A center of trade and commerce in the Northern Mindanao region,
Misamis
Oriental possesses wealth of natural attractions ranging from highlands to high seas. There is a lot of everything in this province for ecotourists. For starters check out its world-class dive sites and beaches. There is also the Malasag Ecotourism Gardens, a breathtaking canopy walk, white water river rafting adventure,
as well as countless other scenic hikes, caves and waterfalls.
Nature tripping is a never-ending possibility in Misamis Oriental, one of the five provinces of Northern Mindanao. From watersports and fine beaches to cave exploration and ethnic settlements, the list of nature-communing endeavors to be experienced in the province is longer than enough to fill a lifetime's itinerary.
Seas and beaches offer a limitless aqua adventure. Go scuba diving at Duka Bay
and Mantangale, also a primary dolphin and whale shark watching destination. Find
glorious hideaways in the white sand beaches of Midway Beach, Maputi White Beach,
and Opol Beach Fronts.
Go white water rafting and tubing in the rapids of Cagayan de Oro River, one of
the longest rivers in Mindanao. Or simply get picture-happy at the San Isidro/Sagpolon,
Palalan, and Tiklas waterfalls as well as Sapong Spring and the Cold Spring at
Lagonglong.
A multitude of choices await the nature lover or adventurer. The Gardens of Malasag
Eco-Tourism Village in Cagayan de Oro, a cultural village in a botanical setting,
is home to Region 10's tribal communities and endemic plants and trees. Also in
Cagayan de Oro is Macahambus Cave, a historical site dating back to the 1900s.
Initao Cave is home to the split-nose bat and the Initao National Park is a forest
reserve with a natural limestone formation and marine life.
Shift into a more relaxed pace at the Pueblo de Oro Golf and Country Club, situated
along Lumbia Road in Cagayan de Oro. Or explore this city's museums, from the
Xavier University Museum showcasing Muslim-Bukidnon culture to the La Castilla
Museum featuring household heirlooms.
