city, there are sunny and rainy days throughout the year and the rain is usually strong but brief (you will notice the season if hiking or driving on dirt roads in the highlands inland from Cagayan de Oro as it gets muddier). The city is outside the typhoon belt.
Roman Catholicism is the city's dominant religion, represented by almost 80% of the population. There are also a large number of Iglesia Filipina Independiente, Adventists, Iglesia ni Cristo, Protestants and Muslims in the city. Recently, the Basilica of the Black Nazarene in Quiapo Church has also decided to move the replica statue of the Black Nazarene to Nazareno Parish Church, so that Nazarene devotees from Mindanao do not have to travel to Quiapo Church in [wiki=b07c844628c2a9ec3593f4ff4b4f1ec1]Manila[/wiki] for their annual pilgrimage.
The city celebrates its foundation day every 28th of August, hence it is under the patronage of Señor San Agustin. Kagay-an Festival [http://www.kagay-anfestival.com] is held every 26th to the 28th of August in celebration of Cagayan de Oro's patron, Señor San Agustin. The highlights of the Kagay-an Festival are the Agro-Trade Fair, Miss Kagay-an, Higaonon Street Dancing, Golden Float Parade and Halad sa Lambagohan. There are also cultural shows, competitions and celebrity concerts.
English is a popular language in Cagyan de Oro and you can read local news from magazines like [url=http://www.philstar.com/]PhilStar[/url]. Checking out recent news from Cagayan de Oro, before leaving, can give you an image of what may be going on when you arrive.
(Lumbia Airport, once the second busiest on Mindanao, has been defunct as a civilian facility since being taken over by the Philippine Air Force in June 2013.)
[url=http://laguindinganinternationalairport.com/]Laguindingan Airport[/url] ([wiki=5834ac15d37ae7d48a5183fd5d5020ab]Cebuano[/wiki]: Tugpahanan sa Laguindingan) is 46km (29 mi) north-west of Cagayan de Oro and also serves the city of [wiki=cda8bc2d831c94addfb4ac41e54fdb5b]Iligan[/wiki], as well as the provinces of Misamis Oriental and Lanao del Norte and the rest of the region of Northern Mindanao in the Philippines. It's still often called Cagayan de Oro Airport and has flights from [wiki=5b0bd94cfc639f8c711439dac4c00d94]Cebu[/wiki], [wiki=b07c844628c2a9ec3593f4ff4b4f1ec1]Manila[/wiki], [wiki=1a08dbaa025ac4448ddd539bae28027a]Davao[/wiki], and Iloilo. Airlines such as AirAsia Zest, [url=http://www.philippineairlines.com]Philippine Airlines[/url], and budget carrier [url=http://www.cebupacificair.com]Cebu Pacific[/url] use it.
Don't book late afternoon or evening flights. This airport was built with no runway lights so your flight may end up cancelled due to "Sunset Limitations".
An air-con Magnum Shuttle can take you to Limketkai mall for ₱200.
Cagayan de Oro Port is a modern International seaport situated near the estuary of Cagayan de Oro River, it has an anchorage depth of 18 meters and is around 400 meters from the shoreline. It serves regular boat trips to and from [wiki=b07c844628c2a9ec3593f4ff4b4f1ec1]Manila[/wiki], Cebu, Tagbilaran, Bacolod, Dumaguete, Iloilo, Iligan and Jagna, Bohol. The port has two authorized cargo-handling operators and is one of the busiest seaports in the [wiki=77dab2f81a6c8c9136efba7ab2c4c0f2]Philippines[/wiki].
* Super Ferry [http://www.superferry.com.ph]
* Cebu Ferries [url=http://www.cebuferries.com]]
* Trans Asia [http://www.transasiashipping.com[/url]
* Negros Navigation [http://www.negrosnavigation.ph/]
* Sulpicio Lines [http://www.sulpiciolines.com]
* Gothong Lines [http://www.gothong.com/]
From Bohol:
Goldenbridge Shipping Inc (032-420-5467, 032-420-5468) and Ocean Jet (032-255-7560; 032-255-0115) operate one daily ferry from Jagna on Bohol. It departs at 1:30pm and arrives in Cagayan de Oro at 6pm (with a stop at Camiguin Island at 3:30pm).
