Area code: (88)
Currency: Philippine Peso (PHP1 = US$0.02)
TRIVIA Cagayan de Oro had several names before this one stuck. The oldest name of the city was Kalambagohan or Malambagohan, coined by the Manobos, which actually means “a place full of lambago trees”
TOUCHDOWN CEB runs a shuttle van to town. Or you can take a taxi for PHP300 or a cheaper jeepney service at PHP20. Taxis, jeepneys, motorcycles and multicabs ply the town proper
BY DAY Apart from whitewater rafting, head to SM City or Limketkai Mall for some fine dining experiences. Book a soothing massage at one of the many spas located around the city
BY NIGHT Nite Café in the Divisoria area is a must-visit with grilled seafood, live bands, and bargain shopping until 1am on Fridays and Saturdays
SLEEP Pearlmont Hotel is newly renovated and located close to Limketkai Mall and many restaurants and bars. Limketkai Dr, pearlmontinn.com/contact.php
LOCAL LIFE
Gigi O Go
president
Cartwheel Foundation
Best breakfast
I recommend trying the breakfast at Pearlmont Hotel
Best night out
Plan an evening out with friends at Rosario Strip or Club Mojo in the Divisoria area
Best dinner Treat yourself to hearty meals at Pjoes Diner, Sentro and Bigbys
Best buys
How about taking home your very own CDO t-shirt?
Best souvenirs
Make sure you get photos of yourself taken doing whitewater rafting on Cagayan river
Must-do experience
Scuba dive at Matangale Resort and have an adventure at nearby Camiguin Island
Must learn…
“Tsadaha uy!” translates to “It’s very nice!” in the local dialect
Insider’s tip
A replica of the original Black Nazarene can be found in Nazareno Church
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