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CURRENCY
Philippine Peso (PHP1 = US$0.02)
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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 different means
of transport.
BY DAY
Cagayan de Oro is known as the
whitewater rafting capital of the Philippines. But
few people know that CDO is also the gateway to
Iligan, Camiguin and Bukidnon. Consult a travel
agent or a local to plan an itinerary.
BY NIGHT
CDO might look calm, but there are
actually a lot of things you can do here. You can go
clubbing at Pulse, sing your heart out on videoke
at Watever, or go food tripping at Rosario Arcade in
Limketkai Mall.
SLEEP
Mallberry is one of the newest and classiest
hotels in the city. It is also strategically located
within Limketkai Mall.
Tel: +63 (88) 854 9999,
info@mallberrysuites.com
PHILIPPINES
CAGAYANDEORO
AREACODE
(85)
CURRENCY
Philippine Peso (PHP1 = US$0.02)
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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, still the main way to get
from place to place.
BYDAY
Meet up with friends at Margie’s Kitchen,
which is famous for their delicious desserts and
pastries. For fun and adventure, go to Delta
Discovery Park in Bonbon and ride the zipline.
View the sunset at Diosdado Macapagal Bridge.
BYNIGHT
Get your fill of grilled munchies at the
numerous barbecue stalls in front of the Butuan
City Central Public Elementary School. Listen to
live bands at Woodstock or Uncle Sam’s. If you
want to drink and party, head to Moff’s Restobar.
SLEEP
Almont Inland Resort is described as a
modern budget resort. It is located at the heart
of the city, just near the main mall in town for
convenience.
Tel: +63 (85) 342 7414
PHILIPPINES
BUTUAN
INSIDERTIP
Book your adventures
ahead of time for convenience,
especially during peak season.
BESTBREAKFAST
Slers is
famous for its ham and
chicharon
. Also
try their
silog
meals.
BESTDINNER
Countryside
Steakhouse along Rosario Arcade
serves the best and biggest steaks
in town.
BESTBREAKFAST
Hotcakes
and
bud-bud
sold at the Langihan
wet market.
BESTSOUVENIRS
A handmade
Manobo bag from Madyaw Kadyaw
Souvenir Shop.
MUST-TRY
Take a close look at
the real
balangay
(wooden boat) in the
Masao River Delta or take the Agusan
River boat ride.
Jose
Concepcion
Mortola
Bonita
businessman
Pristine J.
Besinga
call center agent
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