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AREACODE
(64)
CURRENCY
Philippine Peso (PHP1 = US$0.02)
TOUCHDOWN
You can hire a taxi at the airport for
PHP100–200; but you can get around by tricycle
or jeepney in the city. Try hailing a cab, although
there are only a few taxis that make the rounds
about town.
BYDAY
For a day tour, take a quick trip to the
People’s Palace, Our Lady of Lourdes Grotto and
Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah Masjid, which is the
grandest mosque in the country. Come here for
the Shariff Kabunsuan Festival in December.
BYNIGHT
Hang out at the Al Nor Commercial
Center and go on a foodie tour. It has coffee
shops, a pizza house and other restaurants
offering different cuisines. Have dinner at Reese
Restaurant, which cooks the best ribs in town.
SLEEP
The Al Nor Hotel Convention and
Commercial Center along Sinsuat Ave. in Rosary
Heights offers a range of rooms starting from
PHP1,350.
Tel: +63 (64) 552 0188
PHILIPPINES
COTABATO
PHILIPPINES
OZAMIZ
AREA CODE
(88)
CURRENCY
Philippine Peso (PHP1 = US$0.02)
TOUCHDOWN
The Ozamiz City Airport is in
Gango. You will need to take a taxi; the ride will
set you back PHP60. You can get around town
by
sikad
(bicycle with a sidecar) for PHP4–6 only
within the city.
BY DAY
Stroll around Naomi’s Botanical Garden,
Osroz Park or Suman Center. Head to Hoyohoy
Park for a fun zip line adventure, or go for a dip at
Quality Beach Resort where there is a man-made
lagoon perfect for kayaking.
BY NIGHT
Walk along the beach of Cotta Park
and light a candle at the statue of Our Lady of
Perpetual Help Cotta. Go samba dancing at the
Celtic Lounge or have a drink at clubM. For a quiet
evening, have a massage at Quality Spa.
SLEEP
The Royal Garden Hotel has five-star
accommodations at friendly prices. Their newly
renovated modern rooms start at about PHP900
a night.
www.royalgardenozamiz.com
BESTBREAKFAST
Pastries and
Italian coffee at Café Ana in Quality
Shopping Center, Washington St.
BESTSOUVENIRS
Homemade
baked spaghetti or carrot cake, also at
Café Ana.
INSIDERTIP
Barbecue and
puso
(steamed rice wrapped in pandan
leaves) is a main food attraction here.
Order them at Dwino’s.
Aelan B.
Arumpac
development
worker
Glyn
Pangilinan
account executive
LESTER LEDESMA
SAMUEL DE LEON
BEST BUYS
Brassware,
malong,
inaul
and other handwoven materials at
Barter Trade Center.
LOCAL SPEAK
Say
“salaam,”
which means “peace,” and
“shukran,”
which means “thank you.”
BEST BREAKFAST
Try
pastil,
rice rolls with shredded flavorful chicken
wrapped in banana leaves, at Kitok’s
Litson Manok.