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Cagayan de Oro

Misamis Oriental

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Cagayan de Oro is famous for whitewater rafting along the Cagayan de Oro River, with rapids ranging from beginner-friendly sections to challenging runs. The city is also known as the "City of Golden Friendship" and is home to Museo de Oro, which preserves important cultural artifacts from Northern Mindanao. Its busy urban center sits between the river and surrounding hills, making it a convenient base for both city activities and outdoor adventures.

Type
City
Province
Misamis Oriental
Region
Northern Mindanao Region
Island
Mindanao
Area Size
412.8
Latitude
8.483333
Longitude
124.65

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Jun 22, 2025 thepoortraveler.net

Cagayan de Oro White Water Rafting & Adventure Guide

Navigating class III rapids down the Cagayan River and exploring urban cafe culture in CDO.

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Festivals

Higalaay Festival
Cagayan de Oro, Misamis Oriental

Higalaay Festival

August 1 - 31

The Higalaay Festival, previously known as the Kagay-an Festival, is a vibrant month-long celebratio
KUMBIRA Culinary Show
Cagayan de Oro, Misamis Oriental

KUMBIRA Culinary Show

During the month of August

The KUMBIRA Culinary Show and Live Competitions is a premier three-day food festival held annually i
Local Media Familiarization Festival
Cagayan de Oro, Misamis Oriental

Local Media Familiarization Festival

February 13 - 18

Held annually in Cagayan de Oro City from February 13 to 19, the Local Media Familiarization Festiva
Cagayan de Oro City Charter Day
Cagayan de Oro, Misamis Oriental

Cagayan de Oro City Charter Day

June 14

The Cagayan de Oro City Charter Day is an annual celebration commemorating the establishment of Caga
Kumbira
Cagayan de Oro, Misamis Oriental

Kumbira

August 17 - 18

Kumbira is a highly anticipated annual culinary food show and competition held in Cagayan de Oro. It
Sundayag
Cagayan de Oro, Misamis Oriental

Sundayag

August 17

Sundayag is a prominent cultural and agricultural festival celebrated in Cagayan de Oro, showcasing

Kagayhaan Festival
Cagayan de Oro, Misamis Oriental

Kagayhaan Festival

August 27

The Kagayhaan Festival is a vibrant cultural celebration in Cagayan de Oro, honoring the city's rich
Higa-onon Dance Festival
Cagayan de Oro, Misamis Oriental

Higa-onon Dance Festival

August 25

The Higa-onon Dance Festival is a mesmerizing cultural celebration in Cagayan de Oro, paying homage

Cagayan de Oro Golden Float Festival
Cagayan de Oro, Misamis Oriental

Cagayan de Oro Golden Float Festival

August 26

The Cagayan de Oro Golden Float Festival is a dazzling highlight of the city's annual Higalaay Festi
Lambagohan Festival
Cagayan de Oro, Misamis Oriental

Lambagohan Festival

August 27

The Lambagohan Festival is a significant cultural celebration in Cagayan de Oro, honoring the city's
Kagay-an Festival
Cagayan de Oro, Misamis Oriental

Kagay-an Festival

August 27

The Kagay-an Festival, now widely known as the Higalaay Festival, is a spectacular month-long celebr
Tambanipa
Cagayan de Oro, Misamis Oriental

Tambanipa

September 8

The TambaNipa Festival is a lively and culturally vibrant annual celebration held in Cagayan de Oro,
Visayas-Mindanao Drum and Bugle Corps
Cagayan de Oro, Misamis Oriental

Visayas-Mindanao Drum and Bugle Corps

November 9 - 14

The Visayas-Mindanao Drum and Bugle Corps competition is a thrilling and highly anticipated musical

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