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CAGAYAN DE ORO |
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| CAGAYAN DE ORO , 785km south of Manila is on the north coast of
Mindanao, on the opposite coast of the island to Davao. Cagayan is the
starting point for trips to Camiguin and the wild countryside of
Bukidnon, and also gives overland access to Siargao in the far northeast
of Mindanao. Because of its position below the typhoon belt, Cagayan is
generally sheltered from strong winds. What's more, it has no record of
major earthquakes, something of a rarity for the Philippines. The city
itself is of bulk standard Philippine design, with malls and concrete
dominating. There are few memorable sights, apart from San Agustin
Cathedral , which stands in the south of the city next to the Cagayan
River. The Museo de Oro (Tues-Sun 9am-5pm; P20 minimum donation) at
Xavier University gives an interesting overview of local culture
stretching back thousands of years. As you pass through the eastern
suburbs of Cagayan on the road to Balingoan (for Camiguin), you'll
notice a sweet smell of pineapple in the air. Pineapples from enormous
plantations inland, mostly owned by Del Monte, are brought to Cagayan
for canning. |
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