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RAFTING THE CAGAYAN DE ORO RIVER
Whitewater rafting along the fourteen major rapids of the Cagayan de Oro River gained
popularity after former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo took a ride here in 2002. The
jump-off point is at the barangay of Mambuaya, a thirty- to forty-minute ride from the city
proper. The wet months (Sept and Oct) are best for intermediate and professional levels (when
the rapids range from class 3 to 4), while the rest of the year is OK for beginners.
RAFTING OPERATORS
Bugsay River Rafting T 088 309 1991. Trips for
anyone from beginners (12km, 3hr; P700) to extreme
thrillseekers (15km, 4hr; P2000).
Great White Water Tours T 088 851 7856, W river
raftingcdo.com. Half- (P1200) or full-day tours,
inclusive of snacks and meals. Rates include transport
from P. Joe's Diner at the Limketkai Center, or there's a
combo package with Dahilayan Zip Zone (see p.404)
including hotel pick-up.
There's also whitewater rafting - either come with a group or call in advance and
they should be able to place you in a boat (minimum six) - and overnight lodging
in the Pine Grove Lodge .
ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE
CAGAYAN DE ORO AND AROUND
By plane The new Laguindingan International Airport,
46km southwest of the city, finally opened in June 2013, but
has been plagued by problems with many cancellations. The
airport is accessible by jeepney (P40 to Laguindingan turn-
off, then P20 shuttle to the airport), shuttle vans (Magnum
Express leave from Magnum Radio on CM Recto hourly from
4am to 3pm; P199) or taxi (P1200). Philippine Airlines has
ticket o ces at the airport (Mon-Fri 8.15am-4.30pm;
T 088 858 8864) and at 21 T. Neri St (same hours; T 088 851
2295). Cebu Pacific ( T 088 858 3936) is at the airport.
Destinations Air Asia, Cebu Pacific and PAL serve Cebu City
(5 daily; 50min), Davao (daily; 1hr) and Manila (15 daily;
1hr 30min).
By bus The Eastbound bus terminal is near the Limketkai
Center, 3km east of the centre (off Recto Ave), while the
Westbound Bus and Jeepney Station lies 6km west of the
centre on the Illigan road. From either you can take a
jeepney (P10-12) or a taxi (around P50) into town.
Destinations from the Eastbound terminal Balingoan
(for Camiguin; every 45min until 5pm; 1hr 30min); Butuan
(every 45min until 5pm; 4hr); Camp Philips (frequent; 1hr);
Davao (every 30min; 8hr); Surigao (2 daily; 6hr).
Destinations from the Westbound terminal Dipolog (2
daily; 6-7hr); Iligan (hourly; 1hr 30min); Marawi (hourly;
3hr); Ozamiz (hourly; 4hr); Zamboanga (hourly; 12hr).
By boat Ferries arrive at Macabalan, 4km north of the
centre, from where jeepneys and taxis (P60) run into the
city. 2Go runs the majority of services from CDO, with a
few routes also served by Transa Asia. The main 2Go ticket
o ce is at the pier at Macabalan, but a number of more
convenient agents are located in town.
Destinations Bacolod (weekly; 21hr); Cebu City (3 weekly;
8hr); Dumaguete (weekly; 7hr); Iloilo (3 weekly; 14hr);
Manila (weekly; 32hr); Tagbilaran (3 weekly; 8hr).
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INFORMATION
Tourist o ces The regional tourist o ce (Mon-Sat
8am-noon & 1-5pm; T 08822 727 275), A. Velez St, offers
maps, details of guided tours and accommodation lists.
Further south, in the middle of Plaza Divisoria, the Tourism
Showcase (Mon-Thurs 9am-5pm, Fri & Sat 9am-11pm) is
stocked with basic information.
Website The detailed website W cdoguide.com is helpful.
GETTING AROUND
Most locals use tricycles (6am-10pm P6-10 for city trips); jeepneys charge P6.50.
ACCOMMODATION
Apple Tree Resort & Hotel Taboc Beach, Opol T 088
555 0003, W appletreeresortcdo.com. A 10min taxi ride
west of the city, this is the best seaside option near
Cagayan. The beach gets swamped with locals at the
weekends, but the location, with views of Camiguin Island,
is fabulous. Rooms overlook the large pool and smaller
jacuzzi pools, while suites (P4 500) ha ve ocean views. Free
airport or bus station pick-up. P2800
Budgetel Corrales Extension, north of Recto T 088
856 4200, E thebudgetel@gmail.com. Handy for the
Eastbound bus terminal, this bargain hotel offers 34 en-suite
a/c singles and doubles with free wi-fi and breakfast, and
 
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