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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, which is still the main way to get
from place to place.
SEE&DO
Go to Delta Discovery Park
in Brgy Bonbon and experience its
breathtaking 1.3km zip line. While there,
have fun on their all-terrain vehicle and
buggy ride as you head to an awesome
spot where you can get a view of the
whole city. Visit the National Museum and
Balangay Shrine too.
SLEEP
Almont Inland Resort has good
amenities and offers a nice place to stay.
EAT
Order mouthwatering dishes from
Baron’s such as barbecue, liempo,
sinuglaw and sashimi.
SHOP
Get freshly baked cakes and
pastries from Margie’s Coffee Shop. Or
head to Gaisano Mall for souvenir items.
MUST-TRY
Delta Discovery Park’s zipline
is definitely a must!
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 a variety of different
modes of transport.
SEE &DO
Wake up early to catch the
white-water rapids at Cagayan de Oro
river. Or head to Dahilayan Adventure
Park in Bukidnon and enjoy the cold
weather. Test your fear of heights by
riding Asia’s longest dual zipline. Try
riding an all-terrain vehicle as well. At
night, have fun at Divisoria.
SLEEP
Stay in Mallberry Suites.
info@
mallberrysuites.com.
EAT
Try Bigby’s to taste CDO’s take on
Western food, and sample the food in
Divisoria at night.
SHOP
Don’t forget to bring home some
sweet Pastel or Tower Yema available in
the airport stalls.
MUST-TRY
Experience the thrill of white-
water rafting!
Mary
Catherine
B. Calo
nurse
Leon Lainez
business
development
PHILIPPINES
CAGAYANDEORO
PHILIPPINES
BUTUAN
BOBBY TIMONERA
LESTER LEDESMA
