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AREACODE
(85)
CURRENCY
Philippine Peso (PHP1 =
US$0.02)
TOUCHDOWN
From the airport, you can
hire a taxi or van to take you to the city
proper. Once in the city, do as the Butuan
residents do — hop on the ubiquitous
tricycle, which is still the main way to get
from place to place.
SEE &DO
Visit the historic site where
Ferdinand Magellan celebrated the first
mass in the Philippines. Then head to
the Banza ruins, named as the oldest
stone church ruin in the entire island of
Mindanao. Chill out with friends at Boy’s
Bar and Wine Room. You can also sing
your heart out at Café Caliente.
SLEEP
Luciana Inn, near St. Joseph
Cathedral, is best for travelers on a
budget.
Tel: +63 (85) 342 3293
SHOP
Bring home local delicacies such
as flavored
laksoy
,
coconut biscuits,
banana and cassava chips.
MUST-TRY
Drop by the Nipa Wine
Distillery and learn how
laksoy
(
local
wine) is made.
INSIDERTIP
DiGiLife Gadgets and Devices
sells quality gizmos at affordable prices.
SAMUEL DE LEON
AREA CODE
(88)
CURRENCY
Philippine Peso (PHP1 =
US$0.02)
TOUCHDOWN
You can take a taxi for
PHP300 or a cheaper jeepney service
for PHP20. Taxis, jeepneys, motorcycles
and multi-cabs ply the town proper,
providing you with a variety of different
modes of transport.
SEE &DO
Have an adrenaline-filled
adventure and experience whitewater
rafting in Cagayan de Oro River. Also, try
the zipline in Dahilayan Adventure Park
in Bukidnon, which claims to have Asia’s
longest dual zipline. Sip coffee, eat cakes
or drink beer at local hangouts like Sentro
1850,
Bo’s Coffee Club or Coffeeworks.
SLEEP
Dynasty Court Hotel is right
smack in the middle of CdO’s business
district.
EAT
Freshly made bread, light snacks
and the best custom gelato mixes — all
signature servings of Missy Bon Bon.
LOCAL SPEAK
"
Kadyot lang"
means
“
wait”.
"
Bai"
is the equivalent of
“
pare”
in
Tagalog, used to address a man.
INSIDER TIP
Request for the "washing
machine" from your river rafting guide.
Carla Joy G.
Montalban
nurse ,
businesswoman
Goldelynne
Go
humanitarian,
licensed interior
designer
PHILIPPINES
CAGAYANDEORO
PHILIPPINES
BUTUAN
SAMUEL DE LEON