Cagayan de Oro is quite sufficient when it comes to land transportation. You can easily roam around the city by any means of land transport. There are three integrated bus and jeepney terminals, which offer regular land trips:
* Agora Integrated Bus Terminal offers regular land trips to and from Gingoog, Bukidnon, Kabacan, North Cotabato, Butuan, Surigao (in the Caraga region), Davao, Tacurong and Balingoan (ferry going for Camiguin). Recently, the terminal is on a huge renovation.
* Eastbound-Gusa Jeepney Terminal offers regular land trips to and from eastern towns of Misamis Oriental, Camp Philips, Libona and Manolo Fortich in Bukidnon.
* Westbound-Bulua Integrated Bus and Jeepney Terminal offers regular land trips to and from western towns of Misamis Oriental including Laguindingan and El Salvador, Iligan, Marawi, Oroquieta, Ozamiz, Dipolog, Pagadian, Zamboanga and some parts of western Mindanao.
From Davao, one bus every 30-60min, 7-10h duration depending on weather/trafic/road construction, multiples stop including lunch+diner break, 500p Aircon/390 w/o.
Bus station is inside city market, few (mid/expensive) hotels nearby, jeepney R2 to Pesoria for town center.
Limketkai Center [http://www.limketkaicenter.com] - the biggest commercial complex in Mindanao. The one in Cagayan de Oro is well equipped and modern.
* SM City Cagayan de Oro - Mastersons Ave., cor Gran Via St. Has many stores and is easy to reach, since it's nearest to the airport.
* Robinsons Cagayan de Oro - Rosario Crescent and Florentino St. in Limketkai Complex.
* Centrio Mall - C.M Recto Ave., cor. Corrales St.
* Gaisano City Mall - C.M Recto Ave., cor. Corrales Ext.
* Gaisano Suki Club - Capt. Vicente Roa St., cor Yacapin St.
* Divisoria Night Café and Market is set up every Friday and Saturday evening along the streets of Plaza Divisoria (Golden Friendship Park) are filled with stalls selling bags, shoes and other trinkets.
* SaveMore - Kauswagan Highway
* Shopwise - Within Limketkai Complex
* Puregold - Claro M. Recto Avenue
* Ororama Supercenter - J.R Borja St., Cogon.
* Cogon Public Market and Commercial Complex
* Carmen Public Market and Commercial Complex
Below listed are Cagayan De Oro's native delicacies.
* Jamon Cagayan de Oro (Pork ham) sold by Slers, Oroham and Pines.
* Chicharon (Pork rind or skin) sold by Slers.
* Fely's Homemade Cheese Sticks
* Fely's Homemade Assorted Flavored Peanuts
* Cashew Nuts from Lumbia district.
* Lechon Manok a rotisserie chicken sold roadside, salty but delicious. They're everywhere, quality varies, buy from the one with the most customers in line.
* Lechon Baboy a whole pig roasted over coals on a bamboo spit, stuffed with lemongrass. Ask a local friend how to arrange one day in advance. Much cheaper in Cagayan de Oro than in [wiki=b07c844628c2a9ec3593f4ff4b4f1ec1]Manila[/wiki].
* Malunggay Pastel Bread.
* Turrones de Mani
* Oro Shawarma the best shawarma of CDO! They have stores located along Hayes St. in Divisoria, Gaisano Mall, Shopwise, Centrio, SM.
Taza - Limketkai Center. Locally owned coffee shop.
* Kofitricks Café [http://kofitricks.co.cc] - Yacapin-Velez Sts. A Coffee shop, and Pinoy and Indian cuisine (Wi-Fi zone).
* Coffeeworks - Corrales St., beside Xavier University
* Starbucks - Limketkai and Centrio
* Figaro - Limketkai
* Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf - Limketkai
Loreto's Grill and Restaurant - Tomas Saco St., Nazareth.
* Pulse Formerly Xcite, it is in front of the Dynasty Court Hotel.
* The Beat Disco club adjacent to Pulse.
* Backyard - Chaves St.
* Karumata - Dolores and Pabayo Sts. When you're sick of the DJs and the bands playing cover tunes, there are serious artists and original musicians in Cagayan de Oro, and you might share them a beer that you won't see at the shopping malls and beach resorts.
* Zaks Retro Bar - Velez St.
* Lifestyle - An entertainment hub along Corrales Ext. right beside Budgetel.
