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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, still the main way to get from
place to place.
SEE &DO
Head to Amontay Beach
Resort for a romantic view of the
sunrise and sunset. After a tiring day of
adventure, you can chill at Boy’s Wine
and Bar Room. It’s perfect for couples or
friends who want to hang out and have
a few drinks. You can also enjoy some
Filipino-Asian cuisine.
SLEEP
The Almont Inland Hotel is a good
option.
Tel: +63 (85) 342 5263,
almont.com.ph/city_hotel
EAT
The Red Palm has the best
tosilog
(
tocino
,
fried rice and egg).
SHOP
Get a Golden Tara or
balanghai
boat. They’re the two icons of Butuan and
would make nice souvenirs.
MUST-TRY
Don’t miss the Vietnamese
chicken at Margie’s Kitchen. It’s simply
delicious!
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 different means of
transport.
SEE &DO
Go whitewater rafting at
the Cagayan de Oro River. Fans of
airsoft, archery and shooting can go to
Bagalangit Ultimate Bivouac. Shop and
dine at Divisoria. There are all sorts of
street food available including lechon and
barbecue. Or check out the restaurants at
the Rosario Strip, Limketkai Center.
SLEEP
The Plaza Star Hotel is at the heart
of Divisoria. It's perfect for the budget-
conscious.
Tel: +63 (88) 857 5530
EAT
Mallberry Suite’s buffet breakfast is
good if you want something cheap.
INSIDER TIP
Just be yourself and be
sure to wear your most comfortable
clothes.
LOCAL SPEAK
The most popular word
in the city is
"
tsada"
,
which means "nice"
or "beautiful".
Keziah
Catherine
Fuentes-
Uyguangco
private corporation
employee
Michael
Ray R.
Ungab
nurse
PHILIPPINES
CAGAYANDEORO
PHILIPPINES
BUTUAN
SAMUEL DE LEON
