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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.
BY DAY
Cagayan de Oro has been known as
“
the Adventure Capital of the Philippines”. Go
whitewater rafting at the Cagayan de Oro River.
Fans of airsoft, archery and shooting can go to
Bagalangit Ultimate Bivouac.
BY NIGHT
Shop and dine at CDO’s famous
landmark, Divisoria. There are all sorts of street
food available including
lechon
and barbecue. You
can also check out the restaurants at the Rosario
Strip, Limketkai Center.
SLEEP
The Plaza Star Hotel is right in the heart
of Divisoria. This 40-room hotel is perfect for the
budget-conscious, but doesn't compromise on
luxury.
Tel: +63 (88) 857 5530
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.
BY DAY
To appreciate the wonderful work of art
that is nature, one should try the zipline at Delta
Discovery Park. Then head to Amontay Beach
Resort for a romantic view of the sunrise and
sunset.
BY NIGHT
After a tiring day of adventure, you
can chill at Boy's Wine and Bar Room. It offers
the perfect ambience for couples or friends who
want to just hang out and have a few drinks. Enjoy
some Filipino-Asian cuisine while unwinding.
SLEEP
The Almont Inland Hotel is a good option.
The amenities they offer are worth the price.
Tel: +63 (85) 342 5263,
city_hotel
PHILIPPINES
BUTUAN
INSIDER TIP
Just be yourself and
be sure to wear your most comfortable
clothes.
BEST BREAKFAST
Mallberry
Suite's buffet breakfast is good if you
want something cheap.
LOCAL SPEAK
Cebuano is the
primary language of Kagay-anons. The
most popular word in the city is
"
tsada"
which means nice or beautiful.
BEST SOUVENIRS
A Golden
Tara, one of the two icons of Butuan,
the other being the balanghai boat.
BEST BREAKFAST
The Red
Palm has the best
tosilog
(
tocino
,
fried
rice and egg).
BEST DINNER
A must while in
Butuan is dinner at Margie’s Kitchen.
The Vietnamese chicken is simply
delicious.
Michael Ray
R. Ungab
nurse
Keziah
Catherine
Fuentes-
Uyguangco
private corporation
employee
LESTER LEDESMA
DIDYOU
KNOW?
The 21-karat Golden Tara was
discovered in Wawa River in 1917.