* Grand Central - Another entertainment hub in Chavez St., Divisoria.
D'MORVIE SUITES - Corner of Capistrano and Yacapin St. - Rate - 250 12 Hours
* Casa Isabella - Pabayo-Cruz Taal st. Cagayan de Oro City Tel#: (088)8564065 Email: hotelisabella@yahoo.com
* Apple Tree Hotel - Opol, Misamis Oriental
* Riverview Inn - Located in Carmen.
* MASS SPEC Hostel -Tiano Bros. St.
* Y.M.C.A. Hostel - Julio Pacana St.
* Golden Pension House [http://goldenpensionhouse.net/Home.php]
* Lamar Inn - J.R Borja Street Corner. 750PHP/night for a decent sleep, but do not take the street-side rooms! (Noise and pollution.)
* WinGrace Dormitory [http://www.wingracedormitory.com]
* aircon, free wifi, shared or attached bathroom, western toilets, free breakfeast for private room. attached treehouse restaurant 80p/breakfeast.
* free wifi, aircon.
* free wifi, include breakfeast.
* Aircon, wifi, laundry service.
* Aircon, tv, hot shower, free wifi in lobby.
All rooms have executive work desk, mini-bar, coffee and tea making facilities, and in-room safe. Some of its facilities and services are restaurant, lounge, meeting rooms, gym, adult/children pool, in-room massage, currency exchange, parking, safety deposit boxes, airport and city transfers, laundry and dry cleaning.
* Pryce Plaza is located at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines. It offers 80 air-conditioned rooms and suites, all of which have Mini-bar, Cable TV, and IDD phone with extension in the bathroom. Some of its amenities include elite spa and fitness club, swimming pool, and restaurants (Cafe Cagayan, Compadres Bar, Josefina's Seafood & Grill, and Japanese Corner) .While staying here, you can visit some interesting places like La Castilla Museum, Migtugsok Falls, and Macahambus Hill Cave.
* Located within the Xavier Estates complex in Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines, Ridgeview Chalets affords guests with a private escape but still takes them within proximate distance to the hub's sights and conveniences. Every room has air conditioning, pocket refrigerator, mini bar, cable TV, and high-speed Internet access. Some of its amenities are fitness room, game room, restaurant/café/bar lounge, and an outdoor swimming pool.
* All rooms are equipped with air conditioning, cable television, minibar, refrigerator, international direct dialling service, hot and cold shower. Some of its services and facilities are gift shop, ambrosia restaurant, room service, wake-up call, daily guest room maintenance, karaoke, massage service, spa and E-games.
* Miami Inn [url=http://www.miami-inncdo.com]]- Vamenta Blvd., Carmen.
* Mountain Suite Business - Kimwa Compound, Tablon.
* Middleton Aparttelle - Lirio Ext., Carmen.
* Philtown Hotel [http://www.philtownhotel.com[/url]
* Country Village Hotel - Villarin St., Carmen.
* Kingston Lodge [http://www.kingstonlodge-cagayandeoro.com/] - Mastersons Ave., Upper Carmen. Only 5 minutes from Lumbia Airport, it sits adjacent to Pueblo de Oro Golf Course and lies opposite Xavier Estates Sports and Country Club. Phone number: (088) 858-5696. Price: PHP 1,120.00
Gardens of Malasag Eco-Tourism Village[url=http://www.gardensofmalasag.com]]is a unique and beautiful place, please read description in the "See" section above.
* House of Java [url=https://www.facebook.com/pages/House-of-Java/816460471720976?ref=bookmarks[/url]]Homestay with privacy, in the heart of the city.
* The Malasag House [http://www.themalasaghouse.com[/url] Unique in The Philippines, European style Bed & Breakfast, relaxing with stunning view.
Pryce Plaza Hotel - Carmen Hill.
* De Luxe Hotel - Capt. Vicente Roa St., Cagayan de Oro City. [url=http://www.deluxehotelcdo.com/].]
* Mallberry Business Suites Hotel[http://www.malberrysuites.com[/url] - Florentino St., Limketkai Center.
* Dynasty Court Hotel - Archbishop Hayes cor. Tiano Bros. Sts.
* VIP Hotel - Don A. Velez cor. C. Pacana Sts.
* Marco Hotel - Alwana Business Park, Cugman.
* Chali Beach Resort and Conference Center - Zone 3, Cugman.