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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
Satisfy your taste for adventure with
spelunking or river trekking. Appreciate the
wilderness at the Crocodile and Ostrich Farm
in Opol, or discover the rich cultural heritage of
Northern Mindanao at the Gardens of Malasag.
BY NIGHT
Dine and hang out at the Rosario
Arcade, where you'll find the city’s vibrant crowd.
Sing your heart out at Watever Karaoke or burn the
dance floor at Tilt. Then end your night with a sip at
Coffeeworks, CDO’s homegrown coffee shop.
SLEEP
Wake up to a fantastic view of the
picturesque and tranquil Macajalar Bay at Apple
Tree Resort & Hotel. It also has a swimming pool
and Jacuzzi.
appletreeresortcdo.com
PHILIPPINES
CAGAYANDEORO
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, still the main way to get
from place to place.
BYDAY
To feel the history of Butuan, head to
the National Museum and the Balanghai Site
Museum.
Balanghai
is an ancient boat used by
early settlers to carry cargo for trade. After that,
drive to the Delta Discovery Park for the zip line.
BYNIGHT
Share a few drinks with your friends
at Boy’s Beer & Wine room. They have a good
assortment of local and foreign drinks for you
to choose from. Wind down for the night at True
Brew or Margie’s for coffee and dessert.
SLEEP
Stay at Pietro’s Square, located only 30
minutes away from Bancasi National Airport. You
will be pleased by its homey ambience.
Tel: +63
(85) 341 3617
PHILIPPINES
BUTUAN
BESTSOUVENIRS
Buy products
crafted by local artists at Dire Husi
Pasalubong Center.
INSIDERTIP
Take the
motorela,
CDO’s tricycle, when going around the
city proper. It’s cheaper.
BESTDINNER
You'll enjoy
sumptuous seafood and other dishes
a whole lot better by the sea at
Panagatan Restaurant.
INSIDERTIP
Get the best burgers at
Uncle Sam’s and the most scrumptious
cakes at Margie’s!
BESTSOUVENIRS
Grab a
miniature Golden Tara or
balanghai
at
the Madyaw Kadyaw Souvenir Shoppe.
BESTBUYS
Buy great homegrown
delicacies and support local
entrepreneurs at the Butuan OTOP
Pasalubong Center.
Jory Rivera
freelance
photographer
Marie
Therese
Arquisola
Montero
graphic artist
LESTER LEDESMA
SAMUEL DE LEON